Oscar Sandén, Head of Retail at CBRE. In the background of this montage is the intersection of Drottninggatan and Kungsgatan in Stockholm.

Oscar Sandén, Head of Retail at CBRE. In the background of this montage is the intersection of Drottninggatan and Kungsgatan in Stockholm.

Image: Atrium Ljungberg/CBRE

CBRE: The challenges for the retail market

Sweden Sweden — Plus article News of bankruptcies and restructurings in the retail sector has been pouring in. Many times, poor profitability and high rents are cited as the reasons. But what does this mean for the retail market, what is its strength and how will it develop in the future? Oscar Sandén is Head of Retail at CBRE and gives his view on the issue.