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“Invest in people, not just the look”

September 7, 2023

The European shopping center market overvalues design and investment but needs to pay more attention to atmosphere, interaction, and service, says Will Odwarka. This hurts the centers and especially their gastronomy section. The founder and CEO of Dubai-based Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting explains in his conversation with ACROSS editor Reinhard Winiwarter why excellent, personable service is the prerequisite for everything in the field of gastronomy.

Place of the Week: Retail Park The Leaf sets sustainability standards

September 7, 2023

Retail parks are not only winning formats, developing them in the most sustainable way is the most future proof way: This is why Redevco’s ecological retail park “The Leaf” is our place of the week.

Retail Attractiveness Index: Recovery of European retail markets gains breadth

September 5, 2023

The GRAI 2/2023 shows increased signs of recovery in eleven European countries. The UK, Poland, Spain, and Italy showed solid gains. Overall, the GRAI increased by six points to 113 points. However, the gap between Europe and indices in North America and Asia/Pacific is growing.

Francisco Cavaleiro de Ferreira appointed Managing Director Iberia at Multi Corporation

September 1, 2023

Multi Corporation has announced the return of Francisco Cavaleiro de Ferreira as Managing Director Iberia, effective September 1st, 2023.

Place of the Week: Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier is on the home stretch

August 31, 2023

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield celebrates topping-out ceremony at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier with more than 300 guests. There is enough reason to celebrate: The Pre-letting rate in retail, food & beverage and leisure is at 85 percent

Two new members: Steffen Hofmann and Otto Ambagtsheer join the ACROSS Advisory Board

August 30, 2023

The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to welcome its newest members, Steffen Hofman and Otto Ambagtsheer.

Retail Parks In Poland Are Thriving Even In Challenging Times

August 30, 2023

Despite the current unfavorable economic situation in Poland, retail parks are still growing rapidly. Nevertheless, Trei Real Estate Poland has built and opened 35 retail parks under the Vendo Park brand, and has another three scheduled to open later this year. The company may even say that in the face of many market challenges business is going very well.

TK Maxx expands in ZAM Munich district center in 2024

August 29, 2023

Tk Maxx is expanding and will open its third store in Munich in 2024, in the multifunctional ZAM district center of the Rosa-Alscher Group in Munich-Freiham.

MEC leases 90,500 sq m in the first half of 2023

August 28, 2023

MEC again increased its rental performance compared to the already strong prior-year period. The contractual partners include Woolworth, Ernstings Family, Takko, C&A, Media Markt, Kaufland, Deichmann, Aldi, Rossmann, Kik and alltours.

“Look at tomorrow’s opportunities instead of today’s problems.”

August 28, 2023

While the mood in Central and Western Europe’s retail sector is dominated by “gray clouds”, center developers and operators from the SEE and CEE regions are in a completely different situation. In an interview with ACROSS Publisher Reinhard Winiwarter, Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, explains his 700 million development pipeline, how NEPI is profiting from ESG, and in which regard the West can learn something from the East.

Modepark Röther opens in Klagenfurt, Austria

August 28, 2023

In a few days, on August 31, 2023, the Modepark Röther will open its doors on an area of around 4500 sq m at St. Ruprechter Straße 90 in Klagenfurt.

ONLINE SPECIAL “Retail Park Update”

August 24, 2023

We present our Online Special “Retail Park Update”.

Nepi ROCKCASTLE DELIVERS 23% RISE IN H1 2023 NOI ON STRONG RENTAL GROWTH AND ROBUST CEE RETAIL MARKETS

August 23, 2023

Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio size, NEPI Rockcastle, delivered a 23 percent uplift in Net Operating Income (‘NOI’) for the first six months of 2023 (‘H1 2023’) to 241 million Euro. Distributable earnings per share increased by 24.9 percent to 28.52 eurocents for H1 2023 compared to H1 2022.

MEC receives mandate extension for Shopping City Baden-Baden, Germany

August 22, 2023

Ingka Centres to invest 170 million Euro in one of Scandinavia’s busiest commercial areas

August 17, 2023

Ingka Centres has announced a new investment of around 170 million Euro into a major expansion of its Kungens Kurva shopping center in Stockholm over the next 10 years.

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.

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