A NOTE FROM OUR AUTHORS When we first released Main Streets Across the World back in 1988, none of us could have imagined how much the retail landscape, and this report, would evolve. What began as a data-dense snapshot of a handful of shopping destinations has grown into a living chronicle of 140+ streets globally within an industry in constant motion. We’re proud to mark this milestone, and we are deeply grateful to our readers, clients, and the broader retail community whose insights and collaboration have shaped every edition along the way. We’ve witnessed retail reinvent itself time and time again. From the rise of globalisation and e-commerce to the transformative role of technology and shifting consumer values, through economic downturns, pandemics, and new sustainability imperatives, the sector’s resilience endures.
Looking ahead, we see another wave of change on the horizon—AI-driven experiences, sustainable innovation, and a renewed focus on the human connection that defines main streets everywhere. As we celebrate this legacy edition, we hope this report continues to serve as both a guide and an inspiration for those shaping the next era of retail. The best chapters, we believe, are still to come. With gratitude and optimism, we welcome you to the 35th edition of Main Streets Across the World .
Some of us still recall those early days—Yvonne reminds us how the team painstakingly compiled rent data by fax and phone calls, long before global connectivity was a given. Today, from London to Brisbane, New York to Barcelona and beyond, we write from cities around the world, reflecting the truly global nature of our team and the clients we’ve supported for decades.
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CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
MAIN STREETS ACROSS THE WORLD 2025
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