
Store Openings and Closures 2024
A long-term view of openings and closures: a move towards stability?
Changing consumer expectations. New entrants. Different business models. Regulatory changes. Rising costs. The pressures on the hospitality and leisure sector are considerable. As the sector grapples with the legacy of the pandemic, the importance of agility, efficiency, digital transformation and good risk management is greater than ever. And as net zero becomes more urgent, many organisations will want to step up sustainability initiatives.
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A long-term view of openings and closures: a move towards stability?
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