Monthly Archives: October 2019

Cushman & Wakefield wins awards at 10th PRCH Retail Awards Gala

In addition, the firm’s property management team for the Złote Tarasy Shopping Centre received an award for their campaign “What will you give this Christmas?”. This year’s Gala of PRCH Retail Awards was held in the Lecture Theatre of the Physics … Continue reading

Architecture and design at MAPIC 2019

A well-conceived, constantly renewed commercial and leisure offer is a prerequisite for the success of shopping centres. But they still need an attractive setting in which to show off effectively. This is where the architect and designer come in: their … Continue reading

El Corte Inglés creates a real estate business unit for property development and management

El Corte Inglés Real Estate, whose first chief executive will be Javier Catena, thus arrives on the scene as a new market operator that will offer its services both to the Group itself and to outside companies. The transaction is … Continue reading

People in the European Retail Real Estate Industry

Carmila Alexandre de Palmas Jacques Ehrmann resigned as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Carmila, effective June 30, 2019. The Board emphasized the quality of his governance, his strategic vision, and the results achieved under his leadership. After … Continue reading

Real estate developer Equilis has now actively entered the German market

The European real estate developer Equilis, specialised in the development of commercial, residential and office real estate, is expanding and opening its own office in Germany with headquarters in Berlin. The real estate developer Equilis was established in Belgium by … Continue reading

High end accessories brand Coach opens at intu Trafford Centre

Manchester retail and leisure destination intu Trafford Centre has welcomed high-end accessories brand Coach, with the luxury retailer’s first standalone store in the north west. Coach is the latest high-profile brand to choose intu Trafford Centre which already offers the … Continue reading

Zsar opening several new stores in October and November

Lexington the Swedish home décor and apparel brand and Best Brands, a multi-brand store with UGG, Timberland and Lacoste will open on October 18th and German outdoor brand Handstich later during the month. Diesel and L’Occitane are scheduled for late … Continue reading

Multi announces departure of CEO Josip Kardun

Steven Poelman, Chief Financial Officer of Multi Corporation, said: “On behalf of the Management Board, I wish to express our appreciation for Josip’s service to Multi and his excellent management during his tenure. Josip was instrumental in expanding our property … Continue reading

Union Investment Special: Retail Parks

“WE SEE OURSELVES AS AN ACTIVE ASSET MANAGER” Union Investment currently counts 13 retail parks in its portfolio. Henrike Waldburg, Head of Investment Management Retail, and Roman Müller, Investment Manager Retail, explain how they manage their performance. WHERE ARE RETAIL … Continue reading

Disney magic comes back to Queensgate shopping centre

The global children’s toy store features product ranges inspired by some of this year’s biggest films, including the anticipated release of Frozen 2, along with Star Wars, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King, as well as a seasonal festive … Continue reading

Development Continues to Evolve Across the Continent

The “European Retail Parks – What’s Next?” study carried out by Cushman & Wakefield makes a geographical distinction between Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). In Western Europe, they identified a declining retail trend in 2018, which marked … Continue reading

“Romania is one of the countries with the most promising market in SEE”

ACROSS: Supernova is planning construction works, expansions, and openings this year and next year. What are your most relevant activities with regard to shopping centers? MARKUS PINGGERA: Throughout 2019, we have been very active in the development and enhancement of … Continue reading

Placewise Digital and Boostcom Announce Strategic Merger

The combined company will unite and simplify all digital interactions between shoppers and shopping centers into one single platform, making it easier to deliver an elevated customer experience and drive revenue. “We’re fundamentally changing the way people and shopping centers … Continue reading

Capital & Regional steps up guest experience with the first Ofsted-approved Tinies Creche in a UK shopping centre

The partnership with Tinies is the first of its kind in the UK, with C&R’s shopping centre guests set to enjoy two hours of free childcare when it opens on October 26.  This is the latest development in The Marlowes’ Family … Continue reading

#LoveNotLandfill Presents the Most Beautiful Pre-Loved Fashion in Seven Dials, London

Check out the Barnardo’s Collection by Emma Breschi; Cancer Research UK Collection by She Wears Fashion; The Oxfam Collection by Elizabeth Whibley; The Royal Trinity Hospice Collection by Oenone, plus depop sellers Past Trash and Youth ID and a special … Continue reading

Retail Remixed: Rethinking Spaces and Places

By Nathalie Depetro We live in an age of blended consumption, where people shop, eat, drink, live, work, meet, and choose to spend their time in different places, at different times, and with different people. The transformation of retail seems … Continue reading

Constantin Wiesmann is new Director of Leasing at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany

Most recently, Constantin Wiesmann was Global Director Purchasing at Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG. From 2009 to 2019, he worked there in various management positions, including Managing Director Austria in Vienna, Director Retail Operations Asia Pacific in Singapore and … Continue reading

News from Harrods Dining Hall

Harrods is the gem of London and a national British treasure. Founded in the early 19th century by the Harrod family, the name is synonymous with prestige and great history. From the courteous door attendants, called “Green Men”, to the … Continue reading

“Don’t wanna leave, happy to come back”

By Gastón Gaitán Time is our most valuable asset. Whether it trickles, flows, or flies by, the time that belongs to each and every one of us is in a constant state of diminishment. The instant we take our first … Continue reading

“We see ourselves as an active asset manager”

ACROSS: Until a decade ago, retail parks had more of a shadowy existence within the retail real estate industry. The primary focus was on shopping centers. The situation has radically changed. Why? ROMAN MÜLLER: The increasing popularity of retail parks … Continue reading