Stadim Focus Retail: Renewed confidence in retail real estate 2025

After a challenging period, the retail market is clearly recovering. Investment volumes have more than doubled compared to 2024, and both private and institutional investors are showing growing interest. Retail real estate is again seen as a stable investment in an uncertain economy.

The importance of physical shopping continues to grow, especially when enhanced by digitization to provide a seamless omnichannel experience. Successful retail concepts put consumer needs at the center with due attention to experience, emotions, connection and sustainability.

In this edition, we also pay extensive attention to the approaching ESG legislation and the business case for solar panels. Stadim sat down with Wattson to discuss the importance of sustainability within retail real estate.

Discover all the insights in the very first Stadim Focus Retail and stay abreast of the evolutions within Belgian retail real estate.