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Designer Outlet Algarve’s Premium Outlet Village Expansion Begins

July 2, 2024

Designer Outlet Algarve, the premium outlet village for the south of Portugal and Spain, kicks off construction for its center extension. By the summer of 2025, up to 25 new stores will open on an additional 4,000 sq m of gross lettable area, creating around 150 jobs.

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier Has Announced 12 New Tenants

July 2, 2024

In recent months, further brands have been brought on board that will further differentiate the retail and lifestyle destination’s offering. With the Grand Opening on October 17, the city of Hamburg will welcome a vibrant new destination in the heart of HafenCity – a place that dynamically combines retail, residential, office space and leisure attractions.

Key Factors Driving Quality At Shopping Centers

June 25, 2024

Why do we visit shopping centers? Is it merely for shopping, or are we seeking entertainment, a place to meet, or perhaps all of these experiences combined? Despite the diverse reasons that draw us to shopping centers, one expectation remains consistent across all visits: the demand for quality.

Sonae Sierra Avoided 22 Million Euros In Costs In 2023 Owing To Eco-Efficiency Measures

June 3, 2024

Sonae Sierra avoided €22 million in operating costs during 2023 by implementing a wide range of measures that improved eco-efficiency levels. According to the Economic Environmental and Social Report (EES Report) for 2023, the company has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% since 2005, reduced its electricity consumption by 68% since 2002 and achieved a 41% reduction in water consumption since 2003. The firm’s waste recycling rate has significantly increased 255% since 2002, reaching 67% in 2023.

Exceptional revitalization: Kaufland revives historic market hall in the heart of Sofia

May 24, 2024

Kaufland continues to expand in Europe. Revitalizations are playing an increasingly central role in this. The integration of existing retail locations and modernization has increased recently in comparison to the construction of new buildings.

Designer Outlet Croatia Is Leading The Way In Local Sustainability Awareness

May 21, 2024

Designer Outlet Croatia is running a strong ESG campaign to drive community engagement and awareness for sustainability.

Retail Attractiveness Index: European retail markets rebound after pandemic

May 16, 2024

The GRAI 1/2024 rises to 114 points, which is the highest level since 2018. It shows increased signs of recovery in nine European countries. A strong growth is especially visible in the UK, Denmark and Poland while overseas regions lag behind Europe.

NEPI Rockcastle Starts 2024 With Double Digit Growth In Net Operating Income And Tenant Sales

May 15, 2024

NEPI Rockcastle achieved a 12.7% uplift in net operating income (NOI) to 135 million euros in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 versus Q1 2023. On a like-for-like (LFL) basis NOI was up 9.4%. This solid growth was driven by higher base rents and tenant turnover as well as tight management of operating costs across its retail property portfolio, the largest in Central and Eastern Europe, reveals NEPI Rockcastle in its latest Q1 2024 business update.

STRONG SALES WILL UNDERLINE OUR CONFIDENCE

May 7, 2024

The real estate market is truly gaining pace after two years of slowdown. New buildings in Bratislava city center have maintained relatively stable price levels despite interest rate hikes, and the combination of a recovering segment and an exceptional project can present a promising investment opportunity. As investors have historically found, purchasing a new apartment in Bratislava prior toconstruction will reap returns, states Peter Píš, JTRE’s Commercial Director.

ONLINE SPECIAL “Outstanding European Placemaking Projects”

May 7, 2024

We present our Online Special “Outstanding European Placemaking Projects”.

AKEMI – Rethinking Light brings sunlight directly into interiors

April 30, 2024

The aim of the young Austrian start-up is to create a completely new, global standard for indoor lighting. The basis for this is the world’s first 3D printing process with light guides, which took two years to develop.

Europe selection of the coolest stores worldwide

April 29, 2024

The selection shows ten exciting store implementations in Europe that stand out due to their choice of materials and colors or their unique concept.

PANGAIA to open first standalone store in the UK

April 29, 2024

The material science company PANGAIA will open its first flagship store in London this summer in a prime location at 57 Carnaby Street in Soho.

Sneaker Brand VEJA opens first Store in Great Britain

April 25, 2024

London is now the sixth store of the French sneaker brand alongside Paris, New York, Bordeaux, Berlin and Madrid.

air up- reusable drinking system that adds flavor to water through fragrance – Game Changer Award Winner 2024

April 23, 2024

A start-up success story that started in Munich with the world’s first fragrance-based drinking system and is already active in over 14 countries – including the USA.

Nové Lido Aims For Carbon Neutrality: Bratislava’s Enlarged Urban Center Targets High-Quality And Healthy Living

April 23, 2024

The Nové Lido urban district aims to rejuvenate the area between Old Bridge and Apollo Bridge in Petržalka – a project with ten years of planning that will expand Bratislava´s city center on the Danube’s right bank. This will build on the area’s historical identity, while also setting new ecological and community standards for Slovakia and CEE. Ongoing BREEAM Communities International certification confirms our commitment to sustainably develop this zone in the heart of the city.

CLEANLYECO – The washing revolution in stripes!

April 9, 2024

Further products such as fabric softener and dishwashing detergent in strips are to follow in fall 2024.

First location of Berlin porridge brand “HAFERKATER” outside Germany opens in Austria

March 27, 2024

After more than 20 locations in Germany, the Berlin start-up has now also opened a store at Vienna Airport.

Refill containers and benefit from product information, recipe ideas or brand presentations through TareTag

March 26, 2024

TareTag offers retailers, restaurateurs, and (food & non-food) fillers an uncomplicated way to sell their goods in returnable containers and manage them online.

Special Issue “Outlet Update”

March 21, 2024

We present our Online Special “Outlet Update”.

t7berlin – a zero waste and plastic free 3D-Knitwear Start-up from germany’s capital

March 12, 2024

ACROSS START-UP-CHECK: Founded in 2019, the start-up t7berlin has set itself the task of producing modern basics with character that are timeless and also sustainable.

NEPI Rockcastle boosts 2024 retail development pipeline to over 650 million Euro

March 12, 2024

NEPI Rockcastle, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company has expanded its development and refurbishment pipeline in 2024 to just over 650 million Euro across its Central and Eastern European markets (CEE), the biggest retail investment programme in the region.

EuroCis 2024 Highlights Part 3 – Go beyond today!

March 1, 2024

The EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf is the leading trade fair for retail technology in Europe. A large number of international exhibitors showcase the latest IT solutions and innovations tailored specifically to the retail sector.

OUTLOOK 2024: “Mitigate the need for economic development with environmental sustainability”

February 29, 2024

“Striking a balance between economic viability and creating attractive spaces is crucial,” states Nemanja Bućinac, Retail Executive, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

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