Retailing trends and possible impact on the Swiss retail real estate investment markets

This master thesis has been developed as an independent study of the author to complete the Master of Science course at CUREM (Center for Urban and Real Estate Management), Zürich, Switzerland. The study aims at identifying likely future changes and business opportunities in the Swiss retail- and related real estate markets. It is the intention of the author to use the study as a platform for identification of areas of potential for further and more in-depth study and for business development puposes. The ultimate goal of the study shall be to identify areas of development- and investment potential for real estate investors, retailers and retail management companies in Switzerland...