Yearly Archives: 2022

What the industry expects from 2022!

Eric Ravoire, Deputy CEO of Galimmo Credit: Galimmo Socialization, digitization, and hybrid placemaking “Throughout the covid crisis, we have quickly learnt to deal with a complex environment. Food-anchored shopping centers held up quite well, and we expect food retail to … Continue reading

“Leave More Equity for Retailers!”

ACROSS: What is your perception of the mood throughout the retail sector at the beginning of the third year of the pandemic? Stephan Mayer-Heinisch: In March 2020, we all thought the coronavirus crisis would just be a wave. Its prolonged … Continue reading

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Savills launches association with Modesta Real Estate

Modesta Real Estate was founded in Vienna in 2002.  The firm comprises a 10 strong team based in Austria and Slovakia and is led by Managing Partners Sebastian Scheufele and Andreas Polak-Evans, both members of SIOR (The Society of Industrial … Continue reading

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People on the move

Doris Panagl (l.) and Marie-Theres Skribanowitz (r.) SES Credit: SES As of March 1, SES is filling the center management of two shopping malls in Austria from its own ranks: Doris Panagl will take over the management of Max.Center Wels, … Continue reading

LCP acquires two major retail assets for €165 million

Buying the Cwmbran Center (largest shopping center in Wales), and the Galleries shopping center in Washington (Sunderland) from M&G Real Estate, totals the group’s retail acquisitions over the past 12 months to over €360.7 million. James Buchanan, Managing Director of … Continue reading

Atrium announces major refurbishment of Promenada shopping center

The changes will include a comprehensive refurbishment of the interior and a remodeling of the entrance to the mall from Jana Nowaka Jeziorańskiego Street.  “Atrium Promenada is the flagship of our portfolio with a wide range of premium brands. We … Continue reading

Greenman OPEN acquires three retail parks in Germany for €90 million

The acquisition included retail center in Sonneberg on the Bavarian border. Fully occupied and anchored by Edeka Marktkauf, the retail park comprises 33,145 sq m of lettable space and is one of the largest assets in the fund portfolio, deriving … Continue reading

New generation at Max.Center Wels and Mariandl Krems

Marie-Theres Skribanowitz studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. Afterwards, she started working as Head of Marketing at the Q19 shopping district in Vienna Dobling. Later, the native Viennese took over the center management agendas in the … Continue reading

Scallier gets building permit for retail park in Vaslui, Romania

The retail park will be the fifth property developed by Scallier in Romania: after the retail projects in Rosiorii de Vede and Focsani opened last year, as well as developments in Turda and Timisoara currently in progress. Over 4,000 sq … Continue reading

Authentically Narrated History Appeals to All Senses @ Fondaco dei Tedeschi Venice

Retail Column by Heidemarie Kriz, Point of Sale Doctor and Retail Architect (KRIZH, POSitive Affairs) Design and History The original “Warehouse of the Germans” was first mentioned in a document in 1228, and the name “Fondaco dei Tedeschi” was first … Continue reading

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Galimmo Group appoints Eric Ravoire as General Manager

Eric Ravoire arrived in 2014 to prepare the creation of Galimmo, and then actively participated alongside Maël Aoustin in the constitution and implementation of the Group’s organization. Since 2019, he has been the Group’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge … Continue reading

Colosseum Mall welcomes Douglas to its expansion project

Douglas will open its 34th store on the Romanian market in Colosseum Mall. The company has over 2,000 stores across Europe and more than 160,000 purchasable items on its online and oflline networks. Lavinia Ivaș, Country Manager Douglas Romania, says: … Continue reading

IPH Group expects further growth after a sucessful year 2021

IPH Group, comprising IPH Handelsimmobilien, IPH Centermanagement and IPH Transact, announced that over the course of 2021, the result from 2020 of approx. 55,000 sq m was further improved upon in terms of leasing volume to now 58,000 sq m. … Continue reading

Mylly Shopping Center in Finland receives SHORE certification

“We are happy to see that the SHORE certification further strengthens our brand, work, and our position as the number one trusted shopping center in Finland”, says Mari Hantula, CEO of Mylly Shopping Center. SHORE stands for Safe, Hospitality, Office, Retail, and … Continue reading

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Sonae Sierra issues sustainability bonds in Portugal

Luís Mota Duarte, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Investment Management at Sonae Sierra, said: “This operation is part of reinforcing our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040 and our alignment with a circular economy model.” For more than … Continue reading

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MVGM takes over center management of mixed-use asset Lili Wiesbaden

The mixed-use property, which opened in 2004, is located right next to Wiesbaden’s main train station and houses a shopping center geared to local supply. 33 stores are spread over two levels and include REWE, Aldi, Rossmann, and Starbucks, as … Continue reading

TORG and Rioja Estates join forces on two outlet developments in Sweden and the UK

Robert van den Heuvel, Partner Development & Leasing TORG International says: “It was at Mapic 2021 that we established this new collaboration with Giles Membrey and his team at Rioja Estates, whom we have known for many years. We were … Continue reading

Kaufland receives Top Employer award

In all eight European countries, the company has been awarded as Top Employer by the independent Top Employers Institute. Best practices were examined in various categories, such as talent strategy and acquisition, training and development, leadership development, career planning, as … Continue reading

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Neinver appoints new Manager of Vicolungo The Style Outlets

With over ten years of experience in the retail industry, Marco Cicchetti will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising the outlet center’s operations. Vicolungo The Style Outlets features 150 boutiques of international brands and a varied dining offer. “I … Continue reading

HIH Invest Acquires Warnow Park retail center in Rostock

The property opened in 1995 and was greatly modernized in 2010. The net internal area of 40,470 sq m divides into about 26,000 sq m of retail floor area on the first two floors. The three levels above provide more … Continue reading