In these uncertain times, it is no surprise that consumers are being more savvy with their money. Nowhere is this better evinced than in the growing popularity of outlet retail, which is now more attractive than ever to the UK’s bargain hunting consumers.

Jonathan Doughty, Global Head of Foodservice at ECE, was chosen by the editorial team of ACROSS and its Advisory Board as the most outstanding person of the industry in the past year. His selection also reflects the increasing relevance of gastronomy areas in European retail properties.

The editorial team of “ACROSS – The European Retail Real Estate Magazine” and its Advisory Board, which consists of 18 top experts of the shopping center industry, has chosen the most outstanding person of the industry in the past year – the “Man of the Year 2017.”

From “A” as in “Apsys” to “U” as in “Unibail-Rodamco Germany”: Representatives of 27 companies of the European real estate industry venture a glimpse into the industry’s near future.

The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to announce its latest addition and welcomes Thomas Mark as its new member.

Relentless cost cutting and highly flexible supply chains, sensitive to every change in the whims of consumer taste, are the stock in trade of today’s successful value fashion retailer on the unforgiving battlefield of Europe’s High Streets. At the other end of the spectrum, luxury brands deliver experiences that are more akin to theatre and TV commercials than the stores of times past.

Between eBay, Etsy and Amazon, it’s getting harder and harder to ignore the writing on the wall – online retail is here to stay, and it will continue to upend the retail economy.

Recruitments, promotions and appointments in the European Retail Real Estate Industry.

The retail real estate industry today is facing disruption from many sides. The digital revolution has been deep and widespread, generating ripples that include e-commerce, social media, and the rise of technology in every aspect of our lives.

We are living in probably the most interesting and exciting times for the retail industry as a whole. I believe that we are at a tipping point. You only have to look at the two most successful fashion brands today: H&M and Inditex Group.

Think of each of the new challenges you have had to confront over the past decade as a cloud appearing in an otherwise blue sky. From rapidly changing consumer behavior to e-commerce, each cloud cast a shadow on “business as usual.” On their own. none threatened to spoil the picnic. As gathering clouds darken the sky, however, it looks to some like a storm is coming.

Recruitments, promotions and appointments in the European Retail Real Estate Industry.

The word “entertainment” has been used quite heavily in connection with malls in the last few years, but what does it mean?

Owners and future owners of shopping malls encounter many situations that may give rise to conflict.

Modern retail is driven by data. In an increasingly data-dependent world, how can “good data” be used to drive better business performance?

Listening to the customers’ voice, responding to their needs, or even creating them—this is the foundation of modern marketing for our industry.

Recruitments, promotions and appointments in the European Retail Real Estate Industry.

Looking at the growth of e-commerce and the stagnation, at the very least, of brick-and-mortar retail in Germany, people keep asking me if I’m concerned.

Looking at the growth of e-commerce and the stagnation, at the very least, of brick-and-mortar retail in Germany, people keep asking me if I’m concerned.

Developing outstanding retail projects in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a key challenge for developers.

There is a lot of room for improvement in the fashion retail industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to announce its latest addition and welcomes Scott Dwyer, the new COO of Atrium Europe, as its new member.

What do European retail real estate leaders think about the future? ICSC Europe recently brought them together in Salzburg (Austria) for the annual CEO Forum to find out. Hosted by SES Spar CEO Marcus Wild, it was an insight into what’s on the minds of those at the forefront of the industry.