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VIA Outlets has expanded the capacity of its Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet — the only premium outlet centre in northern Portugal, by over 25% to a total of 31,000 m² of gross lettable area, with the inauguration of a new 6,500 m² extension.
NEINVER unveiled the new image of Las Rozas The Style Outlets, a well-established outlet centre in the northwest of Madrid and the first outlet ever developed in Spain. The €3 million refurbishment delivers a step-up in design, functionality and customer experience, while further reinforcing the appeal of the scheme for brands.
As retail evolves, so does the way investors measure value. For Eric Decouvelaere, Head of EMEA Urban Destinations Operator Division at CBRE, the winning formula combines location, strong execution, and emotional connection.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announces the inauguration of the newly rebranded Westfield Černý Most shopping centre in Prague, including an extension that introduces new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. With more than 30 new retail and restaurant offers and an expanded, next-generation cinema experience, the destination now spans approximately 94,100 sqm of GLA and 180 units.
NEINVER has announced the appointment of José Carlos Gracia as the company’s new Facility Management Director. In his new role, he will report directly to Eduardo Ceballos, Asset Management Director.
With record revenues, landmark international projects and new market entries on two continents, MK Illumination demonstrates how light in public space has become an economic and social driver rather than an accessory.
Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, Silverburn has landed a top award at this year’s REVO’s, the UK’s leading awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating talent within the retail, leisure and placemaking property sector.
VIA Outlets has expanded the capacity of its Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet — the only premium outlet centre in northern Portugal, by over 25% to a total of 31,000 m² of gross lettable area, with the inauguration of a new 6,500 m² extension.
NEINVER unveiled the new image of Las Rozas The Style Outlets, a well-established outlet centre in the northwest of Madrid and the first outlet ever developed in Spain. The €3 million refurbishment delivers a step-up in design, functionality and customer experience, while further reinforcing the appeal of the scheme for brands.
The European factory outlet center (FOC) market is gaining momentum. According to Savills, investment volume in outlet assets reached €653 million in the first half of 2025, representing 3.2% of total retail investment activity in Europe, well above the ten-year average of 1.8%.
In Asia’s megacities, building upward is not a choice but a necessity – and shopping centers have turned this constraint into a strength. Liliya Shaykhutdinova analyses how leading Asian vertical malls successfully drive footfall across multiple levels, and explores which of these principles can inspire European multi-storey malls to rethink circulation, tenant mix and upper-floor relevance.
On December 5, 2025, MINISO opened its newest store at Flinger Straße 27 in Düsseldorf, marking its largest retail location in Germany to date. The new store’s debut meets the expectations of local shoppers as well as trengthening the retailer’s growing presence across the European market.
Whether for lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a quick bite in between, the German shopping destination Breuningerland Sindelfingen is expanding its offer with a special highlight: With “Genusswelt,” an innovative gastronomy concept is being introduced that unites global food trends, prepared with high-quality ingredients, under one roof.
Fiba CP is bringing to life its most comprehensive gastronomic project — redefining the dining experience at Star Mall in China, part of its global portfolio.
Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty make one thing unmistakably clear: data is no longer a support tool in Europe’s F&B sector but the engine running the whole machine.
The popular shopping and leisure center at the Alexanderplatz Berlin, ALEXA is hosting a major American football event from the 7th to the 8th of November: “Touchdown ALEXA”.
In the recognizable setting of the Sava Center, on the 16th of October, the company MPC Properties held its conference MPC Echo, gathering experts, partners, and members of the business community to explore how technology, design, sustainability, and new experiences are shaping the commercial spaces of tomorrow.
Long-term leases and predictable returns are no longer the bedrock of retail real estate. In a post-pandemic world shaped by volatile consumer habits, economic uncertainty, and omnichannel disruption, landlords face a new reality: Tenants demand agility, landlords need security, and the lease itself has become a delicate balancing act. David Fuller-Watts, CEO of Kinexio, explains: From short-term pop-ups to turnover-based rents, the rules are being rewritten, and technology may be the key to turning risk into resilience.
Eurocommercial Properties (“Eurocommercial”), which owns and manages a €4 billion portfolio of shopping centres in Belgium, Italy, Sweden and France, has partnered with Kinexio, the leading enterprise software solution for the management of commercial property, to implement and tailor a new AI-powered platform for collecting sales data.
Retail and tourism are merging, as malls transform into destinations where visitors seek experiences, not just products. From Dubai Mall to Mall of America, the world’s shopping centers are reinventing themselves with entertainment, digital services, and personalized journeys. With innovations like SmartGifty, even regional players such as BTC City Ljubljana are proving how digital gift cards, loyalty programs, and smart platforms can turn retail hubs into tourist magnets. The future of shopping is experiential, digital, and sustainable. And it’s already here.
The European factory outlet center (FOC) market is gaining momentum. According to Savills, investment volume in outlet assets reached €653 million in the first half of 2025, representing 3.2% of total retail investment activity in Europe, well above the ten-year average of 1.8%.
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, has completed its second loan investment, underscoring the growing momentum for its real estate debt business just six months after closing its debut deal. The €67 million loan will fund the acquisition and development of two Class A Mid-Box Logistics projects in Frankfurt and Karlsruhe, with a combined area of 63,000 sqm, by the Invesco Real Estate and Propel Industrial joint venture.
Investment market results in Poland for Q1-Q3 2025 reflect stable market condition, with year-to-date volume aligning closely with the Q1-Q3 2024 results. By the end of September, the Polish investment market reached a total volume of €2.6 billion within 105 transactions, indicating increased liquidity. Polish capital continues to gain momentum, capitalizing on attractive pricing opportunities. In contrast, core capital remains cautious, with only two transactions exceeding the €100 million mark.
Outlet Village Sofia: Bulgaria’s First Open-Air Outlet Concept Breaks Ground: Strategically positioned at the gateway to Sofia, right at the junction of one of Bulgaria’s two main highways, Outlet Village Sofia is set to redefine shopping in the region. Benefiting from the constant traffic of international travelers passing the capital and domestic tourists on the move, the project promises a steady stream of diverse shoppers. An interview with Ivan Nachkov, COO of Trinity Capital, and Simona Parvanova, Director of Leasing & Marketing, on the latest plans and developments at Trinity Capital.
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