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TRINITY CAPITAL BULGARIA: “WE ARE DEVELOPING NOT ONLY AN OUTLET, BUT A POWER-SHOPPING DESTINATION”

February 9, 2025

Trinity Capital is one of Bulgaria’s most prominent developers and owners of retail real estate. After developing retail parks and acquiring shopping centers, the company is now entering the market for designer outlets and planning Bulgaria’s first outlet village in Sofia, which will be in the direct vicinity of the largest retail park in the Balkans, which belongs to Trinity as well. Stoyan Kolev, CEO of Trinity Capital, explains why Bulgaria is ready for an outlet, his plans for the location, why the combination of outlet and retail park makes sense, and why entertainment and gastronomy are essential keys to more footfall.

OUTLOOK 2025: “WE HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AND MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME.”

February 7, 2025

“We must move away from a “transactional” mindset to one of making people “feel welcome”,” says Chris Igwe, Global Retail Expert, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

Shopping Center Gift Cards: Personalization Meets Profitability

February 6, 2025

Jurij Triller is the CEO of Smart Octopus Solutions. Together with a co-founder, he has developed a smart gift card solution that offers a closed loop to customers and partners, unlike comparable products. He talks to ACROSS about the advantages of being independent from a major player like Visa or Mastercard, what data insights he can ensure as a result, and why personalization and customization are key.

OUTLOOK 2025: “ONLY BRANDS THAT MAINTAIN A CLEAR, COMPELLING IDENTITY WILL STAND OUT.”

February 5, 2025

“The industry must embrace creativity and innovation, ensuring every offering delivers something distinctive and exciting,” says Roger Goyk, Director Retail at Brookfield Properties Germany, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

OUTLOOK 2025: “THE ONGOING EVOLUTION OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND TENANT DEMANDS WILL NECESSITATE A PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT STYLE.”

February 4, 2025

“The overarching shift toward increased uncertainty in today’s economic and political landscape may also encourage a more hands-on approach for our retail assets,” shares Angelus Bernreuther, Head of Business Development at DEFAMA, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

ECE To Develop Gesundbrunnen Shopping Center Into A Mixed-Use Location

February 4, 2025

ECE is investing in the further development and value enhancement of the shopping center Gesundbrunnen Center Berlin and is expanding the property into a mixed-use location.

OUTLOOK 2025: “THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE COLLABORATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BRANDS AND INVESTORS.”

February 3, 2025

“We need to see more collaboration between brands, investors, developers and agents,” says Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

OUTLOOK 2025: “WE NEED TO REMAIN HIGHLY FOCUSSED TO SUPPORT THE MOMENTUM WE SEE IN OUR MARKETS.”

January 31, 2025

“Investor sentiment has improved towards core assets, which have adapted and thrived post-pandemic and in the face of the competitive challenge of ecommerce,” says Marek Noetzel, COO at NEPI Rockcastle, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

OUTLOOK 2025: “THE INDUSTRY MUST EMBRACE ADAPTIVE PLACEMAKING, LEVERAGING REAL-TIME DATA AND USER FEEDBACK TO ENSURE SPACES REMAIN RELEVANT AND FUNCTIONAL.”

January 30, 2025

“As the boundaries between physical and digital spaces blur, placemaking must fully embrace hybrid models,” says Markus Porvari, Founder and CEO of HyperIn, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

In 2024, ALEXA Berlin Confirmed Its Leading Position In The German Retail Market And Plans To Further Sharpen Its Profile As A Trend Center

January 30, 2025

The ALEXA shopping and leisure center in Berlin-Mitte can look back on an extremely positive 2024. The center, which is owned by Union Investment and managed by Sonae Sierra, was able to further expand its position as one of the most attractive retail locations in Germany with 17 new leases and 18 lease extensions and was named Germany’s best inner-city center. Further optimizations are planned for 2025.

OUTLOOK 2025: “THE INDUSTRY IS WITNESSING A LASTING TRANSFORMATION IN THE FORM OF AI AND DIGITALIZATION.”

