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HOW THE OUTLET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS HAS CHANGED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates, takes us on a journey through 20 years of the outlet industry – from site identification, planning, construction, leading to exit funding and marketing. Much has changed, but the basic principles have remained the same.

The Swiss Council Market Report 2024

The revival of Swiss shopping centers – shopping centers that combine shopping convenience and experience offer the highest added value.

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Harrods Holiday & Occasion Rooms: A Testament to Excellence with umdasch The Store Makers

In December 2023, London’s luxury department store, Harrods, unveiled two new womenswear rooms dedicated to occasionwear and swimwear, as part of its redevelopment project at its Knightsbridge home. umdasch The Store Makers was entrusted with bringing Harrods’ vision to life – implementing the shopfitting based on a concept by David Collins Studio. The result sets the stage for an ideal shopping experience tailored to special occasions.

Susan Hagerty Bonsak, CEO of Placewise.

OUTLETS: A WIN-WIN FOR CONSUMERS AND RETAILERS

“In reading up for this commentary on outlet malls, I was surprised to learn that the concept has been around for a surprisingly long time, especially in the US”, states Susan Hagerty Bonsak, CEO of Placewise.

Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf /// credit: DANIEL BOINTNER

TOURISM AND SHOPPING BELONG TOGETHER!

After a record year in 2023, Designer Outlet Parndorf hopes to build on its 2019 figures in terms of international tourism this year. ACROSS spoke to Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf, about the return of international tourists, the potential of visitors from Southern Asia and Middle East, and the importance of cooperation, among other things.

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“We change names into places, places into destinations, and destinations into brands”

Social and geopolitical developments have dominated the placemaking industry in recent years. During these challenging times, important issues, such as location marketing, have been overshadowed by others – and not just in the media. While this may seem understandable at first glance, it has now become clear that companies that have continuously focused on the issues of market positioning and professional location marketing are more fit for the future. ACROSS spoke with Sebastian Guth, Managing Director of 21Media, about what good location campaigns look like, the differences between B2B and B2C campaigns, and why operators who fail to focus on marketing will lose out in the medium term.

Magdalena Chachulska is Asset Management Director at NEINVER Poland. /// Images: NEINVER

FACTORY: How To Remain The Market Leader In Poland

FACTORY, the Polish outlet brand managed by NEINVER, is not only an awarded outlet brand but also a success story. ACROSS spoke with Magdalena Chachulska, Asset Management Director NEINVER Poland, about the portfolio, developments, specifics about the Polish market and what needs to be done to remain the market leader in 2024.

September 26, 2024, as part of a major event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ruhr Park center, which opened in 1964. /// credit: URW

Rebranding To Westfield Ruhr Park – Shopping Destination In Bochum Becomes Part Of The Now Expanded Network Of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield In Germany

In the 60th anniversary year of the future Westfield Ruhr Park in Bochum, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is crowning the success story of one of the largest shopping and leisure destinations in Germany: Westfield Ruhr Park will be the third destination in Germany to bear the internationally renowned Westfield brand name, alongside Westfield Centro in Oberhausen and Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier.

ACROSS RETAIL TALK: INVESTORS’ VIEW ON THE PLACEMAKING INDUSTRY – “The window for opportunities is wide open”

“The money is there but is selective” – There are and will always be investments in retail real estate. Investing in retail real estate is particularly attractive since the industry has come through the crisis faster than other asset classes. In the latest ACROSS Retail Talk, “Euphoria, a new dawn, or more of the same?” sheds light on the investor’s perspective for 2024, a high-caliber panel concluded: There are more opportunities than ever, not only in the CEE-market, but also in so called struggling markets like Germany and Spain.

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