In the first survey of its kind, CBRE polled more than 20,000 people worldwide earlier this year — from baby boomers to Gen Zers — to determine how they will live, work and shop in the future, and how this will impact the real estate they use. In this series we analyse the findings and consequences for real estate occupiers and investors in the UK.
Local Responses
Smart parcel lockers: a benefit for employees returning to the office?
May 10, 2023 6 Minute Read
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Employees are demanding more flexibility and convenience regarding when and where they work, with only 20% of respondents of CBRE’s Global Live-Work-Shop survey...
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Productivity during the pandemic: the impact on the future of the workplace
April 24, 2023 8 Minute Read
The latest Viewpoint from CBRE's Global Live-Work-Shop: UK Responses series analyses the impact of COVID on recent productivity trends, the opportunities and ch...
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a significant behavioural shift for many households across the country. Working from home became the temporary norm throughout l...
Trends in sustainable consumption present opportunities for UK retailers
March 29, 2023 5 Minute Read
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In this article we explore some of the ways consumers are taking action, and how this may affect the retail sector.
Online shopping surged during the pandemic, reaching a peak of 37.8% of all retail sales in the UK (as of January 2022). Despite latest figures from the Office ...
Post-pandemic consumer spending: What are the implications for retailers?
March 15, 2023 6 Minute Read
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At the start of the pandemic, the UK was the leading e-commerce market in Europe, with an e-commerce penetration rate of 19%. This was considerably higher than ...
