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Frey Accelerates Growth In And Through The Outlet Segment
2024 was another year of solid growth for FREY with a profit from recurring operations going up by 28,1 percent and a sales growth of almost 29 percent to 191.3 million Euros. The growth of the specialist in open-air shopping centers has made this impressive growth step especially since entering the outlet market with the acquisition of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping.
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New Members: Antoine Frey and Lars Jähnichen join the ACROSS Advisory Board
The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to welcome its newest members, Antoine Frey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FREY Group, and Lars Jähnichen, Managing Director of the IPH Group.
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KING CROSS Zagreb Opens State-Of-The-Art Mall
The renovation and modernization process at the KING CROSS Zagreb shopping center has reached a significant stage of development: on 27 February, the part of the mall that has been completely renovated and modernized in recent months while business operations continued reopened.
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TOP RULE OF KAUFLAND EXPANSION: THE QUALITY OF THE LOCATION IS DECISIVE
Kaufland’s success story is characterized by the balance between the advantages of standardization within a large group and regional integration. In an interview with ACROSS, Michael Hiese, Chief Real Estate Officer at Kaufland International, discusses the company’s growth strategy, his optimistic outlook, why location is more important than asset class, and what makes a Kaufland store truly distinctive.
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Review of EuroCIS 2025: the most exciting innovations
This year’s EuroCIS focused on artificial intelligence, seamless check-out, and smart technologies. The presented solutions impressively showed how the retail industry will be positioned in the future. Generative AI enables more efficient processes, while automated checkout systems and digital shopping carts transform the shopping experience. Here, we present the most exciting approaches.
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Data exchange in the placemaking industry: Is data-sharing equal to data-caring?
The exchange of data puts the tenant-landlord relationship to the test. While the advantages of data sharing are obvious, tenants in particular find it difficult to share relevant data. The main reason for this is a lack of trust in how this data is used.
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The renovated part of the KING CROSS building impresses with modern store concepts and the largest Decathlon store in Croatia. /// credit: KING CROSS Zagreb

KING CROSS Zagreb Opens State-Of-The-Art Mall

The renovation and modernization process at the KING CROSS Zagreb shopping center has reached a significant stage of development: on 27 February, the part of the mall that has been completely renovated and modernized in recent months while business operations continued reopened.

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TOP RULE OF KAUFLAND EXPANSION: THE QUALITY OF THE LOCATION IS DECISIVE

Kaufland’s success story is characterized by the balance between the advantages of standardization within a large group and regional integration. In an interview with ACROSS, Michael Hiese, Chief Real Estate Officer at Kaufland International, discusses the company’s growth strategy, his optimistic outlook, why location is more important than asset class, and what makes a Kaufland store truly distinctive.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE: HOW KAUFLAND IS DRIVING THE PROPERTY MARKET FORWARD WITH FLEXIBILITY AND PARTNERSHIP

Inflation, geopolitical crises, and a weakening economy have dominated the European markets for the past two years. While EU economic growth slightly increased in 2024, Germany, the largest economy, recorded a marginal decline. Despite persistent economic challenges, there are signs of cautious optimism: Slightly higher growth is expected in the EU in 2025, with strong momentum from the CEE and SEE regions, where countries such as Poland and Croatia are expected to achieve strong growth.

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Frey Accelerates Growth In And Through The Outlet Segment

2024 was another year of solid growth for FREY with a profit from recurring operations going up by 28,1 percent and a sales growth of almost 29 percent to 191.3 million Euros. The growth of the specialist in open-air shopping centers has made this impressive growth step especially since entering the outlet market with the acquisition of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping. An important part of the expansion strategy is the signing of Designer Outlet Center in Berlin for 230 million Euros.

Sevilla Fashion Outlet, Spain. /// credit: ACROSS, VIA Outlets

Place Of The Week: Sevilla Fashion Outlet

Owned and managed by VIA Outlets, Sevilla Fashion Outlet is not only an outstanding retail destination within Spain, but all over Europe. The remodelling of the outlet center that was finished at the end of 2023 has contributed to a large increase in visitor numbers and brand sales at the location, and continues to inspire the industry, as can be seen by its position as a finalist for ‘Best Refurbishment and Expansion Project’ at the 2024 MAPIC Awards.

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F&B-concept @ Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel – and is it in Hamburg?

“Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier could emerge as a refreshing beacon of culinary innovation and diversity”, states Will Odwarka, F&B-expert, founder and CEO of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board. He takes a close look at the recently announced differentiation of the F&B offering at Hamburg’s new shopping destination. With this diverse concept he is positive that Hamburg will be able to show the power of food to cultivate community spirit.

Will Odwarka is the Founder and CEO of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting. /// credit: ACROSS, Will Odwarka

Will’s F&B Insights: Italy — More than Moms-and-Pops Trattoria

Concepts like L’Osteria, BigMama, and Vapiano continue to thrive in the ever-evolving dining landscape. These establishments have profoundly influenced the fast-casual sector. Yet, amidst these recognizable names, there is a burgeoning number of Italian food and beverage chains emerging on the global stage, shares Will Odwarka, Founder and CEO of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest article of his “F&B Insights” column.

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The rebrand to Kinexio is a mark of the transformation that Mallcomm has undergone over the last 12 years. /// credit: Kinexio

Mallcomm Unveils Dynamic Rebrand To Reflect Growth And Product Innovation

Mallcomm, has announced its completed rebrand to Kinexio, including a new name, logo and brand identity. The rebrand is a mark of the transformation that Mallcomm has undergone over the last 12 years, as the business has grown from a leading retail communications tool, to become a global enterprise software solution for commercial property management.

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Data Sharing Begins with the Right Mindset

Data exchange in the shopping center industry is still in its infancy, states David Blumenfeld, Co-founder of NextRivet. While the benefits of data sharing between landlords and tenants are obvious, retailers are not enthusiastic about giving their landlords more insight into their business. For efficient data sharing, an honest and good lease relationship is essential. In this interview, Blumenfeld explains why data sharing is so important, but it requires a change in collaboration. Landlords are in the driving seat when it comes to data sharing. They have to prove the value of the data before demanding anything in return. The value of data is always the driving force.

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DATA SHARING – PUTTING COMMUNITY FRONT AND CENTER

“First, ask why!” That is the most important piece of advice that Mark Bruce, Data & Insights Director at Kinexio — formerly Mallcomm — can give. As data begins to redefine the retail experience, a key question that we must ask ourselves is: “Why should we share data?”. To many the idea of sharing data is clouded with questions around how it will be used, and what the implications will be. However, as businesses shape and implement their data strategies, there is a real opportunity to use data for good, especially in the landlord-tenant relationship and in order to maximize ROI.

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Data Sharing = Data Caring?

In today’s digital age, with AI advancing at an unstoppable pace, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of both the incredible power and the significant risks of sharing their data with businesses. As a global leader in CRM and loyalty solutions, Ben Chesser has seen, firsthand, the profound impact data sharing can have – not only on businesses but on customers as well.

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Data exchange in the placemaking industry: Is data-sharing equal to data-caring?
The exchange of data puts the tenant-landlord relationship to the test. While the advantages of data sharing are obvious, tenants in particular find it difficult to share relevant data. The main reason for this is a lack of trust in how this data is used.
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