Author Archives: Online Editor

Outlet Village Pulkovo footfall increased by 20% during the first week after covid-19 restrictions were lifted

On June 8, 2020, most stores in Outlet Village Pulkovo welcomed back its visitors. During the first week after reopening, outlet village’s footfall was 20% higher compared with the same period in 2019. Such results indicate that customers are happy … Continue reading

GfK study on European retail

The shocking impact of the Covid-19 pandemic goes far beyond the entire retail industry, as analysts and statisticians are facing unforeseen challenges as well. Due to the current uncertainty resulting from the corona crisis, the geomarketing specialist GfK deliberately foregoes … Continue reading

Real Estate Brand Award 2020: ATP is still Austria’s strongest architecture brand

This is the seventh “Brand Oscar” to be awarded to the integrated design office. The title of Austria’s strongest architecture brand has gone to ATP every year since 2014. The Real Estate Brand Award is one of the real estate … Continue reading

After restrictions are lifted Outlet Village Belaya Dacha shows last year’s footfall level

Compared to the common trend in Moscow’s shopping centers where the number of visitors decreased on average by 40% year-to-year, the outlet format turned out to be more stable for the period after restrictions were lifted. Thus, from June 1 … Continue reading

Looking to the future with optimism

By Eduardo Ceballos The shopping centers and retail parks sector has always been one of the most active and successful in Spain. In 2019, shopping centers and retail parks received over 1.9 billion visits (1.6% more than in 2018), recorded … Continue reading

The consequences of the lockdown

By Lisette van Doorn It has been a very uncertain time for the retail real estate market. Prior to Covid-19, the sector was already facing structural challenges due to the growth of e-commerce and other shifts in consumer behavior, but … Continue reading

centre:mk kick starts business in Milton Keynes

Consumers across the country flocked to the shops, and average transaction values at centre:mk were four times higher than pre-covid levels, as footfall soared on the first day back. Shoppers were asked to play their part and abide by the … Continue reading

Martin Kaleja appointed CEO of Swiss Prime Site Immobilien

Born in 1972, Martin Kaleja is a German citizen and will assume his new role within the Swiss Prime Site Group on 1 January 2021, taking over from Peter Lehmann. Between 1992 and 1997, Martin Kaleja studied electrical engineering and … Continue reading

IMMOFINANZ: Extension of Executive Board appointments for COO Dietmar Reindl and CFO Stefan Schönauer

The composition of the Executive Board remains unchanged with Ronny Pecik (CEO), Dietmar Reindl (COO) and Stefan Schönauer (CFO). Dietmar Reindl has held key management positions with IMMOFINANZ since 2012 and was appointed to the Executive Board in May 2014. … Continue reading

A time of regulations and restrictions

ACROSS: Europe has been hit hard by Covid-19; have you found that one of the territories Atterbury Europe operates in has been more affected than the others, in terms of restrictions and regulations imposed on the populations?  VLAD VALCEA: Measures in … Continue reading

Maya Capital teams up with Jared Hart to launch UK retail vehicle

Maya Capital LLP, announces it has hired Jared Hart to oversee the launch of a new investment vehicle targeting UK retail assets in need of regeneration. Jared Hart has 15 years’ experience working in the retail real estate sector. Prior to … Continue reading

Group led by ex-chairman Bauer acquires restaurant business

In a joint effort with international partners and investors, Mario C. Bauer wants to return the struggling brand Vapiano to a successful course. Their bid for the listed company, which had to go into insolvency at the end of March, … Continue reading

ACROSS RETAIL TALKS Online, June 24, 5pm (CET)

A new and exciting edition of the ACROSS RETAIL TALKS Online lies ahead. This time, it’s all about the European outlet scene. How were outlets affected by the crisis? What about the reopening of the centers? Were specific locations affected … Continue reading

“Expo Real Hybrid Summit” on October 14 and 15, 2020

This year, Expo Real’s motto is “Expo Real Hybrid Summit – hybrid conference for real estate and investments” and it will provide a physical as well as a virtual venue for the real estate industry. Messe München develops this format, … Continue reading

Hines Unveils ‘The Trinity Quarter’ Plans For Copenhagen’s Købmagergade

The historic buildings on Copenhagen’s Købmagergade, one of the city’s main shopping streets, are being transformed into a mixed-use redevelopment of new retail and a 243-room boutique hotel by innovative hotel company 25hours hotels. The project will create a new … Continue reading

Berlin: Signa presents revised concept for Karstadt am Hermannplatz

“In the past twelve months, we’ve made use of a great deal of feedback from residents, politicians and experts to further sharpen our vision and adapt it to local needs,” says Timo Herzberg, CEO SIGNA Real Estate Germany. “Our declared … Continue reading

Gary Burrows named the Managing Director of fitforcommerce malls & meeting places practice

Gary Burrows joins FitForCommece with over 30 years of experience in developing, operating, and facilitating large-scale mixed-use real estate and retail investments. Gary will lead the FitForCommerce Malls & Meeting Place consulting practice globally. An expert in Place-making Methodology, Gary … Continue reading

NEINVER reopens 100% of its outlet portfolio in Europe

NEINVER closed in March the 16 outlet centres it operates in five European countries, while the 4 retail and leisure parks located in Spain and Poland remained partly opened to allow essential businesses to operate. The German centres were the … Continue reading

“Happy” loyalty program receives “Golden Award” in Athens

Balfin’s innovative loyalty program was distinguished due to exceptional communication mechanisms between the brand and the consumer, that lead to driving brand loyalty.  In Loyalty awards 2020, organized by Boussias Communications in Athens, Greece, the best ongoing customer loyalty projects … Continue reading

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga: Back to the “new” normality

Now that it is possible to meet again and spend time together, McArthurGlen is looking towards a “new” normality where one can shop with family and friends with the assurance that all the essential health measures to guarantee a safe … Continue reading