Watching the pennies

What impact is the global downturn having on consumer spending?

The PragmatistMike Godliman6 April 2023Latest Pragmatist, RetailComment

Rethinking urban centres

Many offices now lay empty and with the need for affordable housing an obvious solution is to convert the empty offices to residential use. But how easy is it to do that?

WhitepapersMike Godliman5 April 2023PropertyComment

Setting up shop

For retailers, what are the key considerations in deciding between shopping centres or high streets?

The PragmatistMike Godliman1 April 2023Latest Pragmatist, PropertyComment

Green days

ESG issues are become increasingly important for airline passengers.

The PragmatistMike Godliman25 March 2023AirportsComment

TikTok, boom

Social commerce is revolutionising the way we shop.

The PragmatistMike Godliman18 March 2023RetailComment

Big in Japan

Japan has made substantial investments in the development of mixed-use train stations.

The PragmatistMike Godliman11 March 2023TravelComment

Smart casual

Consumer demand for food & beverage remains robust, despite the persistent threat of recession in 2023.

The PragmatistMike Godliman5 March 2023F&BComment

Sweet suburbia

What does the three day office week mean for suburban, regional town, high streets?

The PragmatistMike Godliman26 February 2023PropertyComment

Park and fly

Car parking is one of the main non-aero revenue streams for airports, but it needs innovative new solutions.

The PragmatistMike Godliman18 February 2023AirportsComment

Young spenders

With a staggering spending power of $360 billion, Gen Z has become a prime target for brands.

The PragmatistMike Godliman11 February 2023RetailComment

An open and shut case

We examine the factors which make retailers decide to open new stores or close existing ones.

The PragmatistMike Godliman4 February 2023RetailComment

Happy spending

This week we take a look at the Christmas trading results of the major retailers and what they mean for retailing more generally.

The PragmatistMike Godliman29 January 2023RetailComment

Melting pot

We take a look at the opportunities in Kuala Lumpur for commercial property

The PragmatistMike Godliman22 January 2023PropertyComment

Star tech

With the return of passengers to pre-pandemic levels, aviation is entering a new era where challenges and opportunities lie in digital and commercial innovation.

The PragmatistMike Godliman15 January 2023AirportsComment

Open season

Major new developments are scheduled to open across the world in 2023.

The PragmatistMike Godliman8 January 2023PropertyComment

Pragma research reveals companies' position on ESG

Pragma’s unique new research explores companies’ position on ESG

News and More InsightsMike Godliman4 January 2023PropertyComment

Health and efficiency

With profits and balance sheets expected to suffer in 2023 how should the UK landlord community be assessing the health of its occupiers?

The PragmatistMike Godliman28 December 2022PropertyComment

Season's greetings

This year we have seen change gather pace, and several trends have helped to underpin Pragma's evolution to develop our services, and we are excited to be expanding our proposition in 2023 to meet evolving client demands.

The PragmatistMike Godliman18 December 2022Comment

A rich mix: reimagining single-use workspace assets

In this paper, we outline the challenges and benefits of converting single-use assets into mixed use spaces. We also discuss key design considerations for mixed-use developments, and the costs and implications of do-nothing scenarios.

WhitepapersMike Godliman14 December 2022Retail, Property