Yearly Archives: 2020

“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

Seeking Alternatives

It is not a secret to hear that the restaurant industry has suffered severely within the retail sector. With additional restrictions imposed by various governments across Europe, in the past few weeks, the situation is only going to worsen, before … Continue reading

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield appointed Jean-Marie Tritant as Chairman of the Management Board of URW and Group CEO

As a result, Mr Tritant has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Management Board of URW N.V. Mr Dominic Lowe is appointed Chief Operating Officer US and Chairman of the Management Board of URW N.V. with effect from … Continue reading

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IQ Connect helps shopping centres significantly lower cost and time to launch shopper engagement solutions

Coniq also announced that Pradera, a leading retail fund and asset management company in Europe and Asia will be the first to deploy the new solution at a select number of its retail parks in Europe. The new solution was developed … Continue reading

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London Designer Outlet signs new brand to open doors after UK lockdown

Adding further to the choice of aspirational and desirable brands, Radley will join the existing line-up of premium fashion, lifestyle fashion, gifts and leisure names, which include Guess, Kurt Geiger, DUNE, Replay, Levi’s, Lee Wrangler, The North Face, Converse, Puma, … Continue reading

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Amsterdam The Style Outlets to open in time for the Christmas Shopping Season

ACROSS: When is Amsterdam The Style Outlets due to open? EDUARDO CEBALLOS: Amsterdam The Style Outlets is scheduled to open on November 26, 2020 – just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Work on the site has continued throughout the … Continue reading

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Ingka Group receives Blue Sky Award for outstanding contributions to advance sustainable transport

Ingka Group is working to help bring forth change in the zero emission last mile sphere, by influencing different aspects of the journey – from charging infrastructure and governmental regulations to the actual development of zero emission vehicles. Since the … Continue reading

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Christine Hager is “Manager of the Year 2020”

According to the prominent jury, the retail real estate specialist was presented with the award for two reasons: for her outstanding achievements as part of the redos management team and her excellent work as chairwoman of the German Council of … Continue reading

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Tokmanni opens its remodelled store in Nummela, Finland

Among the first improvements that customers of the Tokmanni store in Nummela will notice is that the shelves have been rearranged to display the store’s extensive product assortment better than before. To enhance the customer experience, the store’s window decals … Continue reading

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Liverpool ONE takes Christmas to the community

The destination’s distinctive 30 metre tall Christmas tree has returned to light up the top of Paradise Street, turning blue at regular intervals as a mark of respect to the great work by NHS teams across the region. Liverpool ONE’s … Continue reading

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designer outlets launch shopping stream

The corona-related regulations certainly also affect the retailers of designer outlets Wolfsburg. “The current situation has of course an impact on the center’s visitor numbers,” says Center Manager Michael Ernst. “However, we take this opportunity to launch suitable, new formats. … Continue reading

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IGD announces the important opening of Mondo Convenienza at the ESP Shopping Center

This new opening strengthens the local leadership of ESP, one of the most important properties in the IGD Group’s portfolio; thanks to its 47 thousand square meters and 100 stores, the shopping center continues to be a retail attraction throughout … Continue reading

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Another Digitally Native Vertical Brand at Ruhr Park: Spice manufacturer Ankerkraut opens store

On November 16, the family-owned company known from the German version of the TV show “Shark Tank” (Die Höhle der Löwen) opened its second store in a shopping center and the first in URW’s portfolio. On 56 sq m, spice, … Continue reading

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MAPIC Digital conferences highlights

With the opening of MAPIC and LeisurUp Live around the corner, discover a selection of conferences not to be missed on MAPIC Digital. The new MAPIC Digital platform will give access to live conferences on November 17 and 18, pre-recorded … Continue reading

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Sainsbury’s opens the doors to new format Neighbourhood Hub stores

Sainsbury’s has opened the doors of two new stores with a fresh new Neighbourhood Hub format, less than a week after announcing plans to roll out around 18 hub stores over the next three years as part of its plan … Continue reading

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Across Retail Talks online, on the topic “Restaurants & Gastronomy – has this former rising star turned into a fallen angel for the real estate industry?”

On November 12, 2020, this year’s 5th edition of the ACROSS RETAIL TALKS took place online. This time, the prominent panelists key question was “Gastronomy – has the former rising star turned into a fallen angel?“  Host Reinhard Winiwarter (publisher of … Continue reading

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