The UK High Street in 2026 will continue to be fragile, with vacancy rates remaining elevated, reflecting both structural change and cautious consumer confidence, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 Retail Focus.
A positive outlook for out-of-town retail with record rents set for drive thru/to restaurants
Out-of-Town Retail & Leisure continues to be best performing sector of the retail property market
The Out-of-Town Retail and Leisure market has continued to be the best performing sector of the retail property market, according to SHW’s Retail Focus Q3 2023.