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Retail Attractiveness Index: Recovery of European retail markets gains breadth

September 5, 2023

The GRAI 2/2023 shows increased signs of recovery in eleven European countries. The UK, Poland, Spain, and Italy showed solid gains. Overall, the GRAI increased by six points to 113 points. However, the gap between Europe and indices in North America and Asia/Pacific is growing.

All Slovenian SES shopping malls to be fitted with large-scale photovoltaic systems

August 30, 2023

The number of photovoltaic surfaces installed in SES shopping malls is constantly increasing. This year, SES has invested in the construction of photovoltaic systems in the five Slovenian shopping centers, namely ALEJA, CITYPARK and CENTER VIČ in Ljubljana, CITYCENTER Celje and EUROPARK Maribor.

Online platform for regional products, markta, opens first store in Vienna, Austria

August 28, 2023

Since 2017, the platform in Austria stands for fair working conditions and treatments of humans, animals and the environment. In the summer of 2023, the logical step followed to also offer the regional products in their own store.

“Look at tomorrow’s opportunities instead of today’s problems.”

August 28, 2023

While the mood in Central and Western Europe’s retail sector is dominated by “gray clouds”, center developers and operators from the SEE and CEE regions are in a completely different situation. In an interview with ACROSS Publisher Reinhard Winiwarter, Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, explains his 700 million development pipeline, how NEPI is profiting from ESG, and in which regard the West can learn something from the East.

French sneaker brand VEJA opens store in Madrid

August 24, 2023

A luminous work of art catches the eye: a neon piece by Brazilian artist Kleber Matheus made especially for this location.

Nepi ROCKCASTLE DELIVERS 23% RISE IN H1 2023 NOI ON STRONG RENTAL GROWTH AND ROBUST CEE RETAIL MARKETS

August 23, 2023

Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio size, NEPI Rockcastle, delivered a 23 percent uplift in Net Operating Income (‘NOI’) for the first six months of 2023 (‘H1 2023’) to 241 million Euro. Distributable earnings per share increased by 24.9 percent to 28.52 eurocents for H1 2023 compared to H1 2022.

waterdrop opened store in Europark Salzburg

August 18, 2023

waterdrop is one of the best-known microdrinks, with stores openings all over the world. Now the wish of the founders has come true, which they already had in the founding year 2017: their own store in the Europark in Salzburg.

Kaufland reopens in the modernized part of the KaufPark in Dresden-Nickern

August 4, 2023

This Thursday, Kaufland reopened at Dohnaer Straße 246 – not even 250 meters away from the branch where the retailer had been on site for its customers in Dresden for 27 years until Wednesday evening.

Kaufland obtains regional vegetable supply from Germany’s most modern greenhouse

July 31, 2023

Kaufland is focusing on regional supply in its vegetable product range with state-of-the-art cultivation methods, as they not only conserve resources but also protect the climate.

Paunsdorf Center: Construction of Germany’s largest photovoltaic system on a shopping center roof is starting

July 26, 2023

In October, the largest photovoltaic system installed on a shopping center roof in Germany will be completed at Paunsdorf Center in Leipzig. Construction work starts at the end of July. Paunsdorf Center is working closely on this project with the city of Leipzig and its cooperation partner Leipziger Stadtwerke. The project shows that the retail and leisure destination takes its responsibility as a local player seriously and is expanding and strengthening local partnerships.

Tchibo announces pilot with second-hand platform Sellpy

July 25, 2023

Tchibo already uses environmentally friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing processes in its supply chains. The pilot with Sellpy is a further step in testing innovative approaches to make consumption and the textile industry sustainable in order to conserve resources.

NEINVER leads the way in Europe achieving Zero Waste certification for its portfolio

July 25, 2023

NEINVER has obtained Zero Waste certification for 94% of its centers in Europe, making it the first company in the shopping center sector to receive this acclaimed accreditation from the multinational TÜV Rheinland for virtually its whole portfolio across Europe. With this certification, NEINVER cements its position as a leader in sustainability and deepens its commitment to the circular economy.

Kaufland connects its 300th e-charging station in Hauzenberg to the grid

July 12, 2023

In addition to grocery products, customers in Hauzenberg can now also write “e-car charging” on their shopping list when they shop at Kaufland. The retailer´s overall 300th e-charging station is now available in the store parking lot at Florianstraße 1.

Espacio León makes further sustainability upgrades with the installation of solar panels

July 12, 2023

Espacio León, an established shopping center managed by Multi Corporation in Spain, has announced further sustainability improvements with the installation of 1.035 solar panels on the building’s rooftop.

VIA Outlets Achieves Second Highest Fitch ESG Rating

July 6, 2023

VIA Outlets has been awarded a Level 2 ESG Rating by global ratings firm Fitch, the second highest achievable. ‘Sustainable Fitch’ is the agency’s integrated sustainability and societal analytical framework, introduced last year, to deliver a more holistic quantitative and qualitative assessment of a company’s ESG performance for investors and management.

Gianni Chiarini focuses on growth abroad

July 4, 2023

Italian leather goods supplier Gianni Chiarini Firenze has set ambitious growth targets and is focusing on strengthening and expanding partnerships with Internet retailers and department stores.

Spar opened supermarket in Vienna, Austria, that blends in with nature

July 3, 2023

A building that is part of the landscape, a green car park, a roof area that is entirely planted and houses a biotope, and old trees that are built around make this site exceptional.

Gramicci opens world’s first store in Seven Dials in Covent Garden

June 30, 2023

Gramicci joins Covent Garden’s extensive range of fashion retailers such as Arc’teryx, innovative outdoor brand, American workwear brand Carhartt and luxury label Ganni.

Special Issue “Metaverse – A Big Need for Knowledge”

June 29, 2023

We present our Online Special “Metaverse – A Big Need for Knowledge”.

Swarovski opens first optical store

June 28, 2023

The newly opened Swarovski Optik Shop is located in the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria, a combination of park and museum.

NEPI Rockcastle enhances its Green Financing Framework in line with industry best practices

June 28, 2023

NEPI Rockcastle has updated its Green Financing Framework (“GFF”) with the introduction of more stringent eligibility criteria for financing or refinancing the assets or expenditures defined as “Eligible Green Projects” further strengthening the Group’s commitment to sustainability.

Sonae Sierra avoided costs of €34.9 million with the implementation of eco-efficiency measures

June 12, 2023

With a focus on carbon neutrality and sustainability goals established for 2030, Sierra has managed to lessen the use of resources on a large scale, namely water consumption, which has been reduced by around 40% since 2003.

NEPI Rockcastle achieves ‘Excellent’ rating under the BREEAM In-Use Framework for Ploiești Shopping City

May 25, 2023

NEPI Rockcastle has obtained the BREEAM In-Use Version 6 Excellent certification for green buildings, for the Ploiești Shopping City. This is the most recent version of the BREEAM accreditation, and it focuses on meeting the criteria of making a substantial contribution to climate risk mitigation and asset adjustment.

TRAFFORD CENTRE ANNOUNCES “FOR OUR FUTURE” SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM

May 22, 2023

Trafford Centre announces ‘For Our Future’ – its commitment to people and the environment. The center’s sustainability and social impact strategy focuses on positive environmental and social change, bringing together Trafford Centre’s colleagues, tenants, and the local community.

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