Fashion retailers in the middle-of-the-road segment are most at risk in the current economic malaise, according to Mark Burlton, partner retail services at adviser Cushman & Wakefield. 'The mid-market is under greatest pressure and some chains will inevitable collapse. Without doubt, discounters are better placed to benefit from the downturn,' he added.
As Ares completed a €325 mln French logistics acquisition from Blackstone, another French portfolio came onto the market.
