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U+I is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Christmas as Chief Financial Officer

Jamie has over seventeen years’ experience in the real estate, private equity and financial services sectors, most recently as CFO of RCL Partners, a large family office with international investments across real estate and private equity. Prior to this, he … Continue reading

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OUT NOW: NEW ISSUE „THE NEW ROLE OF RETAIL”

Top-quality industry information is very important, especially in challenging times. Therefore, ACROSS will further expand its reporting, particularly in the online sector. You will find our publication dates for 2021 here. Benefit from our strong presence to further improve the … Continue reading

Future-proofing Retail Involves Continuous Transformation

By Steffen E. Friedlein The coronavirus pandemic still has a firm grip on the retail and shopping center industries. The situation in which we have now found ourselves for more than a year has pushed retailers and tenants, investors and … Continue reading

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Making Europe’s Retail Real Estate Paris-proof

European Council of Shopping Places Column by Joost Koomen Only six months have passed since our launch, and 2021 has already proven to be quite a busy year for the European Council of Shopping Places (ECSP). As we continue to … Continue reading

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Immofinanz announces start of refurbishment of VIVO! Baia Mare in Romania

The new space resulting from the refurbishment and extension of the mall will be occupied by a leading domestic food retailer as well as prominent fashion and sports brands, some of which will be making their debut in the local … Continue reading

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The Trafford Centre appoints Pradera Lateral as Asset Manager

The Trafford Centre comprises around 1.9 million sq ft of GLA, making it the third largest regional shopping centre in the UK by area. It is anchored by Selfridges, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer with around 200 other stores, … Continue reading

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Eszter Salamon joins GTC as Transactions Director

Eszter Salamon is full-stack finance and transactions professional with over 20 years of experience gained in recognized multinational companies. Prior to joining GTC, she held the position of Real Estate Management Director at OTP Real Estate Fund Management Zrt., one … Continue reading

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Etele Plaza opens with Hungary’s most spacious food court

The next generation shopping center’s food court, currently being developed by Futureal in Újbuda, close to Etele square, covers almost the entire third floor of the building, and will allow over 1,000 people to dine comfortably and safely at any … Continue reading

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Mallson: The expansion of Galeria Maxim in Legionowo, Poland, starts soon

After the extension, Galeria Maxim will be the largest modern shopping center in the dynamically developing city of Legionowo. The current gallery will be modernized so as to create a coherent design with the commercial park being added to it. … Continue reading

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Designer Outlet Warszawa is the new flagship outlet destination of Poland

Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Gabi Drzewiecka The ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted by Gabi Drzewiecka, who is a well-known journalist, TV and radio presenter in Poland. Marek Jakubiak, Head of Real Estate CEE of DWS Group; Thomas Reichenauer, Managing Director of the … Continue reading

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EBRD invests €24.7 million in first MAS Securities’ real estate green bond

The Bank’s investment will support the acquisition of green properties and the development of green and sustainable retail and residential assets, predominantly in Romania and potentially in the wider CEE region. The bond issue, used to finance and refinance green commercial real … Continue reading

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ACROSS Retail Talks on “What’s new in Retail?”

Right on time at 3 PM (CET) on May 19, 2021, ACROSS Editor Reinhard Winiwarter opened the ACROSS Retail Talks on the topic “What’s new in Retail?”. He handed over to moderator Klaus Striebich, Managing Director of RaRE Advise and … Continue reading

“Catchment Areas Are Changing”

ACROSS: How are you getting along in your new role? MARCUS WILD: Broadly speaking, things are going well. The role that I have assumed is very exciting, indeed, particularly in light of all of the issues that are currently being driven … Continue reading

JYSK celebrates the opening of store 3,000

While retail stores across Europe have been opening and closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, JYSK has continued to expand with new stores. On 12 February 2021, JYSK opened the doors to the company’s store number 3,000, which is located … Continue reading

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Record week in trading history for The Boulevard as Northern Irish retail opens up

The Boulevard, owned by Lotus Property, welcomed the largest number of visitors to the scheme in its entire trading history, heralding good news for its tenants as turnover taken ranked among the top five trading weeks since the scheme opened; … Continue reading

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Manchester Arndale secures a host of lease renewals and welcomes Therapie Clinic

Therapie Clinic is one of the fastest growing aesthetic medical clinics in Europe. With over 40 clinics and 100 doctors, it offers anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. It also provides an advanced skin treatment approach to cater to individual skin … Continue reading

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Trei Opens Four New Vendo Parks in Poland

Taken together, the new Vendo Parks have a gross lettable area of around 19,800 square metres and a total of 26 units, including several branches of brands like Dealz or Action which previously had no outlets in these towns and … Continue reading

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Alberto Valls Appointed as Chair of ULI Madrid

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced the appointment of Alberto Valls, managing partner of real estate at Deloitte Spain & EMEA, as chair of ULI Madrid. He succeeds Alfonso Benavides, senior advisor to JLL in Spain, secretary of the … Continue reading

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Multi opens new food court in Forum Palermo, Italy

“Le Putìe di Forum”, is a meeting and exchange place where every visitor can enjoy the flavors of the recipes of the past or discover and taste new trends in quality catering. The new square is modern and welcoming, and … Continue reading

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Kate Sadler joins P-THREE as Director

Kate has joined P-THREE from CWM, where she held the position of partner.  Prior to that, Kate spent ten years at Cushman & Wakefield.  Kate’s experience is extensive, having advised on some of London’s best known mixed-use assets, such as … Continue reading

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