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Average retail vacancy rate surpasses 13%
Original: Average general retail vacancy rate surpasses 13%
The average general retail vacancy rate has surpassed 13%, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. The figure points to mounting pressure on brick-and-mortar retail, with a growing share of storefronts standing empty. Observers are reading it as a sign of weak consumer demand and shifting shopping habits hitting traditional retail spaces.
Why now: A double-digit retail vacancy rate signals economic strain on physical retail, drawing attention from businesses and consumers.
Korea JoongAng Dailyretail sector
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- Average general retail vacancy rate surpasses 13% · Korea JoongAng Daily
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