Interest in retail parks is increasing significantly within Europe, Cushman & Wakefield’s “European Retail Park Development Report” has revealed. It states that, by the end of this year, 1.3 million sq m of new retail space will be added in … Continue reading
BY GYULA GYALAY-KORPOS The official reasoning was that the customers—mainly working women with families—could not get used to the Sunday shopping ban and it was a topic of annoyed discussions even one year after its introduction. The other reason could … Continue reading
BY PIOTR LISS In its final version, the tax-free amount was set at PLN 17 million (€4 million) monthly, which is PLN 204 million annually. Above this amount, chains will be obliged pay 0.8% up to a revenue of PLN … Continue reading
BY DAVID HARPER Some cannot get past issues around store sizes, rents, and business rates and others don’t quite match product or price to a European audience, while the few that get it right the first time develop a huge … Continue reading
BY JORGE MORGADINHO In mature geographies with a high level of competition such as the European market, consumers are increasingly searching for challenges and enticements that match the new trends they see, yearn for, and experience by means of all … Continue reading
Five words are enough to stir up interest: six months’ base rent free. This is the handsome prize that awaits the winners of the retail competition “First Store by Alexa” in the two categories “Best Brand” and “Best Newcomer.” The … Continue reading
BY JONATHAN DOUGHTY The title was “little people become giants” and it has received an enormous amount of comment and response from colleagues around the world. ACROSS is an interesting platform for us, especially now that we are “JLL Foodservice … Continue reading
It was an impressive moment even for established lighting professionals. When MK Illumination, the European market leader in the field, lit up Frankfurt’s MyZeil shopping center with thousands of lights at the end of November last year, this catapulted the … Continue reading
ACROSS: HOW DID YOU GET INTO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS? KLAUS MARK: I carried out the installation of fairy lights during the Christmas season for a small enterprise in Innsbruck. That was my first point of contact with Christmas lights. I liked … Continue reading
ACROSS: IMMOFINANZ RELIES ON A SUPER-REGIONAL BRAND STRATEGY FOR ITS RETAIL PORTFOLIO. SPECIFICALLY: VIVO! FOR SHOPPING CENTERS AND STOP SHOP FOR RETAIL PARKS. WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU HOPE TO OBTAIN THROUGH THIS STRATEGY AND WHAT EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH … Continue reading
Based on Switzerland’s vitality and diversity, the central idea of the multi-functional experience center is “Rich diversity and true ‘Swissness.’” The new Mall of Switzerland is located on a piece of central Switzerland in Ebikon the size of about 10 soccer … Continue reading
Paul Sargent, CEO of the British Property specialist Queensberry, can’t believe his luck. “My team has been focused for the last 18 months on winning this major instruction. It is a dream come true.” Sargent’s elation is understandable. After all, … Continue reading
Emperor Franz Joseph I officially opened the Ringstraße on May 1, 1865. The Austrian capital eagerly popped the corks last year to mark the 150th anniversary. The famous, approximately 5 kilometer thoroughfare with its many attractions, including the State Opera, … Continue reading
BY GREGORY FONSECA Through it all, one striking theme concerns me—that we Europeans are injecting self-imposed complexities or failing to address historically arcane procedures in our consultation processes for design and build schemes. These complexities lead to inherently long delivery … Continue reading
ACROSS: HOW HAS THE CITY DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS? FRANK McAVEETY: Glasgow has transformed into a thriving, global city. Driven by milestones such as the Garden Festival, the UK City of Architecture and Design, and Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, … Continue reading
BY ALEXANDER OTTO At our centers alone, the gastronomy turnover rose by 54% between 2010 and 2015: It is no secret that food is an essential feature that differentiates shopping centers from e-commerce. We were surprised to learn recently from … Continue reading
ACROSS: HOW DID THE “FIRST STORE BY ALEXA” IDEA ARISE? WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING FROM THE COMPETITION? FABIAN HELLBUSCH: Alexa on Alexanderplatz is predestined for a competition with exciting new concepts. With 16 million customers per year, it is one … Continue reading
ACROSS: WHAT MOTIVATED MISTER SPEX TO OPEN A BRICKS-AND-MORTAR SHOP? AND WHY IN ALEXA? JENS PETER KLATT: We firmly believe in the multichannel strategy we initiated with the launch of our Partner Opticians Program in 2011. That way, we can … Continue reading
BY MORITZ FELIX LÜCK What is invisible and intangible, yet really exists, making one of two otherwise identical retail parks more valuable than the other? It is the brand. Brands are a wonderful phenomenon—basically nothing more than an idea, yet … Continue reading
BY MARCUS WILD They open themselves to urban life in the city and create more space for hospitality. On average, 15% of the area of a shopping center is already devoted to restaurants, cafes, bars, and food corners. This is … Continue reading
