Monthly Archives: March 2019

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Three-month report

First quarter (1 December 2018 – 28 February 2019) The H&M group’s net sales increased by 10 percent to SEK 51,015 m (46,181) in the first quarter. In local currencies, net sales increased by 4 percent. The ongoing transformation work … Continue reading

Sole Underwrite over 1.1 Billion Euros | Financing of Potsdamer Platz in Berlin

In addition to the replacement of a bank consortium, the refurbishment of the retail space is to be co-financed. The Potsdamer Platz quarter in Berlin was built in the 1990s according to plans developed by famous architects such as Renzo … Continue reading

Forum Poprad in Slovakia Has Been Sold

The sellers have been advised by real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield. Forum Poprad opened in the heart of the city in October 2015 and is one of the most modern shopping centers in Slovakia. It has become a … Continue reading

JAMAYA TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH TOUCHWOOD DEBUT

Designed by an in-house team, the 65 cover and 1,779 sq ft restaurant features a bespoke graffiti mural, inspired by Jamaican culture and created by local portrait artist and illustrator, Nathan Parker. The unit is clad in brightly coloured traditional … Continue reading

Cornerstone ceremony held at Galeria Chełm

The symbolic foundation act for Galeria Chełm was signed by Jakub Banaszek, Mayor of Chełm; Monika Woźniak-Zawioła, CEO Equilis Poland; Tomasz Szewczyk and Henrik Stig Moeller, Managing Partners at Acteeum Group, and Joanna Makowiecka-Gaca, CEO Karmar S.A., the General Contractor … Continue reading

WOLFSBURG: DISTRICT OF THE FUTURE TO BECOME A REALITY IN WOLFSBURG’S NORDKOPF AREA

Plans for Wolfsburg’s Nordkopf district follow a clear vision for a city of the future. The new urban district will integrate office and residential spaces, leisure amenities, retail shops, hotels and restaurants as well as mobility and digital solutions. The … Continue reading

NEINVER strengthens its leadership in Poland with the opening of Silesia Outlet

With the opening of this centre, the Spanish multinational now operates 16 outlet centres throughout Europe totalling a GLA of 313,000 sq m. Silesia Outlet is debuting with 12,000 sq m of commercial space, 60 shops featuring top domestic and … Continue reading

IT’S PAR-TEE TIME AS JUNKYARD GOLF CLUB OPENS IN LIVERPOOL ONE

The brand’s fifth site in the UK offers three unique nine-hole golf courses, each with its own distinct theme: Pablo, a ‘polluted paradise’, Gary, a ‘scrapyard disco’, and Bozo, a ‘dystopian fairground’. Designed by Junkyard Golf Club’s in-house team, each … Continue reading

SHELLEY SANDZER SECURES DEBUT SITE FOR NEW FITNESS CONCEPT BACKED BY GARETH BALE

The Rowbots concept is inspired by the transhumanism philosophy and employs rowing and dynamic floor exercises to create a complete work-out, which maximizes on the potential of the mind and body. The 1,800 sq ft unit will provide space for … Continue reading

THE CHERRY MOON HAND PICKS THE KING’S ROAD

The Cherry Moon began as an e-commerce platform, dedicated to showcasing emerging international designers, to UK audiences. Originating from a photography studio, the brand has used their technical background to drive this new retail concept forward. They have now selected … Continue reading

ECE Modernizes Nova Eventis

The Nova Eventis shopping and experience center in Leipzig/Halle (Germany) will be extensively modernized, redesigned and significantly upgraded over the next few years and will be developed into a theme park for entertainment and sports, focusing primarily on families. Through … Continue reading

Creating Space Instead of Creating Buildings

Award-winning is always a reason to celebrate. Thus, at the end of last year, TconcepT, based in The Hague, popped champagne corks once again. As the design firm specializes in architecture, concepts, and placemaking, won the Best Retail Architecture Turkey … Continue reading

DECATHLON OPENS NEW UNIT WITHIN BISTRITA RETAIL PARK IN ROMANIA

The new store of Decathlon will have a 934 sq. m surface, joining a mix of retailers such as Carrefour Market, Help Net, Lems, JYSK, Sportisimo, Dinoland, Inmedio, Contakt, Top Shop, Churreria Julia, Noodle Pack, Salad Box and Angie’s Pizza. … Continue reading

Eperia: Second Phase Underway

ADVERTORIAL The mall has enjoyed a successful first year as it has become a market-leading shopping destination in Prešov, with its location rendering it ideal for shopping as well as both a cultural and social hub. Footfall counters have recorded … Continue reading

SPRING LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AT MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET PARNDORF

Based on its current motto “Hello Spring!”, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Parndorf presents itself in a playful way: 40,000 flowers, provided by Huber Gardening from Hainburg an der Donau with its store in Neusiedl am See, as well as magnificent butterflies … Continue reading

MK ILLUMINATION TAKES A LOOK AT VÄLA CENTRUM’S “YEAR OF LOVE”

Väla Centrum (Väla) is based on the outskirts of Helsingborg in Sweden and is a popular destination for visitors who love the world-class shopping and leisure experience offered by the center’s 200 shops and restaurants. In 2018, marketing manager Ulrika … Continue reading

Handling Digitization a Must

ACROSS: Mister Beddig, you have been a member of the Kintyre management team since the beginning of the year and have many years of experience as an asset and property manager in the real estate industry. What brought you to … Continue reading

The Emotional Connection with the Always Connected Consumer

By Dolores Bañón In the retail world, brands have, for some time, pursued a carefully defined goal: the establishment of an emotional connection with their customers. But, what exactly does that connection mean, and how is it achieved? A visit … Continue reading

JYSK celebrates 40th anniversary with opening in Ireland

40 years have elapsed since the founder of JYSK, Lars Larsen, welcomed the first customers to JYSK in the store on Silkeborgvej in Aarhus in Denmark, on 2 April 1979. Since then customers have been welcomed in over 2,700 stores … Continue reading

Outlets to be Featured at ICSC European Conference & Exhibition

The first day of programming, April 10, the conference will include “The Future of Retail — Next Generation of Outlets.” The session will address how hybrid schemes are changing the landscape for investors, operators and retailers. Presenters include Philippe Journo, … Continue reading