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PLACE of the Week: Forum Gdańsk – A best performer with further potential

August 17, 2023

Although NEPI Rockcastle has only acquired Forum Gdańsk nine month ago, it is already one of the company’s darlings. In the first quarter of 2023, the center grew by 40 percent in sales compared to the previous year. The Forum Gdańsk can now finally exploit its full potential.

ECE Marketplaces achieves another strong leasing result with 380,000 sq m leased space in the first half of the year

August 15, 2023

The leasing performance could be increased by more than one third compared to the already strong first half of the previous year. Furthermore, the retailers in the centers recognized a positive sales development.

adidas opens innovative store at Westfield Centro with latest shop concept

August 14, 2023

In November, adidas will open a 620 sq m store at Westfield Centro in cooperation with the PTH Group. The sporting goods manufacturer is realizing its latest store concept “Home of Sports”.

Place of the Week: Victoria Place, Woking, UK – Mixed Use in Action

August 10, 2023

In recent years, the small town of Woking has gained a reputation as an economic and cultural hub, with an expanding business area, burgeoning arts scene, and busy retail center. Under the visionary leadership of the local authority, the town has been the focus of a major regeneration program, which is set to help realize its commercial potential.

Reinventing and Rethinking the Role of Retail in Physical Space

August 9, 2023

“We want to see people in our meeting places every day, so we are moving towards creating “work/live/play” retail spaces for everyone”, explains Jens Nielsen, Global Commercial & Digital Director at Ingka Centres. Following this approach, F&B has become a main focus of attention. Ingka developed the Saluhall concept to be a joyful community experience. The flexibility of the new sustainable and social concept offers people the freedom they look for, and the ability to experience life together.

Place of the Week: ParkLake in Romania – a multi-purpose space by Sonae Sierra

July 27, 2023

ParkLake is the most modern retail scheme in Romania: A natural and welcoming setting in the immediate vicinity of the park and Lake Titan, ParkLake Shopping Centre stands out as a unique complex.

NEINVER leads the way in Europe achieving Zero Waste certification for its portfolio

July 25, 2023

NEINVER has obtained Zero Waste certification for 94% of its centers in Europe, making it the first company in the shopping center sector to receive this acclaimed accreditation from the multinational TÜV Rheinland for virtually its whole portfolio across Europe. With this certification, NEINVER cements its position as a leader in sustainability and deepens its commitment to the circular economy.

HBB to start the first construction phases of the Bochum business district before the end of the year

July 20, 2023

HBB will open parts of the business district at Husemannplatz in downtown Bochum this year. Three multi-story buildings will house a wide range of uses including shopping, restaurants, offices, a hotel and fitness facilities. The rental space amounts to 37,500 sq m plus a two-story underground parking garage.

Pink-themed Anniversary Celebration of MK Illumiantion Sweden: 15 Years of Joy and Collaboration

July 19, 2023

Recently, MK Sweden celebrated a milestone – 15 years of success, joy, and collaboration. Under the theme “Crazy Pink,” this special event took place in Malmö, Sweden.

ECE AND PEPCO COOPERATE ON GERMANY-WIDE EXPANSION AND SIGN LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR 17 CENTERS

July 18, 2023

In a first step, the shopping center operator ECE Marketplaces and the retail chain Pepco have signed a total of 17 long-term leases for new Pepco stores in ECE shopping centers. The leased space amounts to a total of around 9,500 sq m.

Designer Outlet Luxembourg reports double-digit growth

July 18, 2023

Designer Outlet Luxembourg shows strong performance in both sales and visitor numbers, while enriching the shopping experience, since the takeover by ROS Retail Outlet Shopping.

LVMH buys Vuitton flagship store building on Champs Elysées

July 14, 2023

Built in the 1920s by architect Charles Henri Besnard, the building was originally commissioned by Georges Vuitton, the only child of the luxury brand’s founder.

NEINVER reports 15% sales growth across its portfolio in the first half of 2023

July 13, 2023

NEINVER has announced double-digit growth across its entire portfolio during the first half of the year, with total brand sales reaching 690 million euros, up 15% compared to the same period in 2022.

Place of the Week: MERLATA BLOOM LIFESTYLE CENTER – AN INNOVATION CASE STUDY

July 13, 2023

Nhood is scheduled to open an innovative Shopping Center in fall 2023. Merlata Bloom aims to be a smart and innovative place that combines technology and sustainability, entertainment and services, everyday life, and retail. Retail, gastronomy, and lifestyle are the conceptual components that shape the project.

HOW OPERATORS AND RETAILERS STAY ON TOP OF CHANGES IN THEIR COMMUNITY

July 13, 2023

“Shopping centers shape the city’s identity and, at best, pay dividends for the municipality’s image,“ states Uwe Seidel. The Managing Partner at Dr. Lademann & Partners on the role of shopping centers for society and what tools are essential to monitoring these changes within the respective community.

A DIGITAL PATH TO COMMUNITY

July 10, 2023

“The whole industry needs to prepare to be relevant for the unforeseeable future,” states Peter Tonstad, CEO of Placewise, in his latest PropTech column. According to him, shopping centers have the opportunity to do better by their local communities, by simply “doing good”. Introducing digital solutions is a very helpful tool to do so.

GfK study: European retail in 2022 and 2023

July 4, 2023

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European retail sector has been experiencing one crisis after another. As the pandemic faded, consumers and retailers finally hoped for relief, but the war in Ukraine immediately followed, causing further crises.

SEE: MARKETS WITH POTENTIAL, BUT ONLY FOR REALISTS

July 4, 2023

Mauro Abruzzese is an Italian retail and shopping center expert who develops projects in Kosovo for OCM International. In this interview, the CEO and Managing Director explains how the individual SEE markets are developing, what makes them different, what the local consumers are like, and what investors should consider before entering the market.

Country Profiles SEE-Markets

July 4, 2023

Learn about the potential! Country Profiles for Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

DESPITE ALL OF THE CHALLENGES: THE WESTERN BALKAN REGION IS SHOWING GOOD RESISTANCE

July 4, 2023

The BALFIN Group is the largest shopping center developer and operator in Albania and North Macedonia and is one of the most important groups in the Western Balkans region. As one of the leading investment groups in Southeastern Europe, the Group’s Vice President of Retail, Julian Mane, spoke with ACROSS about the region’s strengths, weaknesses, and current developments.

BRINGING NEW BRANDS TO THE REGION

July 4, 2023

“Through constant innovation, we can remain at the forefront of the industry and maintain our commitment to adding value to our clients’ assets,” said Cristina Santos. The Managing Director of Property Management of Sonae Sierra talked to ACROSS founder Reinhard Winiwarter about the Prishtina Mall management contract.

THE SUCCESS STORY OF BEO SHOPPING CENTER: INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY CONCEPT

July 4, 2023

BEO Shopping Center is a best practice example of how to create a meaningful identity for a shopping center. What used to be a ruined factory has become a real community center and an award-winning shopping destination. Nemanja Bućinac, Retail Leasing Director MPC Properties, gives a unique overview of BEO Shopping Center.

Two new leaders for GTC asset and legal team

July 3, 2023

GTC appoints Witold Rafalski as the Head of Asset Management and Marcin Zaskurski as the General Counsel and Head of Legal in Poland

Enhancement of the Rhein Neckar Center: New tenants from gastronomy, sports and leisure

June 29, 2023

More gastronomy, sports and leisure experience for the Rhein Neckar Center in Viernheim: ECE Marketplaces is further developing the shopping center in the economically strong Rhine-Neckar region and optimizing the center’s leisure and gastronomy offer with new tenants.

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