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EXPO REAL: broad-based confidence

“The importance of EXPO REAL as an international trade fair for property and investment is unbroken. We witness a huge demand for face-to-face encounters and have taken every precaution to ensure a safe stay for everyone involved,” explains Klaus Dittrich, … Continue reading

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Johnstons of Elgin brings luxury Scottish craftmanship to Caledonia Park

Established in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is one of the last few remaining vertical mills in the UK still carrying out all the processes from raw cashmere and fine woollen fibres right through to the finished product. Across three centuries … Continue reading

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BPF announces new Junior Vice-President

Allan joins BPF President David Partridge, Senior Partner of Argent LLP and Chairman of Argent Related – and BPF Vice-President Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG at JLL – to complete the leading UK property trade association’s … Continue reading

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Mitiska REIM expands in the Netherlands with a retail park acquisition in Arnhem

This latest acquisition, Woonboulevard Arnhem, is an income-producing retail park with value-add potential and was acquired in a joint venture partnership with Glow Real Estate. The retail park has a gross leasable area (GLA) of 23,200m² spread over 15 units … Continue reading

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Cineplexx with new location at East Gate Mall in North Macedonia

Cineplexx cinema group celebrates the start of construction of its second multiplex cinema location in Skopje. The ceremony took place on Thursday, July 15th on site of the new Shopping Center “East Gate Mall” where Head of Business Development of Cineplexx … Continue reading

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Hines Triumphs at the MAPIC Awards 2021 in Russia

Hines, the international real estate firm, announced that three retail projects were nominated as finalists in the Best Outlet Center category at the MAPIC Awards 2021 in Russia, managed by the International Development Company. Outlet Village Belaya Dacha was awarded … Continue reading

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LaSalle creates new European Transactions and Asset Management team

The newly created European Transactions & Asset Management unit, headed by Paris-based Beverley Kilbride, will facilitate cross-border knowledge-sharing within a unified team responsible for managing the full lifecycle of assets. It draws on executives from across the firm’s largest offices … Continue reading

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Funshop park in Focșani, Romania, 70% leased

“Retail parks are currently experiencing a renaissance. All those qualities that once meant the largest investors would fail to take them seriously have resulted in them not only improving their market position but also becoming one of the fastest developing … Continue reading

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Frank Westmeier starts as Asset Manager at Concepta

The trained hotel specialist, graduate in business administration (FH) and real estate economist initially worked in the hotel and catering industry for many years before moving to the real estate industry, where he worked for well-known facility managers, fund companies … Continue reading

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SPAR with the latest concept opens in Etele Plaza this September

SPAR’s more than 1,100 sq m of sales area is built according to the store chain’s latest supermarket concept, so it fits well to the new generation look of Etele Plaza. Due to sustainability reasons, energy efficient LED lighting system … Continue reading

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Immofinanz adds Italy as a new market to its European STOP SHOP retail park portfolio

Immofinanz is continuing the expansion of its successful STOP SHOP retail park brand by entering a new market in Western Europe – Italy. The first acquisition in this country is the fully occupied Parco Fiore in the north Italian city … Continue reading

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MEC leases 45,000m² in the first half of 2021

Even in the ongoing Corona crisis, the retail real estate manager MEC has concluded numerous new and follow-up leases with a total area of 45,000m² in the past half year. The majority of the leases relate to the local supply … Continue reading

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Fünf Höfe brings Filmfest München to the heart of the city

The cooperation between Fünf Höfe and Filmfest München is a fine example of how the interplay between retail, art, culture, and entertainment can result in creative innovations that also benefit visitors. Elke Haeffner, Center Manager of Fünf Höfe, explained: “We … Continue reading

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30th Real-Integration: Kaufland the new frequency anchor in Schwabach, Germany

On Wednesday, July 14, the new Kaufland store opened in Schwabach, Am Falbenholzweg. This gives the “Oro Schwabach” shopping center, which has existed since 1975, a strong frequency anchor. Kaufland is pursuing a sustainable concept at this location – in … Continue reading

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La Parisienne opens at Quarree in Hamburg

Frank Klüter, Quarree’s Center Manager, is thrilled: “La Parisienne is individual and unique. It doesn’t belong to any chain–this bistro is only available here. The owner couple is creative, passionate, and personally committed, and our visitors can take a small, … Continue reading

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SES Shopping Centers Provide Ideal Locations for 18 Travel Agencies

Wanderlust among Austrians is extremely high following the lengthy period of time most people were forced to spend at home. The 18 SES shopping center-based travel agencies, which are currently benefiting from the high footfall levels at each center, have … Continue reading

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Turkish Market Outlook

By Ortaç Özortaç In order to make a sound forecast for the future, let us begin by taking a look at some snapshots, both before and during the pandemic. Despite the regulation published in October 2018 to protect the Turkish … Continue reading

A Look at Kyiv and Beyond

By Maryna Gurevych The mixed-use project format is a trend in Ukrainian commercial development these days, and the pandemic has only strengthened its position. There are several driving factors behind the situation: Firstly, there is the issue concerning Kyiv’s population … Continue reading

Shopping Centers as Fulfilment Locations

PropTech Column by Peter Tonstad At the time of this writing, Placewise is two weeks away from a beta launch of what we believe is the world’s first fully integrated digital marketplace for a shopping center. It has live product … Continue reading

Launching Livat Fuzhou

On May 6, 2021 Ingka Centres announced the opening of Livat Fuzhou. Fuzhou is the capital of the Fujian Province in the southeast of China. Known as a bustling, well-connected city with a distinct cultural identity, it has become a tech hub … Continue reading