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Online risks to retail may not be as bad as once feared

By any standard, retail property has had a torrid time during the pandemic. The latest data on online sales look like further bad news, with the share of spending much higher than expected after lockdowns. But the recovery in consumer demand has also been stronger and is likely to offset any negative consequences.

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