Foodstores

Food Store Services

Rapleys is recognised as one of the UK’s leading advisers in the food store sector, combining deep market knowledge with extensive experience acting for occupiers, investors, landlords and developers. Our team provides strategic, commercially focused advice that helps clients secure the right opportunities, optimise their portfolios and maximise value from their property assets.

We have a longstanding relationship with Sainsbury’s, advising on the acquisition of new food stores and supporting its continued investment across the UK. By understanding our clients’ operational requirements, catchment demographics and long-term growth strategies, we are able to identify and secure locations that drive sustainable performance and support business expansion.

Our expertise extends beyond acquisitions to include disposals, lease advisory, portfolio optimisation and strategic estate planning. We work as an extension of our clients’ in-house property teams, providing informed advice that enables them to make confident real estate decisions in a highly competitive market.

The team is also active within the food store investment market, advising clients on the acquisition and disposal of supermarket and convenience-led assets across the UK. Combining detailed occupier insight with investment expertise allows us to provide a unique perspective on asset performance, rental growth potential and long-term value creation.

Whether supporting an operator’s expansion programme or advising investors on food store assets, Rapleys delivers market-leading advice backed by an in-depth understanding of one of the most resilient and sought-after sectors in UK real estate.