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‘Minor’ destinations more resilient than major hubs in face of cost of living crisis

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Research from Colliers shows that in the face of the UK’s cost of living crisis, minor retail destinations such as local high streets and shopping centres will be more resilient than major shopping hubs in larger cities. The latest data from Colliers’ LocateVenues analysis looks at retail destinations across the country, excluding central London and …

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