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COVID-19: Temporary IKEA store closures

The primary concern of IKEA is the health and safety of its co-workers and customers. As there are unique circumstances in the 30 countries where Ingka Group has stores located, evaluations and decisions are taken based on the local situation.  … Continue reading

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Footfall-Anchors Post Corona – 5 Propositions for the New Future of Retail

Corona has changed many things. And Corona will have long lasting effects on our society, economy and politics. Covid-19 is without doubt the greatest challenge since the Second World War, also for the real estate industry and across all asset … Continue reading

CCC, the leader of the Polish footwear market is joining Colosseum Mall in Bucharest

The store from Colosseum Mall will follow the newest concept and design of the CCC brand, which focuses on simple lines, neutral colours, grayscale finishes with metal furniture elements and a modern look with industrial influences. Joanna Jozwiak, General Manager … Continue reading

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Outlet Village Bealaya Dacha shows +5% footfall and +1% sales

Hines announces the results of the first half of the year for Outlet Village Belaya Dacha. Throughout January-March and June-September 2020, the outlet welcomed over 2,200,000 guests, which is + 5% more compared to the same period last year. Like-to-like … Continue reading

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Hammerson completes €307m disposal of VIA Outlets

The transaction is based on a gross asset value for Hammerson’s share of the VIA portfolio of €644 million and represents a net initial yield of 6.5% and an 18.3% discount to gross asset value as at 30 June 2020.

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Ingka Centres business transformation maintains strong momentum

The global shopping centre operator maintained its growth strategy over the last 12 months acquiring new properties in North America and Europe and secured over 500 store openings including global brands such as Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, H&M and Zara, … Continue reading

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McArthurGlen CEO, Julia Calabrese, assumes new role of Vice Chairman

The appointments take immediate effect and all three executives will report to McArthurGlen Group Chairman, J. W. (Joey) Kaempfer. Kaempfer said: “After serving as our trusted and much-loved CEO for the past 18 years, Julia Calabrese has expressed her wish … Continue reading

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Chapman Taylor designing major mixed-use venue in central Tashkent

The 100,000 sq m GBA scheme will create a modern retail and leisure development for Tashkent and the wider region, designed to create a sustainable and vibrant destination for people of all ages. Shopping and entertainment will form the heart … Continue reading

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Silverburn gets in the spirit with store opening for Scottish artisan distillery and brewery Eden Mill

The 1,900 sq ft store, located adjacent to Hugo Boss, stocks Eden Mill’s array of drinks and merchandise, from the core gin range to non-alcoholic options. Eden Mill is Scotland’s first single-site distillery and brewery, creating craft gins, whiskies, and … Continue reading

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Tokmanni to reopen its comprehensively remodelled store in Hamina

At the Tokmanni store in Hamina the customer experience has been improved in line with the chain’s latest store concept by renewing the store signage and fittings, for example. To increase shopping convenience, Tokmanni’s diverse product assortment and shelves have … Continue reading

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Arôme signs for its first bricks and mortar site within The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that artisan bakery, Arôme, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden,  for its first permanent bricks and mortar site following its successful pop-up in Soho earlier this … Continue reading

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360Retail appointed joint lease consultancy advisor on Liverpool ONE

360Retail was founded to provide best-in-class lease advisory input, bringing to bear Peter’s extensive experience in the industry across a diverse range of clients.  Peter has been involved in Liverpool ONE since 2010, providing strategic advice to the leasing team … Continue reading

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Chinatown London Over The Moon as it launches Netflix outdoor experience

Welcoming visitors to the destination, the installation has been designed with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions in mind, so can be enjoyed safely according to the latest Government guidelines. Celebrating East Asian folklore of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, the animation tells … Continue reading

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La Torre Outlet Zaragoza Opening on October 22, 2020

Open-air Safe Shopping “The health and safety of our customers and employees is our first priority” says Claudio Poltera, Centre Manager, La Torre Outlet Zaragoza. Given the current situation, brands at La Torre Outlet Zaragoza will follow a safe shopping … Continue reading

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Sky to open first retail shop in Liverpool ONE

The new Sky flagship retail concept on South John Street will bring Sky’s leading customer service and innovative pay TV, mobile and broadband products to the UK high street, under one roof, for the first time. Created with customers’ needs … Continue reading

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Grozny Mall wins “Best Shopping Centre” Award at 2020 Arendator Awards in Moscow

Arendator.ru is a major Russian commercial property news website, with the awards ceremony, which took place at Moscow’s Modus Restaurant on Thursday, October 1, 2020, honouring the best projects in the commercial property sector. Designed by Chapman Taylor, Grozny Mall … Continue reading

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Tomáš Míček is a new Head of Retail Sector of CBRE Czech Republic

Tomáš also continues in his previous position as Head of Property Management Retail. His main goal now will be to unify and connect the operation of the individual services that CBRE provides in the retail sector into a first-class integrated … Continue reading

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Café De Nata cooks up culinary delights at Camden Market

Taking a 600 sq ft space, Café De Nata’s latest offering will include 12 covers, with customers able to view the tarts being hand baked via an open kitchen display.  Joining Café De Nata is Ugly Dumpling, who has opened … Continue reading

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Shelley Sandzer signs Megan’s in Surbiton

Since opening first as an antiques shop in 2002 on the King’s Road, Megan’s has developed into a neighbourhood focused café and restaurant.  Its Mediterranean-inspired menu brings together brunch classics, such as Eggs Benedict and Shakshouka, mezze, grills, and ‘posh’ … Continue reading

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Mercers’ Company signs independent jewellers for Covent Garden

The 500 sq ft e&e Jewellery space, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is one of five in London and forms part of the brand’s European expansion plans including Spain, Italy, France and The Netherlands. Established in 2009, e&e … Continue reading

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