Monthly Archives: July 2021

SPAR with the latest concept opens in Etele Plaza this September

SPAR’s more than 1,100 sq m of sales area is built according to the store chain’s latest supermarket concept, so it fits well to the new generation look of Etele Plaza. Due to sustainability reasons, energy efficient LED lighting system … Continue reading

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Immofinanz adds Italy as a new market to its European STOP SHOP retail park portfolio

Immofinanz is continuing the expansion of its successful STOP SHOP retail park brand by entering a new market in Western Europe – Italy. The first acquisition in this country is the fully occupied Parco Fiore in the north Italian city … Continue reading

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MEC leases 45,000m² in the first half of 2021

Even in the ongoing Corona crisis, the retail real estate manager MEC has concluded numerous new and follow-up leases with a total area of 45,000m² in the past half year. The majority of the leases relate to the local supply … Continue reading

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Fünf Höfe brings Filmfest München to the heart of the city

The cooperation between Fünf Höfe and Filmfest München is a fine example of how the interplay between retail, art, culture, and entertainment can result in creative innovations that also benefit visitors. Elke Haeffner, Center Manager of Fünf Höfe, explained: “We … Continue reading

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30th Real-Integration: Kaufland the new frequency anchor in Schwabach, Germany

On Wednesday, July 14, the new Kaufland store opened in Schwabach, Am Falbenholzweg. This gives the “Oro Schwabach” shopping center, which has existed since 1975, a strong frequency anchor. Kaufland is pursuing a sustainable concept at this location – in … Continue reading

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La Parisienne opens at Quarree in Hamburg

Frank Klüter, Quarree’s Center Manager, is thrilled: “La Parisienne is individual and unique. It doesn’t belong to any chain–this bistro is only available here. The owner couple is creative, passionate, and personally committed, and our visitors can take a small, … Continue reading

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SES Shopping Centers Provide Ideal Locations for 18 Travel Agencies

Wanderlust among Austrians is extremely high following the lengthy period of time most people were forced to spend at home. The 18 SES shopping center-based travel agencies, which are currently benefiting from the high footfall levels at each center, have … Continue reading

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Turkish Market Outlook

By Ortaç Özortaç In order to make a sound forecast for the future, let us begin by taking a look at some snapshots, both before and during the pandemic. Despite the regulation published in October 2018 to protect the Turkish … Continue reading

A Look at Kyiv and Beyond

By Maryna Gurevych The mixed-use project format is a trend in Ukrainian commercial development these days, and the pandemic has only strengthened its position. There are several driving factors behind the situation: Firstly, there is the issue concerning Kyiv’s population … Continue reading

Shopping Centers as Fulfilment Locations

PropTech Column by Peter Tonstad At the time of this writing, Placewise is two weeks away from a beta launch of what we believe is the world’s first fully integrated digital marketplace for a shopping center. It has live product … Continue reading

Launching Livat Fuzhou

On May 6, 2021 Ingka Centres announced the opening of Livat Fuzhou. Fuzhou is the capital of the Fujian Province in the southeast of China. Known as a bustling, well-connected city with a distinct cultural identity, it has become a tech hub … Continue reading

People in move

Caroline Puechoultres Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Credit: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) URW appoints Caroline Puechoultres as Chief Customer Officer. Experienced strategic marketing executive joins Group Management Board with focus on customer-centricity, brand and retailer partnerships, digital innovation and emerging growth opportunities. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announces … Continue reading

Union Investment lets 9,600 sq m of space in Freiburg’s Breisgau Center to Kaufland

The Breisgau Center in Freiburg has a new anchor tenant. Union Investment has signed a lease with Kaufland for 9,600 sq m of space. The food retailer will take over space previously occupied by real hypermarket. The lease begins on … Continue reading

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IPH Centermanagement is mandated with 20,000 sqm in the Libori Galerie in Paderborn, Germany

The Libori Galerie at Kamp 30 in Paderborn includes a total of around 20,000 square meters of rental space divided into retail, gastronomy, leisure, services, office and residential areas. In addition, there are around 500 parking spaces in an adjoining … Continue reading

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Realm appointed to head up the Leasing for Cotswolds Designer Outlet

Located on the edge of the Cotswolds and adjacent to junction 9 of the M5 and A46 trunk road, Cotswolds Designer Outlet is perfectly positioned as a new retail destination. 21 million cars pass junction 9 annually and 20,000 cars … Continue reading

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VIA Outlets Enhances Retail Operations with Yardi Technology

VIA Outlets offer a mix of premium international and local fashion brands in 11 different locations across Europe.  Providing experience-led, beautifully local shopping to its guests, VIA Outlets elevates its centres with its 3 R’s strategy of remodelling, remerchandising and … Continue reading

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Redevco’s Project Solar picking up pace: 28,000 solar panels installed at Belgian retail parks by the end of this year

Redevco and COFRA Holding launched Project Solar last year. The aim of this project is to drive up the on-site production of green energy by installing solar panels on roofs and car parks at retail parks managed by Redevco in … Continue reading

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Peter Ballon Appointed as ULI’s New Global Chair

“I am honored to follow in the path of many leaders in the real estate industry and serve as ULI’s global chair,” said Peter Ballon, global head of real estate for CPP Investments and the new global chair of the … Continue reading

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Blue Cactus restaurant reopens in Norblin Factory (Warsaw)

Blue Cactus opened in 1996 as one of the first large, Western-style restaurants in Warsaw. Featuring a menu of traditional American fare like steaks, burgers, ribs and popular Mexican dishes like fajitas, burritos, and nachos, Varsovians quickly made Blue Cactus … Continue reading

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Iso Omena strengthens its position as number one shopping center in Espoo (Finland)

The grocery store offering at Iso Omena continues to be excellent, with the shopping centre including stores of all the largest grocery trade operators in Finland: K-Citymarket, Lidl and Prisma. In addition, the shopping centre houses a compact K-Market store … Continue reading

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