Author Archives: Online Editor

The value of sound design in retail

By Margareta Andersson A good sound environment is important–no matter what type of space. Sound affects us 24 hours a day and the difference between a pleasant, well-designed sound environment and an unpleasant, noisy sound environment can be crucial. Both … Continue reading

Ingka Group accelerates investments

Six new investments were closed during the fiscal year taking the company’s venture and growth capital portfolio to 18 active companies as of Aug. 31, 2019. With new and follow-on investments, this portfolio doubled its total invested capital. The venture and … Continue reading

ECE expands residential activities in the United Kingdom

The company is expanding its activities in the residential sector in the United Kingdom and is acquiring a portfolio with a total of 2,100 build-to-rent residential units at three locations in Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester – the three largest and … Continue reading

Sonae Sierra, APG, Allianz and Elo announce the creation of Sierra Prime

Sonae Sierra, APG, Allianz and Elo today entered into an agreement to form a new strategic joint venture comprised of 6 flagship Iberian shopping centres with a total gross asset value of above €3.0Bn (€1.8Bn on a proportional basis). The … Continue reading

“We Are Always Very, Very Consistent In Our Choice Of Locations”

ACROSS: The IMMOFINANZ retail property portfolio has grown substantially over the last few years. What specific strategy are you pursuing? Dietmar Reindl: We are primarily focused on our retail platform, which includes the STOP SHOP and VIVO! retail parks. This … Continue reading

Ashford Designer Outlet extension shortlisted for Global RLI Award

The Global RLI Awards celebrate the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the world. The prestigious awards ceremony will be held at London’s Natural History Museum on Thursday 7 May. The Ashford Designer Outlet extension, designed … Continue reading

Optical salon in Galeria Wiślanka

In the comprehensive salon offer you will find the highest quality prescription and sunglasses from well-known brands, as well as contact lenses. This is another tenant who has confirmed the opening of his shop in the Wiślanka Gallery under construction … Continue reading

Movement at Eurovea in Bratislava

“Long-term preparations have been required for Eurovea 2. We have intensively communicated and coordinated our vision with experts, municipal representatives, city districts, specialized departments, property owners, and the general public. We are aiming for the comprehensive and considerate completion of … Continue reading

LEGO® exhibition Brickman Experience comes to UK for the first time

Hammerson has announced that, in a UK first, Ryan McNaught’s Brickman Experience – the original of the Brickman’s 4 touring LEGO® exhibitions – is arriving in its flagship destination Highcross in Leicester in March courtesy of TEG | MJR. The … Continue reading

IKEA Austria to establish car free city centre store

The store shall become THE meeting place in the city centre of Vienna – based on public transport only. The outstanding architectural concept provides completely new ways of presentation, but also huge visibility in a dense city centre area. On … Continue reading

MK Illumination awarded CEE Retail Award for Professional Service Provider for third year running

Marzena Seweryniak, Managing Director of MK Illumination Poland, was there on the night to receive the award. “The annual CEE Retail Awards is the market benchmark for retail success in Central and Eastern Europe, and it’s a real honor to … Continue reading

Peter Tonstad joins Across Advisory Board

Peter Tonstad is CEO of the Norwegian Boostcom Group, a world-leading PropTech supplier for shopping centers. He has been working with digital media since 1996 and his experience includes 5 years of management experience from Tidal/WiMP/Aspiro, having served as CEO, … Continue reading

News from Scotland: Glasgow Harbour Development entering its next phase

When complete, the development will bring about the rejuvenation of the key waterfront site with a mixture of retail, food and drink, leisure, a flagship multiplex cinema and public spaces for events, activities and performances. As part of the proposals, … Continue reading

At Outletcity Metzingen

On February 3, 2020, the Outletcity Pop-up-Store open its doors at Outletcity Metzingen Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The guests can expect a curated selection of styles from exclusive brands for women and men. It will remain open until April 2020. Which brands which … Continue reading

La Torre Outlet Zaragoza is set to open its doors this spring

Shopping and leisure park La Torre Outlet Zaragoza will open its doors to coincide with the end of this next spring. The space includes an outlet with fashion and lifestyle brands, which aspires to become the shopping destination of reference … Continue reading

Atrium: Successful asset rotation and strong operational results

Liad Barzilai, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, commented: “Today’s results once again reflect the ongoing tangible success of the asset rotation strategy we have been executing over the last few years, providing us with a portfolio of faster growing … Continue reading

Retailers in travel: the power of shopping tourism

By Otto Ambagtsheer As experienced retailers, there is a clear trend we are observing worldwide, aligned with the social changes that technology has brought: the increasing demand for unique and personalized experiences–a movement that has been called “the experience economy”. … Continue reading

Capital & Regional appoints David Hunter as new Chairman

David will initially join the board as a non-executive director from 9 March 2020. David has an exceptional track record in supporting growth and representing shareholders in UK and international real estate businesses. His extensive and broad experience includes his … Continue reading

The Foundation stone for Delta Planet Nis has been laid

A two-floor building will have a parking space for 850 vehicles. The shopping mall will offer visitors new international and local brands, as well as plenty of entertainment-related content: from the first 4DX cinema in Nis to restaurants and attractive … Continue reading

Jon Abrahamsson Ring new CEO of Inter IKEA Group

To facilitate a good handover, Jon will first become Inter IKEA Group Deputy CEO as from 1 March, reporting to Torbjörn. He will start as CEO on 1 September. His succession will be announced in due time. Torbjörn Lööf joined … Continue reading