Monthly Archives: November 2019

The O2 scores with the world’s first interactive football challenge experience

KickTown is set to take a 3,000 sq ft sized space within ICON Outlet and will open its doors in December.  The concept is the brainchild of Harry Lewis, owner of one of the world’s largest dedicated football YouTube channels, … Continue reading

Game Changer: Razer choose Chinatown London for European debut

Founded in 2005, the company have designed and built the largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware – including the world’s first specialist gaming mouse – and have approximately 70 million users across continents on their software platforms. The RazerStore London is … Continue reading

Chapman Taylor wins design competition for global harbor in Lanzhou, China

The successful competition design for the 900,000 sq m Lanzhou Global Harbor will create a mixed-use city centre development facing Lanzhou West mainline railway station. The development will include two 350-metre-high landmark towers which will incorporate office, residential and hotel uses. … Continue reading

Jo Malone London unveils costum perfumery at Liverpool One

Quintessentially British and globally renowned, Jo Malone London is at the distinguished forefront of perfumery, curating stylish and sophisticated ranges of scents since 1994. Situated at 12 Peter’s Lane, Liverpool ONE’s luxury hub, the new concept store adds to Jo … Continue reading

Immofinanz increases net profit by roughly 50% to EUR 202.6 million in the first three quarters of 2019

Rental income rose by 15.8% to EUR 203.4 million (including the reclassifications from the initial application of IFRS 16). After an adjustment for these reclassifications, the increase in rental income equalled 9.0%. The results of asset management increased 14.3% to EUR 153.8 million, the operating … Continue reading

Next steps being taken in £1 Billion regeneration of Swansea, Wales

The £1 billion transformation of Swansea city centre will take a major step forward this month with main construction work on one of the regeneration’s flagship developments, ‘Swansea Central’, starting onsite on 27 November. An integral part of the ambitious … Continue reading

St. David’s adds lifestyle double with Skechers and Ted Baker openings

From their new 2,800 sq ft unit on the Grand Arcade, Ted Baker has added to the growing list of international fashion brands to have opened at St David’s in the last 18 months, including Inditex brands Bershka and Stradivarius, … Continue reading

Naomi Campbell with charity pop-up store in Westfield London

On offer will be limited-edition clothing items from international fashion brands as well as items from Naomi Campbell’s celebrity friends and the British supermodel’s own wardrobe. Fashion For Relief was founded by Naomi Campbell in 2005 and has raised millions … Continue reading

“Shopping center yields have reached levels of 6.75 to 7.25% in Bucharest”

ACROSS: What investment volume do you expect for this year in Romania? LIVIU TUDOR: According to forecasts, Romania is expected to become the second largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe. The country continues to attract investors from across the … Continue reading

NEPI Rockcastle inaugurates premium commercial center Promenada Sibiu

Situated on Lector no. 1-3 street, at walking distance from Sibiu’s Old Town and next to the train station, the latest and most modern mall in town offers a new, premium, shopping and leisure experience, with unique architecture elements, exclusive … Continue reading

John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners create experimental concept shop

John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners have unveiled a retail dream team of experts including interior designers, chefs and wine connoisseurs, gardeners, gadget specialists, personal stylists and make-up artists. In a unique experiment, the retailer will launch a … Continue reading

EDS Park Opatów recently opened in Poland

The electronics retailer will be the first store to welcome its customers on November 14. The drugstore and the family fashion store will be opened till end of November. Every subsequent opening will be accompanied by the events organised directly … Continue reading

Revo names Vivienne King as new CEO

The Board of Revo, the organisation that represents the UK’s £360 billion retail property and placemaking sector, announces that it has appointed Vivienne King to the position of CEO following a thorough search process. King brings more than 30 years … Continue reading

The Ivy Cardiff opened its doors at St David’s

The new two-floor 5,400 sq ft brasserie has a capacity of up to 284 guests, an outdoor seating area, and an elegant private dining room with views across The Hayes. Designed by an in-house team, the space includes bespoke interior … Continue reading

Outlet Centers Weather the Storm

By Nicky Lovell Though rumors of the death of the UK high street are exaggerated, it is certain that retail has been extremely challenged and in the throes of major transformation. While there is clear decline in some categories and … Continue reading

Stanica Nivy will be home to the largest number of Inditex brands under one roof in Slovakia

Stanica Nivy is a game changer on the Slovak retail market. It will become a destination in the heart of Bratislava due to its unique combination of functions. Less than a year before opening, Stanica Nivy confirms that it will become … Continue reading

“What Do Cities Need in the Digital Age?”

It centred on the question of “What Do Cities Need in the Digital Age?” and included key notes by Bernd Buchholz (Minister of Economic Affairs of the Federal State of Schleswig Holstein), Peter Cohrs (a THEO investor), Martin Mörl (Prelios … Continue reading

RUSTA commissioned B&P Bergmannpartners with its expansion in Germany

The Swedish discounter for home accessoires commissioned B&P Bergmannpartners with the real estate management of its store portfolio and the expansion in Germany. The mandate includes the development of a general location strategy, the derivation of whitespots, the acquisition, negotiation … Continue reading

New Abercrombie & Fitch store at Westfield London

The store opend on November 22 and both brands will feature the updated prototype format. Following this addition, all of A&F Co.’s brands will be represented at Westfield London – a new Hollister store, which includes Gilly Hicks, has been … Continue reading

The second edition of “ACROSS Retail Talks“

The successful premiere of the exclusive event series “ACROSS Retail Talks” took place in Vienna on September 18, 2019. The second edition of this new format happened recently on November 12, 2019 at 4:30pm, where the industry traditionally comes together … Continue reading