Author Archives: across editor

Peter Korbačka and Sonae Sierra launch Socimi

Peter Korbačka and Sonae Sierra have finalised the process of creating its real estate investment vehicle Trivium Socimi (Spanish acronym for a REIT) and having it listed on the Alternative Stock Market (MAB by its initials in Spanish). The Socimi … Continue reading

VIA Outlets appoints Otto Ambagtsheer as CEO

With the purpose of transforming its centers into premium fashion outlets, VIA Outlets is committed to its ‘3 R’s’ strategy of Remodelling, Remerchandising and Remarketing its assets. This strategy delivered a strong performance in 2018, and the growth has continued … Continue reading

Retail 2025

By Christoph M. Achammer The transformation of retail from an industry that endeavored to satisfy its customers’ needs as competently and cost-effectively as possible is currently in full swing. The most consolidated form of retailing, the shopping center industry, has … Continue reading

Leisure: Surpassing Emotional Expectations

By Gastón Gaitán We are ruled by our emotions. They dictate the ups and downs of our daily lives and determine the wellbeing of our communities; they can construct or even destroy civilizations, changing the course of human history. After … Continue reading

Innovations in Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier

Hamburg’s HafenCity is one of the world’s most important urban development projects. From 2022, Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier will form its vibrant nucleus: a mixed-use quarter featuring creative and forward-looking concepts for living, working, enjoyment, and shopping. As a result, innovative ideas … Continue reading

Everyone Needs to Be Aware of What is Happening, When, and Why

“Chainels was launched six years ago as a start-up originating from Delft Technical University,” reports CEO and Founder Willem Buijs. He continues: “Our objective was to develop a platform for local businesses. As a result, we found ourselves working for … Continue reading

Belgrade is blooming – the city of the futures

Belgrade, The White City, is the capital and the largest city of Serbia, located at the confluence of two rivers – Danube and Sava. With a population of 1.7 million inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in Southeastern … Continue reading

Foundation stone of Westfield Hamburg laid

The ceremony was officiated by Christophe Cuvillier, URW Group CEO, together with Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic city. This mixed-use district will be named Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, bringing together the power of an international brand, well-known for … Continue reading

First “& Other Stories” in the Baltics

“& Other Stories” the fashion brand will open 740 sq m this Autumn in the heart of Riga, in the newly repositioned lifestyle and boutique galleria – Galleria Riga. When the Riga market is getting a make-over with new, expanding … Continue reading

CCC opens Zagreb’s biggest shoe store

The 26 CCC shoe stores in Croatia now have a total sales area of 17,500 sq m and are the company’s next step towards market leadership. “We opened the biggest shoe store and, at the same time, the capital’s first … Continue reading

Matthijs Storm proposed as new CEO of Wereldhave

Matthijs Storm (40) is an internationally experienced real estate professional with extensive knowledge of real estate and data technology. He currently holds the position of Chief Investment Officer Real Estate & Head of Real Estate Investments and member of the … Continue reading

Ada Mall will open on May 24, 2019

Following three intense years of hard work the building will be inaugurated with a private VIP ceremony on May 23, 2019 and will open to the public the following day. The award-winning development is strategically situated at the intersection between … Continue reading

EDU Shopping-Galerie in Bremen opened

Over a selling space of around 10,000 sq m, a modernised complex has been created with a wide range of brands, products and services. The new shopping gallery offers quality time and a shopping experience. The crowning achievement and special … Continue reading

Trio of lettings at Chelmsford retail park

Works will commence in the coming months on the redevelopment with new occupiers targeting an opening in late 2020. The £3 million reconfiguration of the former Argos will create a new PureGym on the first floor, with TGI Fridays and … Continue reading

Multi appoints Antoine Mocachen as Managing Director for CEE

Antoine Mocachen succeeds Luca Maganuco, who has filled this position on an interim basis for the past year, in addition to his responsibilities as Managing Director of Multi Italy. Maganuco will now focus fully on the company’s Italian business. Mocachen … Continue reading

“Kröpeliner Tor Center” refurbished

The shopping center on Kröpeliner Straße in Rostock’s city center comprises approximately 20,000 sq m of rental space over four floors below ground and three upper floors. Along with 16,000 sq m of retail space, the “Kröpeliner Tor Center” also … Continue reading

Building on Outlets’ Value Proposition to Attract New Customers

In today’s complex and challenging retail market, leading outlet centers have grown into one of the best performing channels due to their strong results’ higher resilience to market shifts, such as economic recessions and online competition. The reasons for their … Continue reading

Online Retail or Stationary Retail: Neither One Can Live without the Other

Quite frankly, there are a few questions that I have been asked far too often: Is there still a future for physical retailers? Will they be able to hold their ground against online retailers? Does the future lie in multichannel … Continue reading

Volker Höntsch is Head of Sustainability at Commerz Real

Volker Höntsch (36) has been Head of Sustainability at Commerz Real since May 1, 2019. The graduate environmental scientist has more than ten years’ experience as an expert for sustainability and corporate responsibility. Most recently he was Group Sustainability and … Continue reading

Klépierre and Renault cooperate

On May 13, 2019 Klépierre and Groupe Renault announced a long-term partnership combining their strengths to offer innovative mobility services to their customers. This will reinforce their local presence in the heart of their regions along with their environmental commitments. … Continue reading