Dear Reader,
We are thrilled to present our newest Online Special on Outlets.
ACROSS and many other sources have repeatedly emphasized that designer outlets are a success story! The acquisition of Value Retail by the LVMH fund L Catterton, announced in July, is a new accolade for the sector. The Value Retail Group operates several centers under The Bicester Collection brand. The Group’s portfolio includes the German locations Wertheim Village and Ingolstadt Village. L Catterton has recently become an increasingly active investor in prime retail properties as it looks to take more control of the top locations for its brands. The industry knows that LVMH’s investment strategy plays a crucial role in shaping the industry, indicating that the success story of Designer Outlets will continue.
In this Online Special, we report on the latest developments and trends in the designer outlet sector in Europe. Outlet expert Ken Gunn guides us through the latest developments. Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates Ltd, checks with us which locations could be exciting for investment now that the European market is more saturated. In a double interview, Frey and ROS explain what the two companies plan to do together and why shared visions and values must be at the heart of any collaboration. Brendon O’Reilly has written an outlet success story with Fashion House in Romania. He explains how the local market works and why his Russian business doesn’t worry him either. The successful outlet players VIA Outlets and NEINVER have made great efforts to strengthen food & beverages at their locations – a topic that the outlet sector has struggled with. They report on their plans and other news from their company. Designer Outlet Parndorf continued its success story in 2024 and impressively reports on how a location embedded in a large international company continuously develops at its location individually and precisely tailored to the target group.
We hope you enjoy reading our informative Outlet Online Special.
Yours sincerely,
Reinhard Winiwarter
Publisher of ACROSS Magazine
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