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The Red-Hot Retail Real Estate Market, in 6 Charts

Rents are soaring worldwide, as stores open faster than developers can build new properties. Experts say the mismatch, which has roots dating back to the 2008 recession, is unlikely to resolve itself anytime soon.
Consumers walking past a storefront.
Retail construction is at an all-time low in the US, which means the market for store space will remain tight for the foreseeable future. (Shutterstock)

In-person shopping has made the comeback of a lifetime in recent years. Even as high interest rates and inflation eat into consumer spending, retail sales

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Cathaleen Chen
Cathaleen Chen

Cathaleen Chen is Retail Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of the retail and direct-to-consumer sectors.

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