As of 2023, the gross investment in the retail trade sector (except motor vehicles and motorcycles) in France stood at 12.3 billion euros. From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates a steady increase in investment: 12.64 billion euros in 2024, climbing to 13.91 billion euros by 2028. This trajectory reveals a consistent year-on-year growth rate of approximately 2.5% to 2.8%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is around 2.7%, demonstrating a stable upward trend in investment.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of digital transformation and omnichannel retail strategies driving investment needs.
- Sustainability trends influencing infrastructure and technology investment within the sector.
- Evolving consumer behaviors which might necessitate increased investment in data analytics and personalized marketing strategies.
