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Quintain adds to retail and leisure team as it reinforces its vision for Wembley Park

The award-winning developer has tasked CF Commercial and existing agent Nash Bond with helping to attract further innovative concepts to join its growing collection of independent and big-name brands. During the pandemic, the emphasis on community-living has soared as people were … Continue reading

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Future Retail at Outletcity Metzingen

At Europe’s largest designer outlet*, Outletcity Metzingen, which is located in the city of Metzingen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, digitalization is successfully making headway. In 2012, the location launched its own online store and was engaged in pioneering … Continue reading

Evolve Estates acquires historic Sheffield shopping mall and office estate in England

The estate was originally used as a War Office in 1848 and was repurposed 40 years ago as a retail and business destination, with multi-storey car park, local shopping parade, offices, The Garrison Hotel and McDonalds, both of which have … Continue reading

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Capital & Regional appoints new General Manager at The Mall Walthamstow, London

Liz started her new position in January 2021, bringing extensive retail experience developed over a 15-year career in results-driven retail management and commercial strategy.  Liz joins The Mall Walthamstow from her previous role as Commercial Manager at LLAOL, the company which … Continue reading

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Grosvenor Appoints Director of Climate Positive Solutions

Previously Andy was Senior Sustainability Manager, Canary Wharf Contractors where he achieved board approval for progressive science-based targets and led on their signing of the BBP Climate Change Commitment.  Before this he held a range of sustainability roles at Sir … Continue reading

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How the January lockdown affected lease conditions in Ukraine

NAI Ukraine reports that during the January 2021 lockdown the agreements were similar to the ones in spring. Mall tenants with completely closed stores had to pay for operating costs, as well as marketing in some facilities (5-10 USD/sq m … Continue reading

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Concourse Shopping Centre reveals “transformative” entertainment plans

If planning is approved by West Lancashire Council, WonderWorld will be located on the second floor, above the main shopping level at the shopping centre and will include: jungle-themed adventure golf, ten pin bowling, large ninja-style inflatable, soft play area … Continue reading

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Lidl Danmark achieves EDGE green building certification for 119 stores

EDGE was created by IFC, part of the World Bank, to help property owners and developers build and operate green buildings in a fast and affordable way. It is supported by free software that encourages solutions to reduce energy, water … Continue reading

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Asda opens second in-store Covid vaccination centre in Watford, UK

The supermarket has partnered with the NHS to transform the George clothing section of its Watford store into a separate and secure vaccination centre with the capacity to deliver over 1,000 vaccines per week – and more if supply allows – … Continue reading

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Madison Avenue Taps Coniq to Design Unique Shopper Loyalty Program

Coniq announced that the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) has selected its innovative real-time customer engagement solution, IQ Connect, to provide a new loyalty-driven shopping experience designed to increase store visits, reward transactions, boost sales and entice thousands of visitors to New … Continue reading

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A new treat at Quarree in Hamburg Wandsbek

L’Quán owner Daniel Boi Lam is the second tenant (along with French bistro La Parisienne) to be convinced and excited by the new Quarree’s expanded gastro area. “The Quarree is an exciting place. Everything here is currently on the move … Continue reading

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Peek & Cloppenburg opens new concept store in Sofia Ring Mall

The new store in Sofia Ring Mall will be introducing the new Peek & Cloppenburg floor space concept, which is clearly divided into men’s and women’s floors. The new arrangement is also intended to provide optimal orientation for customers and … Continue reading

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Man is a social animal–Covid-19 won’t change that

Never before has a crisis left such a huge mark on the retail real estate industry as the one caused by Covid-19 is doing right now. Many apocalyptic scenarios are being rolled out. But the key question is: Will consumers … Continue reading

Network of real estate experts launches in Denmark

“ULI is a highly respected and truly unique network of international real estate professionals and is a key connector for those involved in the industry,” said Jesper Bo Hansen, who has been involved in developing ULI’s activities in Denmark from … Continue reading

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If you can’t beat them, join them

Placemaking Column by Caroline von Westerholt The looming threat of possible vacancies within the retail sector, could be countered if we abandoned our rigid structures, our holding on to old real estate valuation patterns, and our immobile way of thinking. … Continue reading

Forget White Walkers, 600,000 extra visitors per annum are coming for The Boulevard

An outlet shopping scheme close to the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is set to benefit from swathes of visitors when a world-renowned £24m tourist attraction opens later this year.  The Game of Thrones Studio Tour at … Continue reading

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Flurry of retail investment in Central London sees £475m of transactions complete in Q4 2020

Activity in Q4 2020 accounted for 55% of all central London retail investment transactions in 2020, which totalled £860m, a decrease of 25% compared to 2019 as a result of the pandemic. This flurry of activity in the final quarter … Continue reading

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Commerz Real reports strong leasing activities in 2020

Thus in 2020 areas of approx. 350,000 square metres were leased across all product groups, 150,000 more than in the previous year. The number of leases was 513, which is 127 more than in 2019. In addition, in the first … Continue reading

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Only for a short time (until 17.02.2021): Read the latest issue FOR FREE! Just enter the subscription code: across121 Redeem your subscription code up to and including February 17, 2021 and enjoy the new ePaper for free for ten days after … Continue reading

Citycon is supporting its communities by establishing vaccination services in several of its centres

Citycon is working with local health authorities throughout the Nordic region to co-operate in establishing vaccination services in its necessity-based community centres. Agreements have already been made with the municipalities to open vaccination centres at Stovner in Norway, and IsoKristiina in … Continue reading

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