Dear readers,
This edition explores how retail landlords and healthcare operators are beginning to converge in their use of physical space. From Westfield London’s planned Health & Wellness Village to Affidea’s 30,000 sq ft clinic at Wimbledon Quarter, point of care providers are also a deliberate feature of some retail destinations in Berlin, Madrid and Paris — not just an occasional tenant category.
Still at an early stage, this trend — often described as “medtail” or healthcare on the high street — is a pragmatic response to evolving consumer habits and urban dynamics. Convenience, accessibility, and long-term asset resilience are driving the integration of healthcare and retail functions.
For investors, developers, and operators in life sciences real estate, the shopping centre is no longer only a retail environment — it’s starting to emerge as a complementary form of healthcare infrastructure.
Read on!
— Stephen Ryan (connect with me on LinkedIn)
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Why healthcare providers are moving into shopping centres across Europe
Shopping centres across Europe are beginning to integrate healthcare providers as part of their tenant mix, reflecting a gradual convergence between medical and retail space.