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Erik Engstrand joins Across Advisory Board

Erik Engstrand is CEO and Founder at SAFE Asset Group experts in Real estate certification and COVID-19 compliance. He is a management professional with international experience from leading positions in both retail and property companies in security, insurance, and risk management. … Continue reading

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Construction work of the Main Yard neighborhood development in Frankfurt started

In the immediate vicinity of the central shopping street Zeil, flanked by an approximately 140-meter-long, leafy private street–the Grüne Gaß’–the ORT Group is developing around 300 apartments, a design hotel with approx. 300 rooms, and contemporary restaurant and retail areas. … Continue reading

Marie Ernst is a new advisory board member of the Rotonda Business Club Düsseldorf

The other board members include numerous, well-known players from the fields of business, culture, and politics. Together, they support the content-related work of the club, expand the Rotonda network and are involved in social and cultural project promotion. The Rotonda … Continue reading

€600 million raised by VIA Outlets in its inaugural green bond issuance

This is the first ‘green bond’ ever issued by an outlet owner-operator in Europe. The proceeds will be allocated to repay the majority of outstanding debt and to allow the company to execute its growth strategy in the coming years. … Continue reading

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LCP expands retail portfolio with Russel Street Retail Park acquisition in Darlington

The park comprises three units with a total of 2,308 sq m, with occupiers Halfords and the British Heart Foundation, with the final unit void. There is also a 135-space car park. The acquisition is the latest in a line … Continue reading

GCSP Business Briefing /// November 24, 10-11 am /// online

In MEC’s report, the key finding is: Sustainable and cross-asset-class strategies are needed to develop cities and rural areas for the future as urban neighborhoods and surrounding areas gain in importance. After 10 years of great growth in stationary trade, … Continue reading

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GCSP and MEC host an online panel on retail parks in the cities of tomorrow

In MEC’s report, the key finding is: Sustainable and cross-asset-class strategies are needed to develop cities and rural areas for the future as urban neighborhoods and surrounding areas gain in importance. After 10 years of great growth in stationary trade, … Continue reading

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Supermarket Income REIT buys two more supermarkets for £73m

The Sainsbury’s store opened in 1989 and was refurbished in 2016. The 7-acre city center site comprises a 6,039 sq m net sales area supermarket, an 18-pump petrol filling station and over 500 car parking spaces. The store has a … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Retail Center Deli in Duisburg was purchased by HIH Invest

Anchor tenants are an “E-Center” hypermarket (Edeka) on 7,000 sq m and a “toom” DIY store on 8,800 sq m of lettable area. Other tenants include a Dänisches Bettenlager home furnishing store (1,100 sq m) and the Frütel Sport & … Continue reading

MAPIC 2021: Focus on new trends and new players in the retail industry

ACROSS: WHAT IS DIFFERENT FROM LAST YEAR’S MAPIC AND WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT? NATHALIE DEPETRO: Due to the Covid pandemic, a lot of things have changed in the industry. In fact, a huge acceleration of new trends has taken place. … Continue reading

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LCP acquires Shelly Shopping Center in Solihull, England

Shelly Shopping Center, Monkspath, has 10 retail units–all of which are fully let–on an area of 1,537 sq m. There are also two office suites and 56 parking spaces. Rakesh Joshi, LCP associate director–convenience parades, says, “This is a well-established … Continue reading

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Palace Grounds Retail Park in Hamilton announces two new tenants

Lambert Smith Hampton has confirmed that Aldi is set to open a new 1,765 sq m store at the retail park later this year. The location will be the chain’s newest store in Scotland and offers shoppers a range of … Continue reading

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Mitiska REIM opens sustainability frontrunner retail park in Belgium

The new Malinas development features 19 retail units and one restaurant across 27,500 sq m GLA. The retail park is food-anchored by the first Albert Heijn XL store in Belgium, in addition to a Lidl supermarket. Other tenants represent a … Continue reading

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BAML appoints new management team

Tony Hymers joins from Burlington Estates, the property management services company based in Mayfair, which he co-founded in 2012. He is a Chartered Surveyor, Fellow of RICS and has over 25 years’ experience in the industry. With a fellow director … Continue reading

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Görtz presents its store of the future–a commitment to brick-and-mortar retail

Eight km of hornbeam hedges and more than 30,000 plants characterize Europe’s largest green facade, which is an essential component of the redesigned Kö-Bogen II commercial and office building in the center of Düsseldorf. It is seen as a possible … Continue reading

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A Paris-Proof retail property sector /// October 28 /// Webinar

October 28 | 10-11:30 GMT+2: Led by BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe), 14 property developers from the retail real estate sector have developed a common vision to accelerate decarbonization of Europe’s retail buildings. The vision includes clearly defined targets with tailored … Continue reading

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Retail Parks: Convenience remains at the top of the shopping list

Bart Rabaey, Chief Investment Strategy Officer for Mitiska Reim is sharing his insight. In terms of winners, retail parks have experienced a strong performance during the unprecedented times of the past 18 months, as the segment has continued to thrive … Continue reading

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Premier Outlet Budapest Appoints Coniq to increase customer engagement

Hungary’s largest and retail destination, Premier Outlet Budapest, managed by ROS Retail Outlet Shopping, has chosen Coniq to increase the frequency of shopper visits, basket size, and sales with a modern customer experience-based loyalty programme to be launched by December 2021.  Premier … Continue reading

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Three new retail parks become Acteeum hot topics at Shopping Center Forum 2021

The three Acteeum projects developed in three regions of Poland–Koszalin Power Center, Galeria Siemianowice, and Ostróda Power Center–exactly meet the current market expectations. They provide both a great location in each of the represented cities and regions, a comprehensive offer … Continue reading

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Forum Lviv in Ukraine wins again at RAU Awards 2021

The winners were determined by open voting and the RAU Awards Expert Council, comprising representatives of leading companies in retail and development, heads of consulting companies, and reputable experts in the retail market. “We are honoured that Forum Lviv has … Continue reading

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