Evolve Estates, the national commercial property investment company, has begun 2021 on a strong footing, acquiring Swanley Square retail centre in Sevenoaks, Kent.

In the course of its first ESG rating, SIGNA Prime Selection AG has achieved a first-class rating (“low risk”) by the prestigious Sustainalytics rating agency.

Ecoalf opened its doors on the 29th December. The Spanish firm is thus opening its second point of sale in the Andalusian city, and the first one to include a collection for women.

Landsec has completed 26 deals with 21 brands in the last ten months across four of its outlet malls, Gunwharf Quays, Braintree Village, Clarks Village and Junction 32. Totalling over 48,000 sq ft, the signings include three relocations and two upsizes, and feature a number of premium brands, such as Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Penhaligon’s.

After the successful launch of an e-charging network in January 2020, SPAR Hungary continues to expand its nationwide network in cooperation with partner NKM Mobilitás Kft. This is another example of SPAR Hungary implementing innovative solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability and provide high-quality service to customers.

Vastned, the listed European retail property company focusing on ‘venues for premium shopping’, announced the Vastned Green Finance Framework, and has agreed a new committed Green Revolving Credit Facility under this framework of € 40 million, in which ABN AMRO and Rabobank each participate for € 20 million.

During the autumn of 2021, the name DÄNISCHES BETTENLAGER will be changed to JYSK.

The management board of Adler Modemärkte AG filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings in self-administration pursuant to Section 270a of the German Insolvency Code with the local court of Aschaffenburg on 11 January 2021.

Savills Investment Management (Savills IM), the international real estate investment manager, has launched a European food retail–focused fund, the Savills IM European Food Retail Fund.

The Crown Estate has partnered with AccessAble to launch a new series of detailed accessibility guides for a number of its regional retail parks and shopping centres, making it the first real estate company to undertake these for retail parks.

Real estate investor Altera Vastgoed NV has sold the Arendshof II shopping centre in oosterhout. The property comprises approximately 9,125 sq. m comparisson retail space and an indoor parking garage with 562 parking spaces.

Hines, the international real estate firm, announces a new lease with Nespresso in Vienna’s Kärtnerstrasse.

Stenprop, represented by Montano Asset Management (Montano), is selling the Hermannquartier inner-city retail warehouse centre in Berlin-Neukölln to an ILG Capital institutional fund.

McArthurGlen is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Brady to Group Managing Director of Leasing. In this role, Brady will be responsible for overseeing all brand acquisition and asset management for the Group’s 25 designer outlets in 10 countries across Europe and in Canada.

AI-driven software made by Relex Solutions to optimize the entire supply chain at Douglas.

The Board of Directors of Swiss Prime Site proposes Barbara Antonia Knoflach for election to the Board at the Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2021.

Supermarket Income REIT, the real estate investment trust, announces the acquisition of a Waitrose supermarket in Market Harborough, Leicestershire from Alpha Real Estate for £9.1 million, representing a net initial yield of 4.3%.

The latest two projects by the ATP subsidiary Mint Architecture, a specialist in commercially used and experience-oriented architecture, are open: two separate outlets for the traditional Swiss company Jelmoli in The Circle.

Niam has divested an office and retail property in Algade, central Roskilde, in the greater Copenhagen area. The ~10,000 sqm property was previously headquarters to former Roskilde Bank and is a prestigious mixed-use landmark property located on the best high-street location in Roskilde.

Union Investment Real Estate Austria AG is expanding its senior leadership team. Petia Zeiringer has been appointed to the management board with effect from 1 January 2021.

IKEA and Bershka will be new tenants in the Mall of Sofia – one of the most successful shopping malls located in the city. As a result of these agreements, GTC will lease 2,000 sq m of retail space in the centre.

Hammerson announces the appointment of Mike Butterworth as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2021. Mike will also become a member of the Audit Committee.

Advised by real estate agents Savills Aguirre Newman, French jewellery brand APM Monaco, established by Ariane Prette in 1982, has opened three counters in El Corte Ingles (Madrid, Valencia & Bilbao).

Grosvenor Europe has sold Burlöv Center and surrounding land in Malmö, Sweden, on behalf of the Grosvenor European Retail Partnership (GERP) Fund.