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.
A major expansion is underway at EUROPARK Salzburg, Austria’s leading shopping destination. Construction preparations began in October on the site currently occupied by the parking area between EUROPARK and the SPAR headquarters in Taxham. The new extension will be built above the existing underground garage, with structural work scheduled to start in January 2026 – all without any disruption to ongoing operations at the center.
At MAPIC 2025, NEINVER unveils a major evolution of Alpes The Style Outlets – its second outlet in France – redesigned to be more sustainable and to deliver a higher-quality experience for visitors and brand partners. The Spanish multinational, with three decades of European outlet expertise, also shares updates on its refurbishment and extension programme, which is accelerating across the portfolio.
The major development by NEPI Rockcastle, one of Europe’s industry leaders, is currently the CEE region’s largest retail project. The extension is underway and on schedule with an investmnet budget of approximately €300M and a grand opening planned for the first quarter of 2027.
The SES shopping centers IPERCITY and LE BRENTELLE in Padua have been awarded the internationally recognised BREEAM In-Use certification at the Very Good level.
Union Investment announced the profitable sales of Palladium shopping center in Prague, a landmark asset acquired for the UniImmo: Deutschland fund in 2015. The buyer is the largest real estate fund of REICO Erste Asset Management, making the transaction the largest commercial property deal ever recorded in the Czech market.
NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value, reports strong operational resilience across the portfolio which supported continued growth through the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.
Today, every other shopper visiting one of the Cushman & Wakefield managed shopping centers in Spain, is a loyalty club member. Here’s how it all began.
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%.
The latest Ken Gunn European Outlet Industry Review 2025/26 revealed at MAPIC shows a market stabilizing at the top while accelerating with strategic change down the hierarchy.
With the acquisition of significant portfolios in Italy and Germany, the development of Malmö Designer Village, and numerous expansions, ROS Retail Outlet Shopping is among the most dynamic players in the European outlet market. Together with partner FREY, the company is now pursuing ambitious growth goals. ROS co-founder Thomas Reichenauer talks about the latest steps, synergies in ESG and digitalization, and the challenges of a changing industry.
The Victoria Leeds shopping center owned and operated by Redical has recently announced the planned arrival of APM Monaco, a fashion jewellery brand founded in 1982. APM Monaco has signed to open its first standalone boutique in the North of England, marking a key milestone in the brand’s expansion across the UK.
Retail real estate is entering a new era. Physical places act not just as trading environments but as powerful media platforms. Portland Design’s Head of Data & Analytics, Paddy Gamble, shares how emotional engagement, digital reach, and behavioral insights are reshaping the success of places.
Union Investment and NIQ-GfK’s Global Retail Attractiveness Index (GRAI) for the third quarter of 2025 confirms a continuation of the positive trend of the European retail market that has characterized the year so far.
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”.
A €5 million investment in Austria’s largest indoor fun park strengthens the repositioning of Center West Graz as a leading leisure and entertainment destination.
Gastronomy is no longer just a side element, but a key factor for the attractiveness and dwell time of shopping centers. At CC Real, F&B, therefore, has a permanent place in the expansion and repositioning strategy. Why culinary diversity is a matter for top management, which trends they consistently embrace, and why courage, hands-on management, and individual concepts make the difference: Those are the topics discussed by Markus Brugger, Managing Director Asset Management, and Sorin Scurtu, Executive Director Leasing. Despite their enthusiasm for gastronomy, the managers have a clear message: Well-executed gastronomy is a differentiating factor, but not a universal remedy.
Silverburn, the leading prime retail and leisure asset located in Glasgow, owned by Henderson Park and managed by Eurofund Group, has further expanded its growing F&B offer with the recent signing of Wingstop UK.
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.
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.
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned real estate management firms, today announces the launch of its closed-end Redevco European Retail Parks Fund. This new investment vehicle focuses on acquiring and managing high-quality, convenience-led retail parks across Europe and the UK. The strategy is backed by commitments from CBRE Investment Management’s (“CBRE IM”) Indirect Real Estate Strategies, acting on behalf of global institutional investors, as well as co-investment by Redevco.
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