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How's the retail market faring?

ended 18. September 2025

Tomorrow morning at 07:00, we're getting the latest official snapshot of the UK high street - with official retail sales data emerging. Whether you're a bricks and mortar retailer, online or hybrid, how have the past two months been for you on the whole and how confident are you looking ahead to christmas? Are consumers spending or holding back? Video responses welcome.

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Kundan Bhaduri
Entrepreneur, Investor and Landlord at The Kushman Group
The retail market tells the story of an economy under pressure, and it shows directly in commercial property demand. High street vacancy rates in the South East remain stubbornly elevated, while retail rents continue falling as landlords chase any tenant willing to sign a lease.

Traditional retailers are hemorrhaging money to online competitors, but even e-commerce operations are struggling with rising warehouse costs and delivery expenses. Consumer spending has shifted dramatically toward essentials, leaving discretionary retail sectors fighting over a shrinking pie.