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McArthurGlen pilots new digital services to enhance the customer experience

The group, which has a portfolio of 25 designer outlets in 10 countries across Europe and in Canada, has teamed up with By Appointment, a global appointment scheduling and Queue Management System, and Dropit, a digital handsfree shopping service, to … Continue reading

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Hammerson appoints Rita-Rose Gagné as Chief Executive Officer

Ms Gagné was most recently President of Growth Markets at the global real estate company Ivanhoé Cambridge where she had responsibility for $7.6bn of real estate assets across Asia Pacific and Latin America. She joined Ivanhoé Cambridge in 2006 and … Continue reading

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The long awaited offline meeting gathered retail real experts at MAPIC Russia

2020 has been an unprecedentedly challenging year for both global and local markets. The need for urgent transformation affected all participants in business processes without exception. Factors, forecasts, tools – everything has changed and required a new approach in terms … Continue reading

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Trei Opens its 19th Vendo Park in Poland

The retail property is located in Częstochowa in the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland. With a population of around 230,000 residents, it is the second-largest city in Silesia. It lies a car ride of roughly three hours south-west of Warsaw … Continue reading

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Shaping the Future of Retail

ACROSS: The core business of URW in Germany is the operation of shopping centers. How is business currently going? CONSTANTIN WIESMANN: Since its onset, the coronavirus crisis has presented all market participants with major challenges – including those of us … Continue reading

Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand Kenji launches at Liverpool ONE

Taking 1,500 sq ft, the Kenji concept seamlessly incorporates retail, leisure and hospitality into a mini arcade format, and features the first-ever Kenji claw machines. The store also houses Kenji’s high-quality collection of homewares, stationery, gifts, food and accessories, all … Continue reading

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Capital & Regional opens major new Matalan store at The Mall Maidstone and announces new Pure Gym

Family retailer Matalan officially opened at The Mall Maidstone shopping centre on September 19, 2020. Keeping family at the heart of the brand, the Maidstone store includes womenswear fashion inspiration, fantastic kidswear, menswear and on trend homeware, all under one … Continue reading

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34 tenants extend leases with Plejada Sosnowiec shopping centre in Poland

Tenants with the largest footprint at Plejada Sosnowiec include the LPP Group (Reserved, Cropp, House, and Sinsay), H&M, New Yorker, CCC, and Deichmann. Rossmann has also signed up to join the shopping centre tenants. The transactions were arranged by Ada … Continue reading

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LCP acquires popular local shopping parade in Sheffield

LCP purchased the parade in 129-145 High Street, Ecclesfield, anchored by Co-operative Food Group, on behalf of Sheet Anchor Investments Ltd (SAIL), one of the LCP group of managed companies, for £1.5 million. Andrew Barrett, LCP’s retail director, said the … Continue reading

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Lidl enters Homepark Targówek in Warsaw

Lidl is one of the most recognized retailer brands in Poland. With its vast array of high-quality, low-priced and sustainable products, it has become one of the most popular and trusted food retailers. Lidl currently has more than 700 stores … Continue reading

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Redevco Completes Redeveloped C&A Flagship Store in Zurich

The redevelopment has transformed it into an energy-efficient property, incorporating the clothing retailer’s latest design concept. Redevco is targeting a BREEAM In-Use Excellent sustainability rating. The recently re-opened flagship store has been completely modernised with open and transparent façades replacing … Continue reading

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Seven Dials launches pop-up incubator initiative for brands born out of lockdown

While the COVID-19 lockdown has seen much uncertainty, 1 in 10 small businesses have launched new products or expanded their services from home. To celebrate and support budding UK businesses that have responded to adversity with enterprise, Shaftesbury is now … Continue reading

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IKEA Finland completes acquisition of three new wind farms, to support its renewable energy generation

The new wind farms now mean IKEA Finland produces renewable energy comparable to the annual consumption of the residents of a city the size of Turku in Finland. The completion of this transaction means IKEA Oy now owns five wind … Continue reading

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British Land commits to disability inclusion by joining The Valuable 500 movement

The Valuable 500 is the only global CEO community dedicated to radically transforming the business system across the whole supply chain for the benefit of all those with a disability. Launched on the main stage at the World Economic Forum’s … Continue reading

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DIY chain Bauhaus opens at A1 retail park, Oftringen, Switzerland

After a construction phase of just over 18 months, the well-known DIY chain Bauhaus, which operates stores throughout Europe, was the last and largest anchor tenant to move into its premises on the site. It opened its new 16 000 … Continue reading

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MEC acquires ten new locations in Bavaria

“With the acquisition package of the Bavaria portfolio, our growth strategy is gaining further momentum. We welcome the new locations to the MEC property management family”, said Christian Schröder, Managing Director (COO). In addition to the management of traditional retail parks … Continue reading

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Multi Netherlands opens city centre project FORUM Rotterdam

The opening ceremony included the presentation of the book FORUM Rotterdam – ‘Non-stop stad’ (non-stop city), commissioned by the developer and the investors. Patrick van Dooyeweert, Chief Investment & Development Officer: “FORUM Rotterdam is an excellent example of an innovative … Continue reading

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JUMBO and SPAR further expand their network of stores in Vlora and Pogradec

The store opened by SPAR in Pogradec is the 58th for the largest international supermarket chain in Albania. With an area of ​​1,000 sq m2, inhabitants and tourists of Pogradec will find a safe environment, variety of choices and quality … Continue reading

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Ingka Group supports more business action on climate change

The We Mean Business coalition was founded in 2014 to galvanise business leadership on climate change and influence policy in the lead-up to the formation of the Paris Agreement.  The new guide details the action businesses need to take to … Continue reading

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Icon Outlet out-performs London post-lockdown

Icon Outlet also reported a bumper August Bank Holiday, with like-for-like sales growing by 13% year-on-year.  The figures are evidence the shopping destination continues to buck the trend in London since reopening on the 15 June as an attractive and … Continue reading

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