Yearly Archives: 2022

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

CBRE acquires UK retail consultants CWM

Founded in 1992, CWM advises more than 60 retail brands in the UK, including Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, as well as shopping center and travel retail leasing work at Edinburgh St James, the O2, Borough Yards, and more. Its services … Continue reading

New look for Designer Outlet Sosnowiec in Poland

“The 11,450 sq m site offers a redesigned parking area as well as newly planted greenery, and a landscaped nature trail. In spring, visitors will be able to enjoy a unique chill-out area arranged opposite to the main ‘food court’ … Continue reading

Redevco appoints Elsbeth Quispel as Head of Innovation

Marrit Laning, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Redevco: “We are delighted to welcome Elsbeth on board. With her massive experience in the area of strategy and innovation she will be able to build our capabilities to use new technologies and … Continue reading

Real estate investment market in Poland in 2021

By Michal Cwiklinski: Principal, Managing Director – Poland at Avison Young However, 2021 also saw eight large shopping centers being transacted – a strong rebound compared to the previous year, when only two such schemes were traded. A smaller volume … Continue reading

Revetas Capital disposes of Vitantis Shopping Center

The transaction marks the completion of the repositioning of the retail scheme into a large-scale neighborhood power center focused on home, convenience, and grocery products. The multi-let retail scheme with a GLA of 38,000 sq m is well located in sector 4 of … Continue reading

Manchester Arndale welcomes Urban Playground’s the Cube Live

“Experiential attractions are rapidly becoming key features of UK shopping destinations and are helping to draw in more visitors from a broader catchment tempted by a multi-purpose visit. This, in turn, attracts other occupiers enhancing the center’s appeal and vibrancy,” … Continue reading

IPH receives mandate for City Galerie in Aschaffenburg

City Galerie in Aschaffenburg (a city in northern Bavaria, Germany) was built in 1974 and comprises a total of more than 57,000 sq m of commercial floor space, the majority of which (around 47,000 sq m) is accounted for by … Continue reading

Real becomes Kaufland: 58 supermarket integrations in 365 days

Since February last year, more than 325,000 sq m of sales area have been refurbished in the new Kaufland supermarkets. The refrigeration units, service counters, and technological systems have been modernized, and the checkout and bottle recycling areas have been … Continue reading

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Hunter REIM sells retail park portfolio to Centerscape Investments

Avison Young, headquartered in Toronto, represented the seller in the transaction. “We are pleased to have closed another food-anchored convenience retail transaction,” says Michal Cwiklinski, Principal, Managing Director – Poland. Legal advisory was provided by Legal GKW Grabalski, Kempiński i … Continue reading

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Atrium’s Sickla Galleria welcomes Sabis food store

Sabis was founded in 1874 and is based in Stockholm. It now has 20 restaurants, ten cafes, three hotels and five food stores, including Sabis Fältöversten and four Hemköpsbutiker stores. Its new location at Sickla will be at the western … Continue reading