MORNING NEWS: Spikes, dips, doubts and directors

In the news this morning, after a spike in Black Friday online shopping contributed to the biggest drop in footfall in November since the 2008 recession, EG looks at the prospects for retail landlords this Christmas.

Also from EG, news of Starbucks’ UK franchise partner 23.5 Degrees’ robust 2019 expansion strategy.

And WiredScore, the global rating scheme for digital connectivity in commercial real estate, has announced Brandon Weber as its newest board member today. Click here for the full EG story.

NEWS ROUND-UP: Christmas woes for retail landlords

Starbucks UK franchise targets 23 launches in 2019

Brandon Weber joins WiredScore board

Sainsbury’s hit by Asda deal doubts

Superdry left out in cold after second profit alert

Homebuyers stay put as Brexit looms

Ikea takes another step into town

‘No change on the horizon’ as property prices continue to fall