Monthly Archives: November 2020

NEINVER achieves a 5 Star Rating in the 2020 GRESB Benchmark and confirms strong ESG focus

NEINVER has achieved a GRESB 5 Star Rating in the 2020 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, the main global environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real estate investments across the world. By receiving the highest rating, NEINVER’s ESG performance is positioned … Continue reading

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Takeaway to the fore at Chinatown London, the F&B hub for locked-down locals

The vast array of cuisines that are on offer throughout lockdown span from Cantonese steamed buns at Bun House; to Taiwanese bubble tea from Cuppacha and YiFang; to Sichuanese hot pot from Shu Xiangge; to all things matcha at Tsujiri, … Continue reading

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Deutsche Konsum REIT-AG equips its locations with electric charging points

Over the next two years, up to 500 public charging points will be created at the well-frequented retail locations, which will increase the attractiveness of the commercial properties for tenants and their customers. Customers can then recharge their electric vehicle … Continue reading

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Change in leadership at Pasing Arcaden

The center’s social embedding in Pasing and the strengthening of this location will be further intensified. 33-year-old Rolf Wernicke has already been working for Pasing Arcaden’s owner and operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield since early 2018. Over the past two years he was … Continue reading

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Klépierre: Appointment of Beñat Ortega to the Executive Board

Beñat Ortega joined Klépierre in November 2012 as Deputy COO before being promoted to COO in November 2016. Earlier in his career, he held various positions over nine years with the Unibail-Rodamco group, including in the investment and asset management … Continue reading

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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village welcomes The Fragrance Shop

The Fragrance Shop boutique at Gretna Gateway joins the retailer’s network of over 200 stores across the country, and will stock a wide range of distinctive designer scents such as Caroline Herrera, Lacoste, Diesel, Guess, Armani and Hugo Boss. The … Continue reading

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New online consulting service for the retail sector

When business is not developing as well as one would like it to, retailers can now rely upon quick and unbureaucratic support in the form of a new online consulting service. The Point of Sale Doctor (POS Doctor) analyzes existing … Continue reading

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Japanese lifestyle brand MINISO opens regional debut St David’s Cardiff

Located at 18 Town Wall South, adjacent to Skechers, St David’s will be the brand’s second store in the UK and the first step in its national expansion. The Cardiff launch follows the recent re-opening of non-essential retail in Wales. … Continue reading

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Pradera acquires spanish grocery portfolio on behalf of new german pension fund client

The portfolio of assets is located in the Basque Country and Navarra and consists of six  individual hypermarkets totalling 56,158 sq m let on long leases to the Eroski Group acquired at a price close to €130m. Pradera advised on … Continue reading

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Linstow Center Management will diversify its business strategy in Latvia

“In the Baltic States, we have started to implement our company’s Norwegian business strategy model which envisages diversification of business goals. This strategy has been implemented in Norway for more than 20 years, and we are convinced of its effectiveness … Continue reading

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Time Retail Partners appoints Tony Carroll as director

Carroll will join the company in January 2021, working with TRP’s existing landlord client base and as part of TRP’s leadership team to grow the consultancy. Tony Carroll spent ten years in CBRE’s retail team, working on leading assets including … Continue reading

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Ingka Group recognises co-workers with loyalty programme of EUR 100 million

”The past year, we have found ourselves in a reality none of us have experienced before and faced a series of dilemmas and difficult decisions, and siding with the many has never been more important”, says Ulrika Biesert, People and … Continue reading

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Love and LIGHT are in the air…

In these curious times of rolling-lockdowns, retailers and city centers need to be creative. Not only do they need to continue to offer top-quality products, but now, more than ever, they will need to offer experiential extras to keep people … Continue reading

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Klépierre appoints Cécile Presta Chief Human Resources Officer and Magali Fernandes Chief Legal Officer

Cécile Presta has extensive experience in human resources. After exploring all facets of the profession in the fields of consulting and industry, she joined Coca-Cola European Partners, where she held several positions over six years, including Head of Talent Management … Continue reading

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MediaMarkt extends lease on Johan Cruijff Boulevard

The strategic location of the electronics giant is one of the first stores opened in the Netherlands. Since 2000, the organization has been leasing the retail space of 10,000 sqm next to the football stadium Johan Cruijff ArenA. This means … Continue reading

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“The Future Will Be All About Technology-based Convenience”

ACROSS: Ms. Hager, how relevant is the issue of revitalization for the retail real estate sector in Germany? CHRISTINE HAGER: The issue has become more and more important. However, that is not only true for Germany. The retail trade is … Continue reading

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VIA Outlets appoints first Group Sustainability Director

The newly-created senior management position is designed to oversee and develop the business’ sustainability strategy across its business operations and eleven outlet centres in Europe. Geert Paemen joins VIA Outlets after six years at Telefonica where she held the position of Global Director for Sustainability, designing the group’s Responsible … Continue reading

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Designer Outlet Cotswolds: The new premium outlet shopping destination opens in 2022

The eye-catching Designer Outlet Cotswolds retail scheme will provide up to 90 shops, restaurants and cafés in an attractive Cotswold-style village environment. The development will include the largest Dobbies Garden Centre in South West England and 850 homes complete with … Continue reading

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Katharsis Development sells HopStop Siedlce to LCP Properties

HopStop in Siedlce is a subsequent retail park developed by Katharsis Development. Other HopStops, located in Radom, Zamosc (2 units) and Rembertow have been sold in a portfolio transaction in 2018. In that transaction, which was recognized with Transaction of … Continue reading

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Cold Kitchen

Simply buying things had become a thing of the past. Shopping, which had become experiential in character, complete with a number of “wow” effects, was the reality of the retail real estate and placemaking industry. At least, that was the … Continue reading