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Preparing for a Challenging Fall

By Denis Cupic In the second half of January 2020, based on the reports coming out of China, we established a COVID-19 task force team, which I personally coordinated, “just in case” the pandemic reached European soil. By the time … Continue reading

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New Public Demand for Hygiene Standards

Following the example of Madrid and Stockholm, the shift towards better public toilets has continued, specifically at Knokke-Heist in Bruges, Belgium as well as at a second major real estate development in Stockholm. Concretely speaking, the Gallerian Shopping Center, which … Continue reading

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Helpful Artificial Intelligence

By Carsten Kreutze Politicians have long acknowledged the fact that real estate can make a significant contribution to climate protection, and legislative regulation is being further strengthened. In the EU, buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% … Continue reading

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Kastner & Öhler opens biggest fashion house in western Austria

Austrian retail took a substantial hit due to the corona-related lockdown this spring. Now, however, there is a new and strong sign of life. With a 6,500-sq m sales area, 300 brands, more than 100.000 products, and a champagne bar, … Continue reading

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Shopping Centers set to embrace outdoor Christmas celebrations this year

It’s no secret that shopping centers and retail spaces need to be careful about visitor numbers this year. Too few, and the impact is economic. Too many, and centers might fall foul of safety regulations and putting the health of … Continue reading

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2020 International Business Awards® has recognized Sonae Sierra for COVID- 19 response

The Company was awarded for its “Coronavirus Pandemic – Rise-up and Reinvent retail real estate operations” programme, an innovative blueprint designed to help tenants across 69 shopping centres in 10 countries reopen their businesses in the light of the coronavirus … Continue reading

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Amsterdam The Style Outlets will open for business on 26 November

A joint project between NEINVER the pan-European company specialised in investment, development and management of property assets—the second-largest outlet operator in Europe and the largest in Spain and Poland—and one of the world’s largest investment managers Nuveen Real Estate, the … Continue reading

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Grand opening of Zamania entertainment park

The concept of the park combines unique design, entertainment component and developed internal infrastructure of the center. For a full-fledged family holiday in Zamania, there is a spacious play area, a family restaurant with 290 seats, 5 banquet rooms for parties and comfortable … Continue reading

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INREV appoints new Director of Research and Market Information

Pylypchuk, who joined on 1 September, replaces Henri Vuong, who is leaving INREV at the end of September after six years at the helm of the association’s research and market information team to take up a new global role based … Continue reading

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Citycon to increase the use of solar power in its shopping centres

Citycon continues to invest in solar power. Solar panels have been installed on the roof of Myyrmanni shopping centre. The energy generated from the panels will be used to power the lifts and escalators in the shopping centre. Myyrmanni is … Continue reading

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Westfield Mall of Scandinavia’s “Wow, vinterlandskap” nominated for Swedish Design Prize

In 2019, Mall of Scandinavia rebranded itself as Westfield Mall of Scandinavia. To celebrate the change, they wanted to create a winter experience that would exceed the already-high expectations of their community over the Christmas season. They also wanted their … Continue reading

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Forum Lviv wins RAU Award 2020

The winners were determined by the open voting of market participants and the Retail & Development Business Awards Expert Council, which includes top managers in the retail, development and consulting sectors, as well as highly respected industry experts. “We are … Continue reading

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British Land: Chris Grigg to step down as Chief Executive Officer

Chris Grigg will step down as CEO following delivery of the company’s 2021 interim results on 18 November 2020 and leave the Board and the company on 31 December 2020. The Board are delighted to announce that, after a thorough … Continue reading

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IMMOFINANZ appoints Alexander Rössler to Head of Development Office

In this new role, he is responsible for the development of the Group’s new projects in the office sector. His goals include strengthening the quality of the portfolio and increasing cooperation with other developers. Sustainable construction in line with the … Continue reading

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VIA Outlets extends Coniq partnership with winning digital customer loyalty program

VIA Outlets has witnessed significant business growth in recent years including an increase of 8.4% and 6.1% in brand sales and footfall, respectively, in 2019, by using Coniq’s Total Customer Engagement Platform to better understand customers, anticipate their behaviour and engage them with … Continue reading

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“Christmas isn’t cancelled”: MK Illumination pivots to create safe Christmas experiences

In spite of the challenges of recent months, shopping centers across Ireland are making it clear that Christmas will still be the highlight of 2020. Festive lighting and decoration, holiday treats, and annual events that families look forward to year-on-year … Continue reading

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Levin Reyher is new marketing director for S.Oliver

Levin Reyher is joining us from Adidas, where he started his career in 2005 in the position of Global Senior Communications Manager Football. He managed the football communication until 2011, most recently as Global Communications Director. Under his leadership, successful … Continue reading

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No Expenses Spared

The Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the company Iulius have recently proposed an extensive development project for Romania. The mixed-use concept combines artistic, cultural, and social attractions, including opportunities for entrepreneurial support. It involves the transformation of the … Continue reading

Surfing the “Renovation Wave”

By Kay Killmann Europe’s “renovation wave” is coming. The European Commission’s Covid-19 recovery plan, ratified in July, and its guiding document, the European Green Deal tabled in January, are set to elevate the green economy and green building industry to … Continue reading

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Rødovre Centrum to kick off the holiday season with a Halloween treat with help from MK Illumination Denmark

Award-winning Rødovre Centrum situated in the western suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark has a long history of creating visual experiences that combine light, design, and creative thinking to engage shoppers, and this year is no exception. Although the precise nature of the theming … Continue reading

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