Daily Archives: June 8, 2020

Sustainability is the new business model: Jesper Brodin, CEO, Ingka Group

While the current unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people live and work, the climate crisis could have a much larger impact on people’s health and economy. Just like the pandemic, the climate crisis respects no borders and impacts … Continue reading

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga: Back to the “new” normality

Now that it is possible to meet again and spend time together, McArthurGlen is looking towards a “new” normality where one can shop with family and friends with the assurance that all the essential health measures to guarantee a safe … Continue reading

Konrad Grüss is the new Managing Director of Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor. Konrad Grüss is its Global IKEA Expansion Manager, and he has been acting manager for the franchise business since February 2020. “I am happy that … Continue reading

Capital & Regional announces re-opening of all retail across its seven community shopping centres

This includes its London-based centres, The Mall Wood Green, The Mall Walthamstow and Exchange Ilford, as well as The Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead, The Mall Maidstone, The Mall Luton and The Mall Blackburn.  All of Capital & Regional’s shopping centres … Continue reading

Trei Opens its 17th Vendo Park in Poland

Płock has a population of around 120,000 residents and lies roughly 100 kilometres north-west of Warsaw. The total investment costs equal 6.7 million euros. Extending over 4,200 square metres of lettable area, the retail park is home to the established retailers … Continue reading

Mapic Italy 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19

Now it’s official: Mapic Italy, scheduled to take place on July 1 and 2, 2020 in Milan, has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns related to Covid-19.  Despite the recent easing of the lockdown in Italy, there are still ongoing … Continue reading

Hammerson flagship destinations in England to re-open from 15 June

Hammerson has announced that its flagship destinations in England are to re-open from 15 June, in line with the latest guidance from the UK Government. This follows the re-opening of four destinations in France in May, (Les Terrasses du Port, … Continue reading

DIY is trendy: “Kreativmarkt Hamburg” opens at Quarree Wandsbek

“Kreativmarkt Hamburg” will open at Quarree Wandsbek on September 21, 2020. On its 500 sq m, this market will provide everything one needs for a wide range of creative and trendy hobbies. From decorations, paper goods, paints, and art supplies … Continue reading

The office-ization of the high street

By Zoe Ellis-Moore The demise of the high street has been prophesized for years as the market capitalization of ecommerce ballooned, and research shows that Britain’s high streets have lost around 50,000 shops in the last decade. The streets themselves … Continue reading