Monthly Archives: November 2019

Multi Hungary unveils €17m refurbishment for Allee shopping centre in Budapest

The company will start the execution phase in the second quarter of 2020 and expects to complete most of the work still in 2020. Allee shopping centre offers more than 140 shops, a 13-screen multiplex cinema, restaurants, offices, a fitness … Continue reading

About “Urban regeneration“

The recommendation is not “either-or” but “both at once”: in the future, the parallel worlds of digital and high-street retailing must coalesce better. Consumers want to be served round the clock and via all channels. They have long been seeking … Continue reading

The Current Challenges of Rome’s Retail-Real-Estate Market

By Elia Federici Rome was a very interesting city for real estate for roughly two decades – from the mid-eighties to around 2005. Most of the shopping centers were built during that period, particularly in the nineties. The overall economic … Continue reading

RFR Holding and SIGNA acquire Prime Portfolio from Allianz

In a 50:50 joint venture, SIGNA Prime Selection AG (SIGNA Prime), together with RFR Holding GmbH (RFR), has acquired a unique portfolio from Allianz Real Estate GmbH, consisting of the two prime assets ‘Opernplatz 2’ in Frankfurt am Main and … Continue reading

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford marks the official opening of its £90 million expansion

Developed by Europe’s leading designer outlet group, McArthurGlen, the expansion is one of several major projects highlighted by Ashford Borough Council and Kent County Council as key employment and economic drivers in the development of the town. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet … Continue reading

Rox boutique sparkles in Liverpool One North West debut

The 1,600 sq ft store offers ROX’s own range of beautifully crafted jewellery, and for the first time in Liverpool, Hublot, the Swiss watchmaking brand, will be stocked as ROX’s exclusive watch brand. Designed by Graven, the brand’s new flagship … Continue reading

Cascades Shopping Center scores Sports Direct, Flannels and USC

Split across two floors, the new stores join Cascades Shopping Center’s existing line-up of major anchor tenants, including Primark, H&M, and TK Maxx, as the retail destination celebrates its 30th anniversary. The new Sports Direct store will embody the retailer’s identity … Continue reading

A Look at Zagreb and Central Northern Croatia

By Denis Cupic The concentration of shopping centers in Zagreb is, statistically, one of the highest in Europe, depending on the methodology used. However, new retailers are cautiously and slowly entering the Croatian market, which has led to a high … Continue reading

On the rooftop

It has been known for some time that the Signa Group wants to open a KaDeWe on Mariahilfer Straße, one of Vienna’s most popular shopping miles. A furniture store has to move to realize this plan. The Austrian real estate … Continue reading

Good Sign for the Spanish Retail Real Estate Market

By Alfonso Brunet Spain continues to register good economic indicators and is once again one of the main drivers of the euro zone. The latest published forecasts indicate GDP growth of 2.3% by 2019 and 1.9% by 2020. These positive … Continue reading

IMMOFINANZ opens repositioned VIVO! Bratislava

The VIVO! Bratislava now has 170 specialty shops on 36,000 sq m of rentable space, with many new tenants adding to the shopping experience for the entire family. The food retailer Lidl and the fashion retailer LPP Group have joined … Continue reading

Encouraging the customer to return

Actually, 83% of Atrium’s portfolio is in the two strongest economies in Central Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic, with the majority–over 50%–in Warsaw and Prague. This adds to a substantial development of entertainment and leisure areas in the malls, … Continue reading

Ashford Designer Outlet Extension officially opens to the public in Kent

The extension, designed by Chapman Taylor’s London studio alongside Applied Landscape Design, and delivered by our Bristol studio in conjunction with Main Contractor McLaren, adds 46 retail, leisure and F&B units to the 80 already operating, as well as a … Continue reading

Multi wins centre management contract for Trier Galerie in Germany

“The takeover of the management of the Trier Galerie is particularly significant for Multi. It is one of the most renowned shopping centres in Germany’s oldest city, and close to the borders of Luxembourg, France and Belgium. Our goal is … Continue reading

Opening of Hilltown Karsiyaka Shopping Center in Izmir

Ronesans opened the Hilltown Karsiyaka Shopping Center in Izmir in Turkey. The hybrid project is partly closed, and partly open air. Different pergolas cover the open streets and create a welcoming and attractive public space. Various gardens with playgrounds and … Continue reading

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village is set to be transformed into Caledonia Park

Designed by Urban Edge Architecture, RPMI Railpen’s plans include installing timber façade treatments to the units, adding canopies and enhancing the public realm.  The investment will complement the line-up of world-class brands, which includes Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, and … Continue reading

Stylish hounds strut their stuff for charity on the Strutz catwalk

Hosted by Love My Human, with additional support from Knight Frank as well as numerous local and international pet brands, the event proved to be a huge success, with front row seating selling out in record time and a significant … Continue reading

Deka Immobilien acquires part of the “Forum” in Rotterdam

The building will be added to the property portfolio of the open-ended real estate fund WestInvest InterSelect. The acquisition is part of the “Forum” project in the city centre. Including a core-renovated building, the project provides around 30,000 m² of … Continue reading

Hammerson plc announced the appointment of Méka Brunel as a Non-Executive Director

Méka is the Chief Executive of Gecina, the Euronext listed Paris-based real estate investment trust which owns a circa €19.9bn portfolio of French office and residential assets. Méka has built a long and successful career within the real estate industry. … Continue reading

The launch of „It’s All About Stories“

It was a good reason to celebrate on September 6, 2019 at the shopping center Limbecker Platz Essen in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia: ECE and the pop-up store specialist Pop Up My Brand (PUMB), a Vertikom Group company, opened a store … Continue reading