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Big events, big awards

The most compelling store concepts came from Switzerland, Spain and Great Britain: Fooby Lausanne Bel-Air in Lausanne, Spar Market Puerto Rico in Mogán, and The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden.  The jury evaluated the successful interplay of store architecture, … Continue reading

Trei Increases Development Volume by a Third, up to 900 Million Euros

Most notably, it succeeded in the steady expansion of its development activities. The development volume increased by more than 30 percent, climbing from 685 million euros at year-end 2018 to c. 900 million euros by the end of 2019. With c. 730 … Continue reading

NEINVER continues its renovation of Getafe The Style Outlets and confirms the addition of 10 new brands

The company is bolstering the centre’s commercial offer by adding ten new brands and expanding existing boutiques such as the Nike, Adidas, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius. On 26 March, Getafe The Style Outlets will debut its new design and will open … Continue reading

Smart Buildings Challenge: ECE implementing innovative solutions for smart shopping centers

ECE will implement a total of four innovative solutions for smart buildings and test them in real-world situations. The four tech-start-ups were selected from a total of 26 participants in the Smart Buildings Challenge and were presented as the winners … Continue reading

Staging connects: The umdasch world of experience at the EuroShop 2020

The Fair Stand The staging of retail spaces links people and brands. It makes them walkable and tangible and makes them come alive. In line with this theme, the Store Makers at umdasch will present numerous opportunities and facets showing … Continue reading

Southern Spain’s first designer outlet opens in Málaga

The new shopping destination will host an exciting mix of European and American brands including: Polo Ralph Lauren, Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, Brooks Brothers, Escada, Tumi, Pal Zileri, Scalpers and Zwilling. Together with its partner Sonae Sierra, McArthurGlen invites customers to … Continue reading

Sheremetyevo Duty Free opens luxury market place in new Terminal C

The portfolio of world-famous brands will be expanded over the course of the year, with the opening of five additional mono-brand boutiques (Hermès, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Bulgari). Once all the stores are open, the new luxury FAWJ … Continue reading

Sainsbury’s unveils new ‘On the Go’ city convenience stores

Sainsbury’s is unveiling its new city convenience store format, delivering big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers. Sainsbury’s Mansion House store in London’s Square Mile is the retailer’s first On The Go store, combining freshly made and prepared in-store … Continue reading

Hammerson appoints Simon Betty as MD for City Quarters and Developments

Simon will be responsible for driving the City Quarters vision, which will see the group move beyond pure retail, delivering vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods surrounding the Group’s existing flagship destinations. Simon joined Hammerson in 2006 and has extensive experience across the … Continue reading

New tenants for Nivy Station

This autumn, Nivy Station – the heart of the Nové Nivy zone – will be beating to the same rhythm of every lover of shopping, good food and relaxation. Almost three quarters of the centre already know its future tenants … Continue reading

Ingka Group sees 46% jump in ecommerce sales in FY19

During the fiscal year, IKEA Retail sales touched EUR 36.7 billion, up five percent from EUR 34.8 billion in FY18, at constant currency rate. The total revenue was EUR 39.1 billion, and online sales grew by more than 46%, amounting … Continue reading

Silesia Outlet joins the FACTORY brand

Silesia Outlet was opened in March 2019 by NEINVER, a leading investor, developer and operator in the European outlet centre industry and the largest operator in Spain and Poland. In June 2019, the centre was acquired by the joint venture … Continue reading

Dream Island guests will meet Hello Kitty and her friends

In Hello Kitty themed zoneit will be possible to get acquainted with a popular character as well as her friends My Melody и Dear Daniel. All three heroes will perform on stage of the Magic Castle in Japanese musical «Hello … Continue reading

GTC with EUR 130 million of refinancing for Galeria Jurajska

GTC signed a refinancing loan agreement for one of largest assets in its portfolio, Galeria Jurajska. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019, Galeria Jurajska is one of the brightest points on Silesian retail map, offering over 200 stores, service points, … Continue reading

“We Intend to Expand Our Portfolio”

ACROSS: Please give us a brief overview of the FİBA Group. YURDAER KAHRAMAN: The FİBA Group, as a global player which is headquartered in Istanbul, is comprised of approximately 70 companies in 12 countries, employs roughly 13,000 people, and has … Continue reading

intu brings together placemaking expertise to drive transformation

The new centre performance directorate brings together intu’s expertise in placemaking to transform its portfolio of popular destinations with new enhancements and activities that will improve footfall, dwell time and rental performance, including more leisure attractions, experiences and mixed-used spaces … Continue reading

London’s first eco-market reveals trio of latest F&B signings

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced a trio of new operators will join its eco-led Buck Street Market in the lead up to its official opening in March. Aimed at conscious consumers Buck Street Market will house a total … Continue reading

Chapman Taylor designing the redevelopment of the Rathaus Galerie in Essen, Germany

In close collaboration with the client and ESP Design Studios of Hanover, we developed a storybook which strongly relates to the characteristics of the Ruhr Valley region, informing our interior design concept for the shopping centre. The new mall’s look … Continue reading

Keynote by Nicolas Sarkozy for MIPIM 2020 opening

This event translates MIPIM’s ambition to become the leading summit for forward thinking on major urban issues. Sarkozy is known worldwide for his committed vision of geopolitical and territorial issues, and for his major achievements such as the Grand Paris … Continue reading

Centrum Praskie Koneser: the most frequently awarded mixed-use investment in Poland

The new lifestyle centre of the capital, built on the five-hectare area of the 19th century Warsaw Vodka Factory, has so far won over 20 industry awards in various categories – and keeps on fighting for more. What does the … Continue reading