Yearly Archives: 2022

MIPIM 2022: This year’s Buzzword is ESG

According to the trade fair management, MIPIM is back to pre-crisis levels. There’s 22,000 sq m of floorspace including an exhibition hall of 3,800 show stands representing 100 countries. Former French President François Hollande will be the keynote speaker today. … Continue reading

Special Issue “Outlet Update”

Dear Reader, It gives us great pleasure to present to you the latest ACROSS Online Special. This time we have deliberately chosen to focus on outlets. We believe outlet centers set important trends that the entire placemaking industry will take … Continue reading

Stern Center further develops into hybrid center with support from C&A

On behalf of the asset manager Corestate Capital Group, Multi is responsible for the operational and strategic management, as well as the refurbishment of the new hybrid center. As part of the realignment of the Stern Center, the entire spectrum … Continue reading

Reify. appoints Brian Tucker as Global Head of Business Development

The appointment of the new Global Head of Business Development is part of the company’s growth ambition in multiple sectors and geographies and building on their competencies in Architecture, Engineering, Development & Project Management, Intelligence, and Urban Planning. Brian Tucker … Continue reading

Colosseum Mall opens March 24

Dozens of local and international brands are welcoming their customers with the latest concepts of stores and restaurants in North-West Bucharest, an area where the residential segment has been developing at an accelerated pace in recent years. Mihai Dinu, General … Continue reading

Icon Outlet at the O2 to Reopen its Doors

Following the reopening of both The O2 arena and the Entertainment District on 25 February, Icon Outlet will begin its phased reopening with many of its stores, including Calvin Klein, GANT, Tommy Hilfiger, JOSEPH, Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, and Clarins. … Continue reading

Elmar Schoonbrood to become Co-CEO at Multi Corporation

Schoonbrood previously served as Managing Director at Blackstone in London where he managed Blackstone’s European and Turkish retail investments. He was also responsible for overseeing Multi Corporation for Blackstone since joining the firm in 2014. Elmar Schoonbrood commented: “The business … Continue reading

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March 2022 Research

Post-lockdown times represent a new episode for retail operators and consumers. In turbulent times, knowledge is power. That’s why we at ACROSS regularly compile the latest scientific findings from the placemaking industry. Stay well informed! – That is the ACROSS … Continue reading

Scallier: New Brands in Romanian Retail Parks

All the above-mentioned facilities, apart from the park in Mosnita, will be commissioned in 2022. The park in Mosnita is scheduled to be put into service in early 2023. In addition, new shops will be opened by, among others, New … Continue reading

URW and Rituals Expand Partnership with Two New Flagship Stores

The store in Ruhr Park is three times the size of the one before, and it opened on March 9. At Westfield Centro, Rituals is increasing its new sale area to a comparable extent. The handover will take place in … Continue reading

Top 20 Store Openings to Watch in February 2022

Who influences the retail market? Who opens where? In a highly competitive sector, such as retail, knowing about the latest market trends and customer preferences is becoming increasingly important. Therefore, ACROSS Magazine and Shopingy Mall Analyser are jointly preparing a … Continue reading

People on the move

FRANCISCO GUTIÉRREZ Neinver Credit: Neinver Neinver has appointed Francisco Gutiérrez as its new Retail Director, a position that reports directly to Joan Rouras, the Group’s Leasing & Retail Director. As part of his new role, he will be responsible for … Continue reading

VIA Outlets Appoints Two New Board Directors

Jaap Tonckens, who joined the company as a Board Advisor in July last year, brings more than 25 years of experience from global real estate and finance sectors. He spent 11 years at URW, of which more than eight were … Continue reading

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Scallier’s Retail Park in Focsani Receives Breeam Excellent Certificate

Currently, in Romania, there are already two commercial facilities developed by Scallier with a total leasable area of ​​11,200 sq m (in Focsani and Rosiorii de Vede), and three more are under construction and will be put into service in … Continue reading

Flying Tiger Copenhagen moves into Manchester Arndale

The store is due to open in Autumn 2022 and will be one of 83 Flying Tiger locations across the UK. Each month, the brand launches an array of new products, from gifts and gadgets to homeware and stationery. The … Continue reading

BNP Paribas REIM Continues Restructuring European Teams

Jean-Maxime Jouis has been appointed Global Head of Fund Management & Private Investors of BNP Paribas REIM as well as Deputy General Manager of BNP Paribas REIM France. He joined the management board in 2019, his new responsibilities include overseeing … Continue reading

Regional Products, Creativity & Design in Obstkiste @ ‘s Fachl

Retail Column by Heidemarie Kriz, Point of Sale Doctor and Retail Architect (KRIZH, POSitive Affairs) The concept: What’s behind it? In 2015, the three founders Christian Hammer, Markus Bauer, and Roland Huber started a rental shelf concept. Since then, they … Continue reading

Hahn Group Leases to Kaufland in Oberhausen Retail Park

The lease will start in January 2, 2023 and Kaufland will carry out extensive modernisation measures at the new location. This will involve upgrading the retail space and aligning it with the latest Kaufland store concept. The opening of the … Continue reading

BNP Paribas REIM gains Albert Bauchinger as Commercial Asset Manager

Bauchinger will focus primarily on the sustainable, digital, and proactive asset management of the real estate portfolio with a focus on ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance), and will be available to tenants and clients as a contact person. In addition, … Continue reading

New ‘food hall of the future’ at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin

Manifesto Berlin will bring together 25 restaurants, convenience grocery, two bars, a chef’s table, and a cultural stage. The company, founded in mid-2018, will operate its own bar under the brand “Soot.” Their food hubs gather local gastro entrepreneurs and artisans, as well … Continue reading