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Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf. /// credit: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Parndorf/Martin Zeman

Designer Outlet Parndorf Shows Strong Summer Performance

For Designer Outlet Parndorf, the first six months of the year were already a success story, and the 160 or so popular luxury, designer and sports stores, long opening hours until sunset and the gastronomic offerings once again brought numerous customers to the center during the summer months, shared the designer outlet in a recent press release.

credit: Rossmann

Rossmann To Open Its First Store In Switzerland

ROSSMANN has long been known and loved by Swiss customers who previously had to travel to Germany to do their shopping. Despite initial plans to open its first store next year, the drugstore company secured the opening for already this year, with more to follow.

credit: H&M

H&M Beauty Opens First Swedish Flagship Stores

This fall, H&M Beauty opens its first ever Swedish flagship stores, offering customers an elevated and inspiring in-store experience with an upgraded and reimagined brand portfolio across all categories as well as in-store services.

Food court design at CCA. /// credit: umdasch The Store Makers

umdasch To Design New Food Court At City Center Amstetten

The City Center Amstetten shopping center is planning a new food court area that will offer even greater culinary variety. umdasch The Store Makers, the Amstetten-based shopfitting and design expert, is responsible for the concept of the new food court.

credit: ACROSS, BBE, umdasch, Lane 7

„Entertainment, Shopping, F&B — Rethinking Brick-and-Mortar Retail by increasing the Shop Floor Experience“ /// ACROSS RETAIL TALK: Sept. 25th, 2024, 4pm (CET), Online/Zoom

The next ACROSS Retail Talk “Rethinking Brick-and-Mortar Retail by increasing the Shop Floor Experience” will discuss how retailers and shopping center managements can inspire and retain customers by offering true retail experiences. Join us to learn about expert insights from top professionals in the industry.

credit: Breuninger

The Breuninger Department Store Chain Is Up For Sale

Several companies have expressed interest in Breuninger, including both financial investors and retail companies. On the basis of an enterprise value, the Breuninger Group could be sold for approximately 2.5 billion euros.

credit: Foot Locker

Foot Locker To Exit Nordic Countries By Mid-2025

Foot Locker plans to shut down stores and e-commerce operations in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. This will result in the closure or transfer of operations for approximately 30 stores of the company’s 629 stores in Europe, expected to be completed by mid-2025.

credits: ON running, saint laurent bebylone, freitag, pj.lobster, the (any)thing, veja

Ten Of The Coolest Stores In Europe

The General Store, an Australian consulting agency, presented the 50 coolest stores in the world at the World Retail Congress in Paris. According to the consulting agency, the so-called coolness factor is of great importance at the moment: in addition to design, service, and impressive experiences, creativity, cult status, and commercial viability were decisive factors in the evaluation.

credit: Marks & Spencer

M&S To Test New Fashion-Only Store Strategy

Marks & Spencer is making preparations to launch a new format store in the shape of a standalone branch, offering a curated selection of its womenswear, menswear and beauty ranges.

İnegöl AVM shopping center, Türkiye. /// credit: Fiba CP

Fiba CP Continues To Collect International Awards For Outstanding Projects

Fiba Commercial Properties, a leading investor in commercial real estate in Turkey, Europe, and the Far East, continues to distinguish itself with remarkable achievements. Notably, its İnegöl AVM and Downtown Bursa Life and Entertainment projects have made a significant impact, earning spots as finalists in the prestigious Global RLI Awards 2024—one of the highest honors in the retail and entertainment sector.

credit: GfK

GfK study: European retail in 2023 and 2024

Consumers in Europe continue to be affected by various crises. After inflation peaked in 2022, 2023 was characterized by an adjustment to the increased cost of living. Additionally, the multiple global crises and the loss of purchasing power caused uncertainty, which led to concerns and a change in consumer behavior.

credit H&M

H&M will close Afound this fall

Afound, H&M’s digital outlet, will be closing its doors later this year. Brands that are displayed in the outlet have adapted more direct-to-consumer strategies, resulting in a lack of demand. Their products in sale are often sold on their own websites.

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Retailtainment: How To Increase Experience Per Square Meter
Retailers who can always find answers to consumer needs will survive. We have dedicated this “Special” to these locations: retail concepts and locations that stage themselves for the customer, appeal to all their senses, create a holistic experience, and whose success can no longer be measured in mere sales figures.
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