Edward Cooke Chief Executive of British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) Well-placed to weather the immediate consequences of Brexit “The retail and retail property sector is well-placed to weather the immediate consequences of Brexit. In our opinion, many of … Continue reading
By Reinhard Winiwarter Great Britain is second only to Germany in economic power in the European Union, which should strengthen Britain’s bargaining position. It has so far remained unclear in what direction any talks on a trade agreement or, for … Continue reading
The shopping center comprises 42,000 sq m and 110 shops. It features a multiplex cinema, food court, as well as an 8,000 sq m outdoor leisure area with water fountains, esplanades and innovative play areas for children. It is anchored … Continue reading
Romanians can look forward to an enviable tax cut, since the country’s VAT was reduced from 24% to 20% on January 1, 2016. According to the experts of Cushman & Wakefield in Bucharest, this measure had a positive impact on … Continue reading
GERMANY Dreiländergalerie The planned shopping and service center will be built according to designs by the international architectural firm Chapman Taylor in an urban area close to the Swiss border. The architect’s plans foresee a curved building complex consisting of … Continue reading
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Mall of the World The mixed-use project will span a land area of 1.7 million sq m in the heart of Dubai and will be built in two phases. The recently evolved master plan is focused on … Continue reading
BY MANUEL JAHN What starts in the fashion and lifestyle sector typically spreads to other retail sectors, making it a useful barometer for the entire retail industry. In a recent white paper, we’ve identified trends that all retailers should keep … Continue reading
The Old Academy in Munich has a lot of history. Over centuries, it was the spiritual center of the Bavarian metropolis and had a decisive effect on the cityscape—as a Jesuit cloister, educational institution, and as the State Office for … Continue reading
ACROSS: Etele Plaza in Budapest will be completed in Q4 2019. What is the project’s current status and what makes it outstanding? TIBOR TATÁR: Etele Plaza is Futureal’s most significant retail project currently under development. It is a 53,000 sq … Continue reading
€140 million. That is the amount of money the extension of PlusCity, its tram terminal, road connection as well as its new car park have cost. Ernst Kirchmayr, the shopping center’s director in Upper Austria’s Pasching emphasizes that “the four-lane … Continue reading
ACROSS: SES has implemented and finalized numerous projects in recent months. What were the recent entrepreneurial highlights in your view? Marcus Wild: The opening of the Huma Eleven center in Vienna was an outstanding event. We also opened Fischapark … Continue reading
Neinver presented a white paper on the French outlet sector entitled “Outlet Centers: How to Support Regional Growth through 2030?” The document assesses the current state of the outlet market in France and reflects on its future. The white paper … Continue reading
ACROSS: Please outline Ampelmann’s history. MARKUS HECKHAUSEN: When I came to Berlin immediately after the German reunification, the city was in transition. The Ampelmännchen (lighted “walk” and “don’t walk” figures in pedestrian traffic lights) immediately caught my eye as symbols … Continue reading
The total stock of modern shopping centers in Bulgaria in the first half of 2016 was 771,260 sq m, with 406,660 sq m of that in Sofia. An insignificant decline in the total volume was noticeable for the second consecutive … Continue reading
Immofinanz focuses on a supra-regional brand strategy for its retail portfolio. This means that the Austrian real estate group’s shopping centers operate under the name “VIVO!”. COO Dietmar Reindl explains the reason for this strategy: “From the consumers’ perspective, branding … Continue reading
ACROSS: There is a lot of talk in the industry about “storytelling” and “experiences” as part of the design for newly or re-developed shopping center projects. How and when did you become interested in storytelling? TONI T. JÖRGENS: I … Continue reading
ACROSS: Why ICSC, why Bill Kistler, and why now? BILL KISTLER: Sometimes opportunities come along that just feel like they were meant to be. This role offers me the chance to bring a career in real estate and experience as … Continue reading
ACROSS: You have been a consultant for the gastronomy and entertainment sector of PlusCity’s extension near Linz. How did this come about? PETER POINTNER: We have been working with PlusCity for more than 20 years. During this time we … Continue reading
ACROSS: The first question is obvious: In your opinion, how will Brexit influence Glasgow’s investment market in general and the segment of retail real estates in particular? STEPHEN BIBBY: With the economic uncertainty that has come through from Brexit, … Continue reading
As a specialist in card-based payment solutions, SIX Payment Services currently provides more than 25 shopping centers with a successful and innovative gift card system. The gift cards can be used at all POS payment terminals and support a … Continue reading
