"Retail warehousing is arguably the most defensive part of UK retailing against the rise of online retail. This is true for the goods sold, and the flexibility of the space that is available"

"Low investment volumes and rising yields in 2018. What are the prospects for 2019?"

"Retail is reinventing itself once again, as it has throughout history. The fact that there is deep-rooted change afoot, even disruption, is undeniable. This newfound awareness is shaping today’s investment market. It is channelling demand towards safer, higher-quality assets, encouraging the search for new concepts, and calling for new real estate investment criteria. All these changes are only just beginning, they will take time, but they give us a glimpse of the exciting future ahead."

"Shanghai and Beijing continue to lead Savills retailer index ranking in 2018, while Hangzhou and Changsha have both made a big move up. Looking ahead, diverging levels of maturity between different regions and the emergence of new retail technology is expected to bring new dynamics to the retail market."

"Dominance, strong tenant trade and affordable rents will define the prime retail schemes in the UK."