The Mapic retail fair in Cannes last November attracted a total of 9,550 participants, marking a decline of 10% on last year's figure, fair organiser Reed Midim announced on Wednesday. The UK accounted for the bulk of the decrease, a spokeswoman said. 'We saw a fall in the number of delegates from industrial suppliers, but the key people in the retail and development sector were still there.'
As Ares completed a €325 mln French logistics acquisition from Blackstone, another French portfolio came onto the market.
