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Western Europe recorded 15% growth in new shopping centre completions in 2016. France was again the most active country in this region in terms of development and strong activity is expected to continue in the future, with consumer confidence improving, demand for new retail destinations strengthening and the number of international brands entering the market steadily growing. Italy and Spain recorded a strong year-on-year increase in completions in 2016, while development activity in the Benelux region was robust, with key projects such as Docks Bruxsel being completed. Development activity in the UK declined 17% year-on-year in 2016, with no new openings being recorded in H1.
Source : Cushman & Wakefield
