Whenever consumers face uncertainty, their behavior changes. At present, there are a number of reasons why they are doing so. While retailers have learned to be more innovative during times of uncertainty, guardrails are still needed. One thing is certain: … Continue reading
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
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
ACROSS: How was BIG founded in 1994? Hay Galis: BIG is an Israeli company, founded by Mr. Yehuda Naftali, who moved to the US in 1973, and returned to Israel in 1994, to established BIG Shopping Centers Ltd. with the … Continue reading
Giles Membrey is the Managing Director of Rioja Estates Ltd. He is a pioneer of the designer outlet market, having played a leading role in introducing outlets into the UK in the 1980s and has since successfully developed retail destinations … Continue reading
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
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
The latest certifications were obtained for its Polish portfolio, which includes five Factory Outlets and one Futura Park center, and for Amsterdam The Style Outlets in the Netherlands, which opened its doors over one year ago. The AIS certification is … Continue reading
The occupancy rate in the six shopping centers was 97.2 percent in 2021. New leases were signed for more than 10,000 sq m of leasable space. For the Ottensen commercial building in Hamburg, a new lease agreement with New Yorker … Continue reading
By Ortaç Özortaç – Director, Retail at JLL Turkey The macroeconomic figures show the damage from the pandemic, while recovery steps are also visible. Let’s examine the actual indicators, which might be considered unusual. The first indicator is Economic Growth. … Continue reading
Jan Kotrbáček, Partner & Head of CEE Retail Agency team, Cushman & Wakefield comments: “Physical shopping remains an important part of the retail environment despite all the problems and changes that the coronavirus crisis has brought. Czechia is still the … Continue reading
The furniture discounter Lipo belonged to Steinhoff, as did Kika/Leiner in the past. In 2017, Steinhoff wanted to enter the Austrian discount business with Lipo and thus compete with XXXLutz with its Mömax and Möbelix lines. Ultimately, only two locations … Continue reading
Retail Column by Heidemarie Kriz, Point of Sale Doctor and Retail Architect (KRIZH, POSitive Affairs) What is this concept all about? SCHÖN&GUT is part of Kümmerei, a socio-economic enterprise that offers “training on the job” to people looking for work … Continue reading
Vero Moda Few people are familiar with the Danish Povlsen retail family, but they know their textile retail chains. Especially Jack&Jones, Only, Bestseller, and Vero Moda. In 1975, the Povlsen couple opened their first boutique under the name Pigalle, and … Continue reading
Boulevard Berlin (Klépierre equity interest: 95%), a shopping mall with c. 100 retail units anchored by Karstadt, H&M, Zara, Media Saturn and both supermarkets Edeka & Karstadt Perfetto, located in Schloßstraße in Berlin (Germany). The retail asset management advisor iMallinvest has provided their … Continue reading
Until recently, the hypermarket company “real” managed the “Auf dem Quellberg” location. In the coming year, EDEKA will invest extensively in the repair of the building as well as the conversion and modernization of the 550 parking spaces while the … Continue reading
Located on upper South John Street, the new store will offer the fashion label’s menswear and womenswear collections, as well as exclusive ranges such as Bershka X Nirvana and Bershka X League of Legends. Berskha is the third Inditex brand … Continue reading
Eric Assimakopoulos, Founding Partner of Revetas says: “As part of Revetas’ strategy towards carbon neutrality across our business over the coming period, we are pleased to announce our entire portfolio in Romania is now exclusively using green energy, originated from … Continue reading
The center opened in 1984, is located south-west of central London, and has more than 34, 370 sq m of retail space. It is anchored by Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, and also home to a variety of major brands such … Continue reading
Willem Jan van de Water made the move from the Dutch pension fund for rail and public transport workers (formerly SPF Beheer), where he spent four years as senior technical manager. His past employers also include Sweco Real Estate Management … Continue reading
