News Article
Foodstore investments are still a safe bet, if you know the right ingredients
1st Nov 2022
As published in The Grocer on 28 October 2022.
Martin Carey, head of commercial and Richard Curry, head of retail share some food for thought.
For many investors, the assumption has been that foodstores are a safe investment because people will always need to buy food. In addition, they are often on long leases and don’t generally move about.
There are vast differences between different assets and business models, which need to be examined and understood if an investor is going to acquire successfully in the sector – particularly in today’s challenging world.
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