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The renovation and modernization process at the KING CROSS Zagreb shopping center has reached a significant stage of development: on 27 February, the part of the mall that has been completely renovated and modernized in recent months while business operations continued reopened.

As the potential for retailers to generate footfall themselves is becoming more limited, shopping centers in Germany need to closely examine their own management strategies, and their approach to repositioning, revealed an expert panel at the joint press conference “Outlook Retail Real Estate 2025”, as they examined the German commercial real estate market’s current challenges and opportunities.

Kaufland’s success story is characterized by the balance between the advantages of standardization within a large group and regional integration. In an interview with ACROSS, Michael Hiese, Chief Real Estate Officer at Kaufland International, discusses the company’s growth strategy, his optimistic outlook, why location is more important than asset class, and what makes a Kaufland store truly distinctive.

Inflation, geopolitical crises, and a weakening economy have dominated the European markets for the past two years. While EU economic growth slightly increased in 2024, Germany, the largest economy, recorded a marginal decline. Despite persistent economic challenges, there are signs of cautious optimism: Slightly higher growth is expected in the EU in 2025, with strong momentum from the CEE and SEE regions, where countries such as Poland and Croatia are expected to achieve strong growth.

Owned and managed by VIA Outlets, Sevilla Fashion Outlet is not only an outstanding retail destination within Spain, but all over Europe. The remodelling of the outlet center that was finished at the end of 2023 has contributed to a large increase in visitor numbers and brand sales at the location, and continues to inspire the industry, as can be seen by its position as a finalist for ‘Best Refurbishment and Expansion Project’ at the 2024 MAPIC Awards.

With its history stretching back to the late 1800s, today, Rinascente has a collection of nine prestigious stores in Italy, occupying large historical buildings in the heart of the main cities. They are real references for the city and for an exclusive shopping experience. The brand’s store in Florence is a unique highlight among the nine stores, especially following its remodelling in recent years.

Felix von Saucken, current Head of Residential in Germany, has been promoted to CEO of Colliers in Germany, effective 1 March 2025, reporting to Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, EMEA. Von Saucken will also become an equity partner in the business.  

Mallcomm, has announced its completed rebrand to Kinexio, including a new name, logo and brand identity. The rebrand is a mark of the transformation that Mallcomm has undergone over the last 12 years, as the business has grown from a leading retail communications tool, to become a global enterprise software solution for commercial property management.

Westfield Shopping City Süd has a clear mission: The center, located on the border of the Austrian capital of Vienna, will continue to be transformed into a true destination that expands its expertise in terms of brands, gastronomy, and entertainment while striving for the highest sustainability goals. Zsolt Juhasz, General Manager of Westfield Shopping City Süd, and his team have recently taken significant steps. At the same time, however, they still see potential for development, particularly in the area of service. In an interview with ACROSS, he explains how modern shopping center development can work successfully and why the most critical task will be to attract customers to centers in the first place.

With the ever-increasing number of ecolabels in the market, it’s a daunting task for consumers to find the truly sustainable products. To improve product credibility and compliance with sustainable practices, BetterChoice offers data-driven solutions that empower consumers and businesses with the tools and information they need to make sustainable choices.

Dolce&Gabbana has opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in London’s Covent Garden. Situated in the historic Market Building, the opening marks Dolce&Gabbana’s return to Covent Garden following the success of its Christmas pop-up on the Piazza in 2022.