Food & Beverage (F&B) has become the buzzword in the retail and shopping centre sector in recent years, but the market environment is changing rapidly and the challenges are mounting, writes Meyer Bergman’s Herman Kok in in this comment piece for Property EU.

A recent Meyer Bergman advertorial considers how technology lets us rediscover our roots, highlighting the relevance of urban meeting places. In ancient Rome, citizens gathered at the Forum – the market place where civic events, gladiatorial combats, commerce, and anything of importance occurred. Central meeting places have served a vital function throughout the history of mankind, which is why they are found across continents in most villages, towns, and cities. View the Meyer Bergman advertorial.