BY JÖRG F. BITZER The fact remains that simply putting one retail area beside one another or its solitary location are no longer enough for stationary retail to retain its customers. Entertainment, infotainment, quality of stay, and recreational activities are … Continue reading
BY LISETTE VAN DOORN Not only are more people choosing to live in cities, businesses and an ever-growing flow of tourists are also flocking to urban areas. As a result, more and more cities are competing to become the favored … Continue reading
ACROSS: Eurovea opened in March 2010. How has business developed for this mixed-use-property so far? PETER KORBAČKA: Eurovea located on the riverside is part of the modern urban quarter in the vicinity of the historical center of Bratislava. It represents … Continue reading
ACROSS: For our readers, could you give a sketch of theleisureway profile? GASTÓN GAITÁN: Sure, we are complete leisure solution providers with a profound, hard-earned understanding of commercial environments. theleisureway (TLW) is a cutting-edge company combining the power of consultancy, … Continue reading
Interest in retail parks is increasing significantly within Europe, Cushman & Wakefield’s “European Retail Park Development Report” has revealed. It states that, by the end of this year, 1.3 million sq m of new retail space will be added in … Continue reading
BY GYULA GYALAY-KORPOS The official reasoning was that the customers—mainly working women with families—could not get used to the Sunday shopping ban and it was a topic of annoyed discussions even one year after its introduction. The other reason could … Continue reading
BY PIOTR LISS In its final version, the tax-free amount was set at PLN 17 million (€4 million) monthly, which is PLN 204 million annually. Above this amount, chains will be obliged pay 0.8% up to a revenue of PLN … Continue reading
BY DAVID HARPER Some cannot get past issues around store sizes, rents, and business rates and others don’t quite match product or price to a European audience, while the few that get it right the first time develop a huge … Continue reading
BY JORGE MORGADINHO In mature geographies with a high level of competition such as the European market, consumers are increasingly searching for challenges and enticements that match the new trends they see, yearn for, and experience by means of all … Continue reading
Five words are enough to stir up interest: six months’ base rent free. This is the handsome prize that awaits the winners of the retail competition “First Store by Alexa” in the two categories “Best Brand” and “Best Newcomer.” The … Continue reading
BY JONATHAN DOUGHTY The title was “little people become giants” and it has received an enormous amount of comment and response from colleagues around the world. ACROSS is an interesting platform for us, especially now that we are “JLL Foodservice … Continue reading
It was an impressive moment even for established lighting professionals. When MK Illumination, the European market leader in the field, lit up Frankfurt’s MyZeil shopping center with thousands of lights at the end of November last year, this catapulted the … Continue reading
ACROSS: HOW DID YOU GET INTO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS? KLAUS MARK: I carried out the installation of fairy lights during the Christmas season for a small enterprise in Innsbruck. That was my first point of contact with Christmas lights. I liked … Continue reading
ACROSS: IMMOFINANZ RELIES ON A SUPER-REGIONAL BRAND STRATEGY FOR ITS RETAIL PORTFOLIO. SPECIFICALLY: VIVO! FOR SHOPPING CENTERS AND STOP SHOP FOR RETAIL PARKS. WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU HOPE TO OBTAIN THROUGH THIS STRATEGY AND WHAT EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH … Continue reading
Based on Switzerland’s vitality and diversity, the central idea of the multi-functional experience center is “Rich diversity and true ‘Swissness.’” The new Mall of Switzerland is located on a piece of central Switzerland in Ebikon the size of about 10 soccer … Continue reading
Paul Sargent, CEO of the British Property specialist Queensberry, can’t believe his luck. “My team has been focused for the last 18 months on winning this major instruction. It is a dream come true.” Sargent’s elation is understandable. After all, … Continue reading
Emperor Franz Joseph I officially opened the Ringstraße on May 1, 1865. The Austrian capital eagerly popped the corks last year to mark the 150th anniversary. The famous, approximately 5 kilometer thoroughfare with its many attractions, including the State Opera, … Continue reading
BY GREGORY FONSECA Through it all, one striking theme concerns me—that we Europeans are injecting self-imposed complexities or failing to address historically arcane procedures in our consultation processes for design and build schemes. These complexities lead to inherently long delivery … Continue reading
ACROSS: HOW HAS THE CITY DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS? FRANK McAVEETY: Glasgow has transformed into a thriving, global city. Driven by milestones such as the Garden Festival, the UK City of Architecture and Design, and Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, … Continue reading
BY ALEXANDER OTTO At our centers alone, the gastronomy turnover rose by 54% between 2010 and 2015: It is no secret that food is an essential feature that differentiates shopping centers from e-commerce. We were surprised to learn recently from … Continue reading
