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OUTLOOK 2024: “Placemaking As A Conduit For Change”

March 7, 2024

“We are seeing a much greater focus being placed on delivering quantifiable, and measurable, social value progress within individual placemaking schemes,” states Andrew Sparrow, Director of Activate at Workman LLP, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Contrarians At The Gates”

March 7, 2024

“Great placemaking means rethinking investment, business and operating models,” states William Kistler, Founder and Managing Partner of UrbanOvation, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OULOOK 2024: “Locations And Places Work Best When They Are Fully Integrated”

March 7, 2024

“Finding ways to economically adapt and re-use buildings and the physical environment, rather than demolish and re-build, will be key in 2024,” states Nick Hartwell, Leasing Director at Lunson Mitchenall, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Concentrate On Those Markets And Locations That Offer Steady And Long-Term Growth.”

March 6, 2024

“We have to constantly innovate to stay ahead in the retail market,” states Pavel Skvara, Global Development Director at AmRest, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “In A Competitive Market, There Is A Small Margin For Errors”

March 6, 2024

“Cinemas and restaurants were complimentary parts of shopping centers for a long time. They are not anymore.”

OUTLOOK 2024: “Repurposing And Restructuring Existing Old-School Retail Destinations Will Be The New Trend”

March 6, 2024

“The interest of developers in renovating existing projects and building retail parks will continue,” states Ortaç Özortaç, Partner at Weconsult, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “The Show Must Go On”

March 5, 2024

“There is a unique opportunity for those who stand out, pioneer innovative concepts and set trends,” states Romina Jenei, CEO of RegioPlan Consulting, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Under Even Greater Pressure Than Before”

March 5, 2024

“Shopping destinations need to be particularly revitalized, and this is where retailers, investors, landlords and city marketing departments are equally challenged to develop clever concepts,” states Filip Vojtech, Geomarketing expert for the retail sector at GfK, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Necessity, Discount And Convenience-Based Retail Is Likely To Prove A Resilient Performer”

March 1, 2024

“Create value by repurposing and retrofitting assets to create modern, attractive and sustainable convenience real estate projects,” states Axel Despriet, Managing Partner at Mitiska REIM, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Emphasize Delivering Above And Beyond Customer Expectations”

February 29, 2024

“The current economic situation, marked by changes in consumer behavior due to inflation and interest rates, presents opportunities for businesses that provide value,” states Brendon O´Reilly, Managing Director at FASHION HOUSE Group, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Mitigate the need for economic development with environmental sustainability”

February 29, 2024

“Striking a balance between economic viability and creating attractive spaces is crucial,” states Nemanja Bućinac, Retail Executive, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Keeping An Eye On Accessibility…”

February 28, 2024

“Support smaller, local operators and artisan producers with more flexible spaces,” states Paulina Herrmann, Director at Coverpoint Foodservice Consulting, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “We Need To Get Away From “Only Retail” To A More Mixed Portfolio Of Offers”

February 27, 2024

“There are going to be lasting changes as we integrate more food and leisure into projects, not as a “quick fix” but as a permanent and lasting solution,” states Jonathan Doughty, Project Director on behalf of ECE Marketplaces, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Lean into the change!”

February 26, 2024

“In the future, shopping centres will look different to how they do today, but if they lean into the change, they can be just as successful as they have been in the past,” states Thomas Mark, President of MK Illumination, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Retail Locations Need A Makeover That Goes Beyond A Classic Refurbishment”

February 23, 2024

“We need to think in terms of lifespans rather than investment periods, especially with regard to ESG,” states Christian Schröder, COO at MEC, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: „Lay The Foundation For Future Outperformance”

February 22, 2024

“Placemaking is the art of shaping a special destination and making an emotional connection with the visitor during his on-site experience,” states Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas Real Estate GmbH, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: „Well-Made Places Must Also Be Sustainable And Energy-Efficient”

February 21, 2024

“We have never had so many opportunities for creating great places where people can meet up,” states Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “We Should Collaborate More With Partners Outside Of The Retail Space”

February 20, 2024

“The future of the placemaking industry lies in meeting people where they are and being part of their everyday lives,” states Cindy Andersen, Managing Director at Ingka Centres, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Let Us Keep Moving Forward With Optimism, And Add Value”

February 19, 2024

“The outlet sector has demonstrated it has its eye firmly on the ball, as well as the capacity to anticipate, be agile, flexible and ready to meet whatever changes come next,” states Daniel Losantos, CEO of NEINVER, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Invest in talent and technology”

February 16, 2024

“The fundamental change awaiting the Placemaking Industry is a shift towards exceptional agility and adaptability, driven by AI and ML,” states Markus Porvari, President and CEO at HyperIn, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Outlets Should Work Towards Shared Sustainability Goals”

February 15, 2024

“Actively engaging with all stakeholders should be key to an outlet’s overall sustainability programme,” states Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates Ltd., and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “It Is Crucial To Embrace Change And Remain Flexible”

February 14, 2024

“ESG has become a driving force for future business development,” states Jovana Cvetković, Director of Development, Technical Operations, and Innovations, at MPC Properties, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “We Must Shift The Culture Of The Industry”

February 13, 2024

“Opportunities will come if we develop strategies to change the rhythm of our assets, from a ‘shopping rhythm’ to a ‘community rhythm’,” states Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Work Even Harder To Understand The Customer”

February 12, 2024

“ESG and digitalization are here to stay and will have a continuous and long-term impact on how retail real estate is operated,” states Angelus Bernreuther, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board.

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