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Mango plans to open 500 stores by 2026

Mango announced its expansion plans, changes to the company’s management, but also an increase in sales of 12 percent compared to 2022 to more than three billion euros.

Puig acquires cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm

Puig has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the German molecular cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm. Founder Dr. Barbara Sturm will retain a minority stake and continue to hold the position of Chief Product Development Officer.

ROSSMANN achieves record sales of 13.9 billion euros

The Group’s investment volume in the new 2024 financial year is over 65 million euros more than in the previous year at 390 million euros. The investments will be made in around 253 new stores, 75 of them in Germany.

Following the acquisition of EOD, Paul Valentine and Groundies, Weltbild continues to position itself in the area of sustainability with Vamos and Fitz & Huxley

With the “House of Brands”, the Augsburg-based company is creating its own direct-to-consumer brands in the categories Books & Media, Home & Living, Garden & Nature, Health & Wellness, Children & Family and Sustainability & Resale.

First Orage store opens in Europe

The first flagship store of the Canadian outdoor and ski clothing brand is located in Chamonix, France.

Louis Vuitton launches special store concepts for the Pharrell Williams collection in more than 50 locations worldwide

A temporary location on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, presentations in the stores in NYC and 16 shop windows in London’s Selfridges department store as well as a pop-up are just some of the attractions for the sales launch.

The L’Occitane Group has acquired Italian luxury home fragrance brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze

Dr. Vranjes Firenze was founded in 1983 by Dr. Paolo Vranjes and combines Florentine craftsmanship with the innovation of perfume science.

Madeleine brand rights acquired from fashion retailer Goldner

The Upper Franconian women’s fashion retailer GOLDNER is taking over the brand rights, the online store and the warehouse of the insolvent women’s fashion retailer MADELEINE.

Nobilis Group has taken over the exclusive distribution partnership for the fragrances of the Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli brands

Founded in 1993, the company unites over 60 brands in the luxury / niche, prestige and consumer / lifestyle categories under one roof.

Frasers Group takes over online fashion retailer Matches

Frasers Group PLC has announced the acquisition of online luxury fashion retailer MATCHES to strengthen its presence in the luxury fashion sector.

First branches of US furniture store RH open in Düsseldorf and Munich

The first two stores of US interior retailer RH Interiors (short for Restoration Hardware) in Germany are already open.

In 2023, Trei Invested around 35 million Euros in Retail Parks in Poland

Trei Real Estate GmbH (“Trei”) just opened the 38th retail park of its Vendo Park brand in Poland. The property is located in Konin, a town of around 80,000 residents in the Greater Poland voivodeship. The new Vendo Park has a lettable area of around 5,400 sq m, with units let to Aldi, Rossmann, Pepco, Dealz, Kakadu, Sinsay and Piekarnia Grochola. On the whole, Trei invested about 6.4 million euros in the property.

NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate successfully secure €480m debt refinancing for Spanish and Italian portfolios

NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate have successfully carried out a 480 million euro debt refinancing for the Spanish and Italian portfolio of Neptune – a joint venture between NEINVER and Nuveen’s parent company, TIAA.

Horizn Studios starts European expansion in Hamburg

The first flagship store in Hamburg is located at Hohe Bleichen 11 and reflects what the brand wants to convey: a glimpse into the future of travel.

Pulse Global Survey: Shopping Experience And Proximity As Primary Drivers For Visiting Physical Stores

In Pragma Consulting´s latest Pulse Global Survey, consumer behavior was again at the center of attention. This time, respondents were asked about their shopping habits, and reasons for shopping in a physical store. The results reveal that for customers – besides location and proximity – shopping experience continues to be the most important factor for visiting physical stores.

Largest Moncler flagship in Central Europe opens in Vienna

The recently opened Moncler flagship store is located at Kohlmarkt 8-10 and extends over two floors.

A Festive Revolution: How Spice Riga is Transforming Christmas Shopping Experiences

In the heart of Riga, a revolution in retail festivity is unfolding. Spice Riga, a leading shopping center, is transforming into a breathtaking Christmas paradise, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration with MK Illumination. This bespoke project, planned for 2023–2025, is not just a decoration initiative, but a reimagination of the shopping experience during the most wonderful time of the year.

Sonae Sierra secures a highly successful leasing year for the ALEXA

40 new leases, extensions or expansions of existing contracts with a total rental space of around 11,000 sq m, new innovative concepts exclusively at ALEXA, and excellent prospects for the coming year: ALEXA’s leasing record for 2023 is outstanding.

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World’s largest Swarovski flagship store opens on New York’s Fifth Avenue

The store covers around 1200 sq m spread over two floors and is reminiscent of the inside of a sparkling jewelry box. Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert was responsible for the design of the sparkling crystal at New York’s top address.

KGAL extends and expands cooperation with MEC at eight German retail locations

MEC will continue to be responsible for the management of six retail locations in the KGAL Investment Management portfolio. In addition, the management of two further locations will be transferred to MEC. The two companies have now signed an agreement to continue and expand their existing partnership. With the management package transferred to MEC, the Düsseldorf-based retail real estate specialist operates over 130,000 sq m of lettable retail space for KGAL.

Shopping and Food Experience @ The Nine Streets, Amsterdam

The Nine Streets is Amsterdam’s trendy area, made up of nine narrow, picturesque streets, which captures the hearts of visitors with the unique charm of its authentic surroundings and special product mix.

TISSOT OPENS FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE IN COVENT GARDEN, London

Tissot’s first flagship further enhances the strong luxury watch and fine jewellery portfolio across the Covent Garden estate, joining global brands Bucherer, Hublot, OMEGA, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co. and TUDOR, as well as recently opened Messika and Girard-Perreguax.

CBRE to take over property management of the Rhein-Ruhr-Zentrum in Mülheim

Following its acquisition by Eurofund Group and Signal Capital Partners earlier this year, the Rhein-Ruhr-Centre is to be transformed into a unique, experience oriented “shopping resort”.

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