Monthly Archives: February 2022

Citycon sells two non-core shopping centers in Norway for €145.4 million

“These divestments continue to follow Citycon’ s strategy to recycle capital out of non-core assets in order to narrow our focus on larger, grocery, and municipal service-anchored urban hubs with direct connection to public transportation and development potential,” says F. … Continue reading

New Management for Outlet Center in Montabaur, Germany

Philipp Dommermuth, Managing Director of FOG (owner of Fashion Outlet Grundbesitz GmbH & Co. KG ) explains: “We put the Covid-crisis behind us and are now optimistic for the future. Among other things, we are working on extending the sales … Continue reading

Tbilisi Outlet Village in Georgia is set to open in spring 2023

The outlet was developed by Georgian Outlets & Resort Group (GORG) in close collaboration with TORG International and 60% of the space is already leased. Barbara Horatz, Partner Retail & Marketing at TORG International says: “We felt hugely honored to … Continue reading

Mitiska REIM sells Polish retail park to AB Tewox

Located in the city of Wroclaw in Southwestern Poland, Retail Park Mlyn is a retail location with a gross leasable area of 10,567 sq m and offers free parking for 250 cars. The site is anchored by a Lidl supermarket, … Continue reading

Supersam Shopping Center in Poland gets transformed

Konior Studio, led by the Silesian architect Tomasz Konior, is responsible for the redevelopment project. The work should be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Most of the changes are to take place on the first floor, where more … Continue reading

OUT NOW: NEW ISSUE “SUSTAINABILITY”

Top-quality industry information is very important, especially in challenging times. Therefore, ACROSS will further expand its reporting, particularly in the online sector. You will find our publication dates for 2022 here. Benefit from our strong presence to further improve the … Continue reading

We are Ambassadors for Successful Retail Real Estate Investors

ACROSS: COULD YOU BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE BUSINESS FIELD IN WHICH YOU ARE ACTIVE? KLAUS MENNICKHEIM: We are a boutique advisory firm for owners and asset managers of retail real estate. We operate across the European markets, with Germany being our core … Continue reading

What the industry expects from 2022!

Maxence Liagre, CEO of MPC Properties Credit: MPC Properties Recovery and rebirth “The year to come should be the year of full recovery and rebirth for the placemaking industry. For the first time over the last two years, we should … Continue reading

Nike Expands Store at LONDON DESIGNER OUTLET By 68%

The brand will take possession of a new unit, increasing its store size by 68% from 855 sq m to 1,440 sq m. Featuring the recently-launched Nike Unite concept – which helps locals connect more closely with sport – the … Continue reading

CBRE hires new Director for UK Retail Investment Team

Richard joins from Fawcett Mead, where he has spent the last seven years as a Director, focusing on the national retail investment market. Prior to this, he was a Director in JLL’s National Retail Investment team. He has over 25 … Continue reading

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Ryder Architecture Welcomes Haskoll to the Team

The London based architecture and design practice, Haskoll, has over 45 years of experience in delivering international projects.  With an extensive track record in retail, urban design, and placemaking in the UK, Europe and China, the addition of the Haskoll … Continue reading

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Tereza Jelínková to lead CWK’s sustainability team in CEE region

Tereza has over eight years of experience in the real estate sector and is a BREEAM In-Use Assessor. She has established the Sustainability service line in CWK’s Czech office, which provides clients with building certifications and sustainability advisory. She also … Continue reading

Jan Schildmeier becomes Head of Investment Consulting at BNP Paribas Real Estate

Schildmeier has profound investment know-how from his experience in the industry. More than six years ago, he started at BNP Paribas Real Estate in the Investment Consulting division and, after several successful years as Director National Investment, moved to the … Continue reading

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Three leading real estate experts join ACROSS advisory board

Gregory Fonseca Director of Architecture BDP Credit: BDP Gregory Fonseca is a practicing architect with 40 years of international experience. His diverse practice is evident with broad expertise in a variety of sectors, such as work place, urban regeneration, retail … Continue reading

Sustainability – how the industry is responding

Sustainable corporate alignment is no longer a choice – it is a must. In retail and consumer goods industries, the pressure to act in a more sustainable manner is intense. The European Union has set itself the goal of becoming … Continue reading

British Land signs 7,897 sq m of new Aldi space across its retail parks

The following openings are planned:  A 1,858 sq m store at Crownpoint Shopping Park in Denton A 1,858 sq m store at Crown Wharf in Walsall An expanded 1,950 sq m store at Mostyn Champneys Shopping Park in Llandudno, doubling … Continue reading

On the death of DM founder Götz Werner: Why his Entrepreneurial Legacy is so Important

Götz Werner, founder of the pharmacy chain DM, died at the age of 78. Werner grew up as the son of a druggist. According to his family, his greatest wish was to one day become a druggist himself. After completing a relevant … Continue reading

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What the industry expects from 2022!

Markus Porvari, Founder of HyperIn and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board Credit: HyperIn Physical retail back on the growth path “The year 2022 starts a new chapter in connecting the digital and physical consumer journey. Brick-and-mortar will stay relevant: the … Continue reading

Ellandi creates new Chair of the Board Role for Alysoun Stewart

Over the past three years, Stewart has worked with the Ellandi founders, Morgan Garfield and Mark Robinson, to develop the operating platform for the business. She has recently handed over as COO to David Payling, who will now take forward the … Continue reading

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Christina Neuper is the New Managing Director at BNP Paribas Real Estate

“With the appointment of Christina Neuper and the further expansion of this business unit, we will be able to cover the increased consulting needs of our customers even better,” explains Jennifer Baumann, Managing Director and Head of Property Management. Together with … Continue reading