Monthly Archives: August 2020

The Rolling Stones to open ‘world exclusive’ flagship store on Carnaby Street

The new store, created in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, will feature all the hallmarks of the iconic band and include exclusive new fashion and merchandise under the ‘RS No. 9 Carnaby’ brand available … Continue reading

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Two new signings for Bullring

Hammerson is pleased to announce that its flagship destination Bullring is welcoming two new brands to its line-up. Internationally renowned luxury life and style brand Kate Spade New York launched its new store at the destination on 14 August, while global interactive … Continue reading

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Anna Reuterskiöld appointed Partner, Head of CapMan Real Estate Sweden

“In recognition of her huge contribution to the business since 2014, as well as her dedication, initiative, productivity and leadership qualities, I am delighted to announce that Anna will become the Country Head for CapMan Real Estate Sweden, taking on … Continue reading

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Portland’s MD, Ibrahim Ibrahim, joins UK government’s high streets task force board

Mark Robinson, High Streets Task Force Chair comments: I’m delighted to welcome Ibrahim to the High Streets Task Force as I know he is dedicated to sustainable, inclusive and successful town centres. At Portland, he has led inspirational change and … Continue reading

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Retail sales and footfall move in the right direction on the long road to recovery

However, a decline in consumer confidence means retail sales are still at much lower levels compared to last year.   While footfall remains c.40% down year-on-year across most retail asset types, this is a significant improvement on figures seen throughout lockdown, … Continue reading

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Sandra Roos is KappAhl’s new Head of Sustainability

“Sandra’s sterling research background will allow us to create new opportunities in our important work to transition to an even more sustainable business model,” says KappAhl’s CEO Elisabeth Peregi. Sandra Roos has a PhD from Chalmers University of Technology, for … Continue reading

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3-5-1 Konferenz – GCSP’s innovative and alternative congress

“We simply had to come up with something to provide an alternative to the very popular German Council Congress in Berlin that would also take Corona into account,” says Christine Hager, Chairwoman of the German Council of Shopping Places (GCSP) … Continue reading

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British Land partners with Equiem to deliver a new Digital Occupier Experience App

Broadgate, one of London’s largest pedestrianised neighbourhoods, will be the first British Land campus to benefit from the partnership. Over 26,000 people are based at the campus, which attracts more than 19 million visitors each year. The app is designed … Continue reading

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M7 Real Estate sells retail portfolio to FIM Group for €86.4 million

The portfolio, which includes a mix of high quality, food anchored tenants, comprises a total rental area of 72,594 sq m. The assets are 92% let to a range of occupiers including Lidl, Netto, Edeka, Rewe, Dänisches Bettenlager and SIEMES … Continue reading

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Trei Borrows over 51 Million Euros in Cross-Border Financing Arrangement

The loan represents a cross-border financing arrangement and breaks down into two tranches of five and ten years, respectively. It is collateralised with 40 supermarkets from the existing portfolio of Trei Poland, the supermarkets being occupied by Biedronka, Poland’s market … Continue reading

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield responds to market rumours

As detailed in its H1-2020 results communication, as at June 30, 2020, URW had €12.7 Bn of cash and undrawn credit facilities at its disposal. URW has taken a number of steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen its … Continue reading

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Lidl opens 100th London store

Lidl GB has today opened its 100th store in London in Beckton, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the same low prices in all locations across London as it does nationwide, taking on the established supermarket convenience offering. The discounter has … Continue reading

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GfK analysis: Large cities most impacted by COVID-19-related decline in visitor numbers

Filip Vojtech—an expert in retail as well as fashion & lifestyle for GfK’s Geomarketing solution area—talks about GfK Visitor Frequencies and how this data provides valuable insights for location evaluations. How has COVID-19 impacted German retail and are there regional … Continue reading

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EXPO REAL Hybrid Summit: Hybrid format generates great interest

The innovative format has already generated a great deal of interest throughout the real estate industry and the Smart Spaces exhibition areas are proving particularly popular. Visitors can now register for the EXPO REAL Hybrid Summit and be a part … Continue reading

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IMMOFINANZ assigns chief responsibility for the operating business in Austria to Katrin Gögele-Celeda

Her responsibilities include rental strategies, asset management and property management as well as activities to further improve business operations in Austria. The myhive office brand will represent a special focus and receive her active support in placing the latest innovations on … Continue reading

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Innovative new BIKE-DROP concept to launch in London’s West End

This is the latest initiative in The Crown Estate’s Central London portfolio to help re-start and re-open the West End, in a safe and sustainable way. The new concept will open its first DROPS, located at 61 Great Portland Street, … Continue reading

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Across Retail Talks online, August 26, 5pm (cet)

A new and exciting edition of the ACROSS RETAIL TALKS Online lies ahead. Covid-19 has left deep scars on the retail real estate industry and the retail sector. What happens next? What are the success strategies that leading European companies … Continue reading

ECE Real Estate Partners launches new preferred equity fund

The new “ECE Preferred Equity Fund” (EPEF) has secured capital commitments of more than EUR 100 million from institutional investors. In addition, ECE Real Estate Partners has issued a EUR 100 million bond to finance the acquisition of the portfolio. … Continue reading

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CECONOMY and MediaMarktSaturn create organizational basis to accelerate the transformation process

In order to accelerate the transformation, CECONOMY and MediaMarktSaturn are now introducing a group-wide harmonized organizational structure (“Operating Model”). The Kellerhals family, represented by Convergenta Invest GmbH, who holds around 22% of MediaMarktSaturn, also supports the decision. The new Operating … Continue reading

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The Mall of Switzerland: Jessica Janssen to become new Head of Center Management

As an experienced Retail Manager, she will be replacing Peter Triner who would like to take on a new professional challenge. Despite the Corona pandemic, the Mall of Switzerland currently records not only positive visitor numbers but also sales figures. … Continue reading

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