The French economy continues to show signs of strength despite uncertainty ahead of the presidential elections. Although inflation has jumped to 1.2% at the start of 2017, the rate of job creation increased to 70,000 in Q4, its fastest since 2007, reinforcing our view that rising employment will help to sustain consumer spending growth. Despite this more supportive economic context, retailers remains quite selective in their shops locations and formats, trying to make the best choices for the relocations or expansion plans.
Source : Cushman & Wakefield