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Expanding the Boundaries of “PropTech”

Wikipedia defines PropTech as: “the application of information technology and platform economics to real estate markets”. While many associate PropTech with technology that supports Smart Buildings, at Placewise, we define PropTech as any technology that supports physical real estate. Today, … Continue reading

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adidas expands the size of its store in London Designer Outlet

adidas, which has been at London Designer Outlet (LDO) since it first opened in 2013, will bring a more experiential offer to its enlarged store with its new retail format. It will focus on selling sports performance apparel and footwear, … Continue reading

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Fostering retail property in the “New” EU Member States

It shouldn’t need to be fostered at all. In “new” member states, all the investment and operating freedoms of the EU internal market have applied from Day 1. Add low retail density and increasing local disposable income, and you should … Continue reading

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Holland & Barrett sign to supplement retail offer at Angel Central, Islington

Founded 150 years ago, leading wellness retailer Holland & Barrett will be relocating from their previous Angel store, opening an upsized 1,389 sq ft shop at 21-22 Upper Street, this December. Commenting on the signing, Ciara Daffy, Asset Manager at … Continue reading

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HMSHost International brings shoppers food & beverage brands to Amsterdam The Style Outlets

Playing an essential role in every fashion destination, a selection of food & beverage stores provides shoppers with a place to unwind and reboot. HMSHost International is proud to partner with Amsterdam The Style Outlets in bringing shoppers the global … Continue reading

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Wereldhave receives multiple recognitions for its CSR strategy

Wereldhave has been awarded the GRESB 5 Star rating for the seventh consecutive year.It again confirms the leading position Wereldhave takes in creating a more sustainable real estate industry. The score increased to 93 points out of 100, up from … Continue reading

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Snipes introduces a unique store concept at Berlin shopping center Die Mitte, strengthening its strategic partnership with Nike

Berlin is the only city in Germany that belongs to the exclusive circle of international metropolises in which Nike and Snipes carry out such collaborations. With this expansion, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Germany is strengthening its focus on rental partners with innovative … Continue reading

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Projects & Openings International

SILICON CENTRAL | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The shopping center and management division of Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group International, Line Investments & Property LLC, boasts a portfolio of malls through the Gulf and India. LIP’s latest development is Silicon Central in … Continue reading

Projects & Openings Europe

NETHERLANDS Forum Rotterdam The opening of the largest inner-city regeneration project in Rotterdam in recent years, Forum Rotterdam, took place on September 24, 2020, with a small gathering and in full compliance with the current Covid-19 guidelines. The scheme is … Continue reading

VIA Outlets awarded 5 Star rating in 2020 GRESB Benchmark

As part of the corporate rankings, VIA Outlets scored 85 points, five points ahead of its peer group average, reflecting its commitment to making a lasting positive contribution to the places in which it owns and manages outlet centres. Within … Continue reading

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centre:mk study reveals self-gifting trend hits new highs this christmas

The poll of 2,000 Brits* found that 12 per cent of adults are planning to splash out on their own games console during the festive season, whilst 15 per cent are going to treat themselves to some new clothes to … Continue reading

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Takeaway to the fore at Chinatown London, the F&B hub for locked-down locals

The vast array of cuisines that are on offer throughout lockdown span from Cantonese steamed buns at Bun House; to Taiwanese bubble tea from Cuppacha and YiFang; to Sichuanese hot pot from Shu Xiangge; to all things matcha at Tsujiri, … Continue reading

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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village welcomes The Fragrance Shop

The Fragrance Shop boutique at Gretna Gateway joins the retailer’s network of over 200 stores across the country, and will stock a wide range of distinctive designer scents such as Caroline Herrera, Lacoste, Diesel, Guess, Armani and Hugo Boss. The … Continue reading

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Japanese lifestyle brand MINISO opens regional debut St David’s Cardiff

Located at 18 Town Wall South, adjacent to Skechers, St David’s will be the brand’s second store in the UK and the first step in its national expansion. The Cardiff launch follows the recent re-opening of non-essential retail in Wales. … Continue reading

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Time Retail Partners appoints Tony Carroll as director

Carroll will join the company in January 2021, working with TRP’s existing landlord client base and as part of TRP’s leadership team to grow the consultancy. Tony Carroll spent ten years in CBRE’s retail team, working on leading assets including … Continue reading

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Ingka Group recognises co-workers with loyalty programme of EUR 100 million

”The past year, we have found ourselves in a reality none of us have experienced before and faced a series of dilemmas and difficult decisions, and siding with the many has never been more important”, says Ulrika Biesert, People and … Continue reading

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Love and LIGHT are in the air…

In these curious times of rolling-lockdowns, retailers and city centers need to be creative. Not only do they need to continue to offer top-quality products, but now, more than ever, they will need to offer experiential extras to keep people … Continue reading

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“The Future Will Be All About Technology-based Convenience”

ACROSS: Ms. Hager, how relevant is the issue of revitalization for the retail real estate sector in Germany? CHRISTINE HAGER: The issue has become more and more important. However, that is not only true for Germany. The retail trade is … Continue reading

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Designer Outlet Cotswolds: The new premium outlet shopping destination opens in 2022

The eye-catching Designer Outlet Cotswolds retail scheme will provide up to 90 shops, restaurants and cafés in an attractive Cotswold-style village environment. The development will include the largest Dobbies Garden Centre in South West England and 850 homes complete with … Continue reading

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Katharsis Development sells HopStop Siedlce to LCP Properties

HopStop in Siedlce is a subsequent retail park developed by Katharsis Development. Other HopStops, located in Radom, Zamosc (2 units) and Rembertow have been sold in a portfolio transaction in 2018. In that transaction, which was recognized with Transaction of … Continue reading

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