January 29, 2025

“Smart technologies continue to set new standards for visitor interaction by combining real-time assistance with personalized engagement,” says Yurdaer Kahraman, CEO and Board Member at FIBA CP, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

OUTLOOK 2025: “SHAPE THE PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION AND ADAPT IT TO THE NEEDS OF THE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS”

January 28, 2025

“It is important that all parties pull together – owners, tenants and operators,” says Joanna Fisher, CEO of ECE Marketplaces, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

Köln-Arcaden In Germany Receives A Sustainable Mixed-Use Development from Union Investment

January 28, 2025

Union Investment, owner of the Köln Arcaden shopping center in Germany, is planning to develop the site into a new mixed-use quarter. The preliminary planning envisages around 108 apartments, some privately financed and some publicly subsidized, as well as senior citizens’ apartments, a facility with care places for senior citizens and office space for a total of around 800 employees.

OUTLOOK 2025: “WE HAVE A LOT OF BRAINS OUT THERE, BUT A LACK OF BACKBONE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY.”

January 27, 2025

“Someone’s got to do things differently in the industry now. Let’s have the spine to do it,” says Ian Sandford, President at Eurofund Group, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

OUTLOOK 2025: “The Real Test Is Maintaining A Hyper-Local Focus As We Grow And Explore New Ways To Connect People, And Foster Creativity.”

January 24, 2025

“It’s about finding the balance between staying locally relevant in each market we operate in and aligning with global goals,” says Cindy Andersen, Managing Director of Ingka Centres, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.

SES Introduces Certified Environmental Management System

January 23, 2025

SES sets a strong example for sustainable management and environmental protection with the successfully introduced comprehensive environmental management system and received ISO 14001 certification from TÜV AUSTRIA. This applies to both the SES headquarters and 15 SES shopping malls in Austria.

OUTLOOK 2025: “Stay In The Minds Of Customers”

January 23, 2025

“The greatest challenge for our industry in the following years will be to stay in the minds of customers on a permanent basis,” states Klaus Striebich, Managing Director of RaRE Advise, and Head of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the new “Outlook 2025” edition.

Special Issue “Industry Outlook 2025”

January 23, 2025

We present our Online Special “Industry Outlook 2025”.

“There is a viable solution for every property”

January 16, 2025

In an interview with ACROSS, Joachim Stumpf, Managing Director of BBE Holding and IPH Handelsimmobilien, analyzes the role of retail real estate in light of the current economic and social situation. His conclusion: “The advancing polarization is a key issue when we discuss what options we have to counter the transformation in retail. Against this backdrop, we also need to rethink retail and locations. Despite all the challenges, good and individual types of use can be found for all properties – but getting there can be painful.”

Coresight Research and NextRivet Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine Retail and Real Estate with Insight-Driven Innovation

January 10, 2025

Coresight Research, a research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology, and NextRivet, a digital innovation and implementation consultancy specializing in retail real estate, announced their strategic partnership and the launch of CoreRivet. The CoreRivet service is designed to empower retail and real estate executives with actionable insights and cutting-edge technologies that drive sales growth, operational efficiencies, and elevated customer engagement.

XXXLutz took over Porta Group from Germany

January 8, 2025

Austrian retail giant XXXLutz continues its furniture store empire. The company took over the Porta Group from Germany including 140 locations.

URW sells 15% stake in Paris shopping center Westfield Forum des Halles

January 7, 2025

Westfield Forum des Halles is a 77,600sqm flagship shopping center located in the heart of Paris. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has sold a 15% stake to CDC Investissement Immobilier, the real estate arm of French public financial institution Caisse des Dépôts (CDC).

The retail renaissance: A new approach

January 7, 2025

Over the past couple of years, it has become evident that retail is seeing a significant resurgence. This is across shopping centers, large destination indoor malls, and retail parks and outlets, explains Mark Bruce, Data & Insights Director at Mallcomm. While some may have dismissed the retail sector, others have recognized that despite some challenges, there is a great opportunity.

Special Issue “Where the Industry Stands in 2024”

December 16, 2024

We present our Online Special “#Retail Real Estate 2024 – Where the Industry Stands”.

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