Commercial Property Brick and mortar retail holding up against growth of online shoppingNew figures show a return to growth for retail rents in the first half of this year
Commercial Property Heart of Cork’ city’s retail district adapts to meet changing demandsDespite challenges in occupancy levels and the continuing transformation of the retail sector, Patrick Street continues to thrive as a diverse and dynamic destination for shoppers, writes Sheila Madden
Commercial Property Dublin city centre buoyant as the high street makes a comebackThe capital’s main shopping streets have returned to near normality after the pandemic, with rents rising and retail capital values dipping far less than in other sectors, writes Donal Buckley
Commercial Property Retail parks performing well, in occupancy and as investments The sector is not immune to recent property-sector turbulence, but pricing for retail parks has proven to be strong, reflecting demand and rental growth
Commercial Property Bricks and mortar spending improves but costs a concernThe future for retail is cloudy, with sunny spells, writes Niall Delmar
Commercial Property Shopping centres around the country selling like hot cakes Price and vendor willingness to move deals on seem to be the magic formula for nine centres selling over the past year, generating more than €167 million
Commercial Property An enthusiastic return to socialising helps hospitality outlets keep their doors openDuring the numerous pandemic lockdowns, government subsidies ensured that businesses could keep trading and the closures to date have been quite minimal
High-profile openings boost prospects of city centre retail property marketsExperts say there is particular demand for prime stores on Grafton Street and in Dundrum Town Centre
Dublin council loosens planning rules to liven up city centreKey retail streets, which have seen values drop thanks to online shopping, will be allowed to house more cultural, leisure and entertainment offerings
Spotting the latest trends of a retail market in huge transitionFrom ghost kitchens to checkout-free stores, the ever-changing retail sector is one to watch in 2022 for the latest in shopping habits
Year in review: Office market in recovery while logistics takes off This has been a bumper period for the sector, with prime rents rising by around 5 per cent, though elsewhere things remain uncertain
Year in review: A time of resilience and renewed optimismDespite the challenges of the pandemic, all sectors of the real estate market exceeded expectations this year and the good news looks set to continue
Retail properties’ generous yields lure investors backOnline shopping took off during the pandemic, but bricks and mortar centres still offer attractive opportunities
Food and retail sectors seeing signs of an improving marketAs we exit Covid restrictions, key indicators suggest the food and beverage and bricks-and-mortar retail sectors are in good health, says Stephen Murray of JLL
Kenneth Rouse: Retail emerges transformed from Covid-19 chrysalisThe pandemic merely expedited many changes which were already in train in the sector, and those businesses which have adapted accordingly can look forward to a brighter future
