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2018 RECORD YEAR FOR EUROPEAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

France, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain all posted record levels of investment in 2018 with Spain and Portugal both registering increases of more than 50% on 2017 (56.9% and 51.4% respectively). Spain performed particularly well in the latter half … Continue reading

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield brings NFL stars to Germany

A few weeks ago, more than a million American Football fans in Germany watched the Super Bowl – now the NFL stars are paying them a visit in Oberhausen. Together with the organization American Football Without Barriers (AFWB) and NFL … Continue reading

Mipim: Projects Everywhere You Look

La Promenade Carabiniers Wavre, Belgium                            (Booth P1B14) La Promenade Carabiniers is located in the heart of Wavre, which is close to Brussels and on the main communication route to the south of Belgium. Wavre is a dynamic economic center and … Continue reading

Shopping and Skiing

Full planning consent has recently been approved for a £270 million regional shopping and leisure destination in Swindon, located in the county of Wiltshire in southwest England. Phase 1 of North Star Village, developed by SevenCapital, received the go ahead … Continue reading

SEVEN DIALS WELCOMES UNIQUE TRIO OF SPECIALIST RETAILERS

Bolstering the existing range of eclectic boutiques across the seven interconnecting streets, Seven Dials welcomes: The Cambridge Satchel Company – the iconic British men’s and women’s accessories brand inspired by traditional schoolbags; Nappa Dori – the luxury lifestyle label which … Continue reading

Echo Investment changes former Karol Scheibler’s factory

Nicklas Lindberg, chief executive officer at Echo Investment, in the presence of Hanna Zdanowska, the Mayor of the city of Łódź, presented a project of the investment on February 13, 2019. Implementation of the so-called ‘Destinations,’ i.e., city-building projects, the … Continue reading

STEP INSIDE THE WARDROBE WORKSHOP ON THE KING’S ROAD

The Wardrobe Workshop is a retailer which adopts a unique two-way platform merging independent brands with revived pre-loved fashion, in one space. Combatting the fast fashion model, the brand’s strategy is focused on sustainability and the environmental impact of retail. … Continue reading

Echo Investment issues up to PLN 40 mln bonds for individual investors

The interest rate on J and J2-series bonds is established based on the WIBOR 6M rate increased by a 3.4% margin and the bonds have 4,5-year maturity. The sale starts on 18th February and is scheduled to 1st March, 2019. … Continue reading

MULTI APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR MULTI NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM

Mr Stech will assume the responsibilities for the Netherlands and Belgium in addition to his role as Managing Director of Multi Germany. He will succeed Françoise Dechesne, who has fulfilled this position since October 2015 and will continue her career … Continue reading

LIVERPOOL ONE IS MADE UP WITH MORPHE’S NEW STORE

The 3,000 sq ft flagship will be the brand’s second store outside London and will offer Morphe’s full range of professional-grade make up and brushes at affordable prices. Established in LA in 2008, Morphe is recognised by beauty bloggers and … Continue reading

What are Weekends Made for?

By Carmen Chieregato Small family stores usually decide to remain closed, as they have always done, while high street retailers, shopping centers, and hyper/supermarkets have eagerly taken advantage of the opportunity, opening 7 days a week throughout the year. Nevertheless, … Continue reading

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany is Top Employer 2019

“A successful talent management is the key for our long-term corporate success,” says Bruno Bittis, Director of Human Resources at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany. “The Top Employer certification is thus a precious approval of our efforts and at the same time a … Continue reading

Kati Kivimäki is the new Managing Director of Mall of Tripla, Helsinki

Kivimäki is a trade and marketing professional whose career has led her to accumulate diverse experience in the shopping centre business, retail, fashion and e-commerce. She will come to Tripla from Shopping Centre Mylly, which she has been managing since … Continue reading

International brand opens first UK retail unit with intu

The brand draws inspiration from its Turkish heritage; infusing flavours from the Middle East in its handmade chocolates and Turkish delights. Opening later this month, Cuppedia will also offer customers its signature pastries, a selection of high quality teas and … Continue reading

THE O2 FEEDS APPETITE FOR THE BEST VEGAN, STREET FOOD AND INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS WITH LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

Taking the total number of bars and restaurants under the world-famous tented roof of The O2 to 34, the best vegan, street food and international restaurants will be opening this spring including by CHLOE., Hai Di Lao, Hook, Beer + … Continue reading

The Role of the Local Community in Enhancing Retail

By Anna Obraztsova As a pioneering urban developer, we want to create useful territories: tenant-mix of neighborhood centers comprised of essential goods and services (55%), education and entertainment (including cinemas) (30%), and F&B (15%). While consumer behavior used to be … Continue reading

Commerz Real leases 6,700 sq m in Prague

With nearly 4,200 sq m the bulk of the new leasing is accounted for by the tobacco company Philip Morris, which is extending an existing lease for 3,600 sq m and expanding its area to take in an additional 600 … Continue reading

Launch of the Logistics of Tomorrow

On October 15, 2018, “City Center Bergedorf” (CCB), Hamburg, opened Germany’s first multi-label parcel shop. The shopping center’s “Ein-Treff-Punkt” shop now offers the respective services of major parcel service providers such as DPD, GLS, and Hermes under one roof. As … Continue reading

NEINVER appoints Thomas Delannée as Leasing Manager France

In his new role, Delannée will be responsible for the leasing of Alpes The Style Outlets, NEINVER’s second centre in France, consisting of over 90 shops. It is scheduled to open in 2020 next to the Swiss border, between Geneva … Continue reading

Kintyre pushes €1.5bn AUM, with focus on innovation and technology in 2019

“Being able to deliver another year of balanced growth for our firm, while driving our quality enhancement agenda was very pleasing. Moreover, our continued growth has been largely driven by our existing clients and we are very thankful for their … Continue reading