Industries & Sectors
Retail and Leisure
A great retail proposition is only the beginning.
Introduction
We help leading retailers, landlords, and investors across the UK unlock value in every square foot. With a proven track record, data-driven insights, and a comprehensive service suite, Cushman & Wakefield is the strategic partner of choice for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups navigating the dynamic retail and leisure property market.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality Real Estate Services team combines global reach with deep UK expertise to meet that need. Working from offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh – and connected to a worldwide network of hospitality specialists – we deliver integrated support across valuation, capital markets, asset management, development and strategic advisory. Whether the brief is a boutique conversion in a heritage building, a branded resort within a wider mixed-use scheme, or a portfolio optimisation exercise, our solutions are data-driven, ESG-aware and tailored to each asset’s unique potential
Why Choose Cushman & Wakefield
Insight-driven strategies
Harnessing real-time market data for actionable results
Bespoke support
Services tailored to your business stage and growth ambitions
Comprehensive coverage
From Central London to regional cities and retail parks
Recognised expertise
Decades of advisory excellence and robust client success rates
Innovative technology
Cutting-edge tools for accurate valuations and trend forecasting
Tenants
Our Retail Property Services
Our tailored expertise delivers competitive advantage by maximising asset value, mitigating risk, and identifying sustainable growth strategies. Explore our full spectrum of retail and leisure property services designed to address every aspect of your business needs.
Retail Lease Advisory
Achieve optimal lease terms, minimise liabilities, and improve your cash flow with our market-leading retail lease advisory. We help you interpret complex lease agreements, negotiate renewals, and capitalise on opportunities for rent reviews or restructuring.
Contact: Dominic Bouvet | Learn more about Retail Lease Advisory
Occupier Representation
Whether you’re expanding across Central London or launching your very first store, our occupier representation service secures prime sites and overcomes regulatory hurdles. Benefit from bespoke market research, site selection, and end-to-end negotiation support backed by deep market insight.
Contact: David McCosh | Learn more about Retail Occupier Representation
Leisure & Restaurant Advisory
Tap into the evolving world of leisure and dining. From independent coffee shops to national F&B chains, we help hospitality brands adapt to consumer trends, optimise layouts, and expand into high-opportunity markets with confidence.
Contact: Matthew Ashman | Learn more about Leisure & Restaurants
Supply Chain & Warehousing
Enhance your retail logistics strategy with our supply chain and warehousing advisory. We leverage data analytics, location intelligence, and market forecasts to streamline distribution, optimise site networks, and support omnichannel growth.
Learn more about Retail Warehouses
Investors
Retail Valuation & Appraisal
Make confident business decisions grounded in robust appraisals. Our RICS-registered valuers deliver accurate, timely, and independent valuations that reflect real-time market movements. From portfolio reviews to financial reporting, we ensure you meet regulatory requirements and secure your next phase of growth.
Contact: Richard Ching | Learn more about Retail Valuation & Advisory
Capital Markets & Investment Sales
Access strategic capital, maximise returns, and diversify your investment portfolio. Our capital markets specialists advise on all aspects of retail property investment, including acquisitions, disposals, and asset repositioning. We merge global reach with local market intelligence for distinctive results.
Contact: Marcus Wood | Learn more about Retail Capital Markets
Shopping Centres & Retail Parks
Entrust your portfolio to an expert team that understands the unique challenges facing shopping centres and retail parks. Our services span letting, asset management, redevelopment advisory, and tenant mix optimisation across the UK’s most dynamic geographies.
Contact: Emma Williams | Learn more about Retail Shopping Centres
Contacts
Take the next step with a partner who understands the nuances of UK retail property.
Speak to a Cushman & Wakefield retail expert for a confidential conversation about your requirements, or request a custom property shortlist.
Contact us
Retail & Leisure Never Settles
Retail, Leisure and London share a story that spans centuries. Each street tells a tale of a rich past continuing to shape a bold future. But big ideas only come to life and thrive when you have the people to make them happen.
That’s why our Retail & Leisure team go above and beyond every day to redefine retail, push boundaries and unlock London’s potential for a future demanding transformation.
Properties
Retail Space for Lease
Looking to grow your business in a high-visibility location? Discover our premium retail spaces available for lease—perfect for boutiques, cafes, salons, and more. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an established brand.
Retail Space for Sale
Invest in your future with our premium retail properties now available for purchase. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking a permanent storefront or an investor looking for high-potential commercial real estate.
Research
Related Insights
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Autumn Budget: Implications for real estate
MarketBeat
Article • Supply Chain
Trade Shifts: U.S. Occupier Demand and UK Logistics & Industrial
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Research • Supply Chain
UK Logistics & Industrial Outlook
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Sharing is Caring: The rise of second hand retail
Article • Food & Beverage
The UK F&B Sector Is Serving Up Reasons To Be Cheerful
Food inflation and menu prices are at an all-time high meaning operators must be creative. Already pioneering brands are revisiting where they source their produce and are changing their menus to serve local and in-season food.
Research • Supply Chain
Nearshoring opportunities for businesses
Research • Supply Chain
Warehousing to Address Supply Chain Disruptions
Insights • Supply Chain
What drives resilience and obsolescence in logistics real estate?
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide leasing, valuation, capital markets, occupier representation, and asset management services for retail properties UK-wide. Explore our full service offering
Yes, our teams have in-depth expertise in Central London, regional cities, and major retail parks.
Absolutely. We deliver tailored strategies for investors, owners, and retailers to unlock asset value and drive sustainable growth.
Our Capital Markets specialists provide advisory on acquisitions, disposals, and repositioning, backed by global market data and local expertise.
We cover high streets, flagship stores, shopping centres, leisure units, and retail warehouses.