With retail making up 5% of the UK economy and still working through the range of changes to the sector in recent years, how can companies ensure their portfolios are safeguarded while maintain a strong competitive advantage?

Join partner and head of WBD's retail and hospitality sector Claire Wilkinson and Tom Caplen, partner and co-head of WBD's real estate finance practice, as they discuss the balance between sustainability and building out a portfolio, the opportunities physical stores could present in a modern market, and how financing and sustainable lending might play an increasing role in the sector.

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How will artificial intelligence transform the retail industry and its workforce? In this episode, we explore the impact of the rise of AI on the retail sector, which has already undergone significant technological change in recent years.

Hear from Employment Partners Gearalt Fahy and Dan Fawcett, who share their insights on the legal and practical implications of AI for employers and employees in the retail industry, and examine how increasing AI use may affect change management.

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With retail companies of all sizes eyeing up pathways to meet sustainable goals and objectives across their business, how can the store front play a crucial role?

Join Nikki Powell, a partner in WBD's Operational Property team, as she discusses the tight rope between balancing sustainability in retail properties and maintaining a strong relationship with landlords and property owners, as well as what businesses could be doing to make the most of their space and meet sustainable goals.