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UK Retail Parks 2025
July 28, 2025 3 Minute Read
Gain key insights into the evolving UK retail park landscape with CBRE's latest report: UK Retail Parks 2025. This comprehensive analysis delves into the key drivers shaping the subsector, providing valuable information for investors and occupiers navigating the current market.
Our research offers a detailed perspective on the key trends of 2025, including:
Resilient Consumer Demand
- Despite economic challenges, UK retail parks are demonstrating resilience. Foot traffic is exceeding that of high streets and shopping centres, indicating strong consumer preference for the convenience and value offered by the asset class. The growth of essential and value-based retail, particularly in out-of-town locations, is expected to remain resilient even if overall spending tightens.
Strong Occupier Demand
- The first half of 2025 saw continued strength in occupier demand for UK retail parks. Prominent retailers, including discount food chains, homeware retailers, and gym operators, are expanding their presence significantly, showing confidence in retail parks as a key growth channel.
Investment Market Strength
- Investment in UK retail warehouses surged 32% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching £1.5bn. This robust activity reflects investor confidence in the sector's resilience and growth potential.
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