Monthly Archives: October 2020

Galeria Wiślanka opened

The project is unique in several respects. First of all, Żory was one of the last medium-sized cities in Poland without a shopping mall. Secondly – the gallery is practically 100 pct leased. – only two 50-meter flats have been … Continue reading

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Redevco: Existing and new tenants in Berlin, Münster and Rostock

In August already, Drugstore chain dm has opened its doors in the Ludgeristraße in Münster. The property is shared with fashion brand C&A. The areas of C&A and dm are internally connected so that customers can easily get from one … Continue reading

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Across Retail Talks online, November 12, 4pm (cet)

The fifth event in the series ACROSS RETAIL TALKS online is dedicated to the restaurant & gastronomy sector. Enhanced gastronomy offers were considered essential components to make retail properties more attractive. Then corona came and altered the framework conditions substantially. … Continue reading

Ingka Centres business transformation maintains strong momentum

The global shopping centre operator maintained its growth strategy over the last 12 months acquiring new properties in North America and Europe and secured over 500 store openings including global brands such as Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, H&M and Zara, … Continue reading

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“There will always be another Christmas”

ACROSS: There was a change in management at First Christmas in late 2019 and you became Managing Director in January of this year. How did this come about? Frank Pöstges-Pragal: Kersten Rosenau founded First Christmas in 1999 and successfully managed the company … Continue reading

First Brands Announced For McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands

Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Reiss and Kurt Geiger are among the first high-end designer labels to be revealed for the centre, with sportswear giant Adidas and French cookware brand Le Creuset joining the line-up of sought-after international … Continue reading

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McArthurGlen CEO, Julia Calabrese, assumes new role of Vice Chairman

The appointments take immediate effect and all three executives will report to McArthurGlen Group Chairman, J. W. (Joey) Kaempfer. Kaempfer said: “After serving as our trusted and much-loved CEO for the past 18 years, Julia Calabrese has expressed her wish … Continue reading

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Chapman Taylor designing major mixed-use venue in central Tashkent

The 100,000 sq m GBA scheme will create a modern retail and leisure development for Tashkent and the wider region, designed to create a sustainable and vibrant destination for people of all ages. Shopping and entertainment will form the heart … Continue reading

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Silverburn gets in the spirit with store opening for Scottish artisan distillery and brewery Eden Mill

The 1,900 sq ft store, located adjacent to Hugo Boss, stocks Eden Mill’s array of drinks and merchandise, from the core gin range to non-alcoholic options. Eden Mill is Scotland’s first single-site distillery and brewery, creating craft gins, whiskies, and … Continue reading

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“Remodeling, Remerchandising, and Remarketing”

ACROSS: In 2015, VIA Outlets acquired Landquart Fashion Outlet (from ING Real Estate). What was the reason behind that transaction? MATHIAS BOMMER: When VIA Outlets bought what is now Landquart Fashion Outlet, we were in the midst of an intensive acquisition … Continue reading

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Tokmanni to reopen its comprehensively remodelled store in Hamina

At the Tokmanni store in Hamina the customer experience has been improved in line with the chain’s latest store concept by renewing the store signage and fittings, for example. To increase shopping convenience, Tokmanni’s diverse product assortment and shelves have … Continue reading

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The return to Cannes is planned for 2021

ACROSS: What can participants look forward to at this year’s digital Mapic?  NATHALIE DEPETRO: The decision to transform Mapic and LeisurUp into a digital event was a natural consequence of the global health situation and international travel restrictions. We draw on … Continue reading

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Small Country, Saturated Market

At the end of September 2020, JTM Rütenen AG announced that the 14 unsuccessful years of planning that had gone into the “Outletcenter Edelreich” project in Wigoltingen, in the canton of Thurgau, were enough to officially bury it. The industrial … Continue reading

A new shopping destination in northern Spain

La Torre Outlet Zaragoza opened its doors on October 22, 2020 in the city of the same name. The new fashion and lifestyle shopping destination for northern Spain and southern France is a joint project of Pikolin Group and GPA; managed … Continue reading

Coniq to improve customer engagement by providing unique insights into shopper behaviour and preferences

TORG will utilise the Coniq IQ Total Customer Engagement Platform to provide greater automation and personalization of the company’s customer communications. It will also provide more contextual customer data, empowering marketing, retail and leasing teams with unique insights to uncover new business … Continue reading

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Hammerson: Director of Ireland appointment

Connor, a fellow chartered accountant, has extensive experience of both running and driving value from retail, office, and mixed use assets, and of managing and motivating teams to ensure they deliver key strategic objectives. He has also worked closely and … Continue reading

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CBRE Romania launches omnichannel retail and industrial services

“We live in an omnichannel world, both individually and on a business level, therefore, our services also become omnichannel. The purpose of today’s launch is to serve the end consumer and meet their needs, wherever they are, either offline or … Continue reading

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“Contemporary Concepts Do Not Grow on Trees”

On January 1, 2021, ECE is due to reposition itself as an integrated group in the real estate and investment group, offering asset management, project development expertise, investment management, and other full-service real estate services under one roof. The new … Continue reading

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Arôme signs for its first bricks and mortar site within The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that artisan bakery, Arôme, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden,  for its first permanent bricks and mortar site following its successful pop-up in Soho earlier this … Continue reading

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360Retail appointed joint lease consultancy advisor on Liverpool ONE

360Retail was founded to provide best-in-class lease advisory input, bringing to bear Peter’s extensive experience in the industry across a diverse range of clients.  Peter has been involved in Liverpool ONE since 2010, providing strategic advice to the leasing team … Continue reading

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