Author Archives: Online Editor

Sponda announces departure of CEO Kai Aejmelaeus

Sponda announces the departure of Kai Aejmelaeus as CEO, effective 20th of December 2019. James Seppala, European Head of Real Estate at Blackstone, said: “We thank Kai for his important role in the critical period that followed our acquisition. We … Continue reading

Joining Forces on a Project in Krakow

Less is often more. With that in mind, Peakside Capital, the investor and developer of Fashion Outlet Kraków, and the KG Group, the developer of Cracovia Outlet, have agreed that only one new fashion and lifestyle outlet will be opened … Continue reading

Sparkle PR Group became the official PR office for The Outlet Moscow in Russia

The Outlet Moscow is the first outlet mall in Russia focused on premium and luxury brands. On the 25,000-square-meter territory will be represented more than 90 brands. Located in the prestigious area of New Riga district, just 5 kilometers from … Continue reading

An Initial Review of the Retuna Shopping and Upcycling Park

By Anna Bergström Retuna: The coolest shopping and upcycling park in the world is, indeed, located in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The fact that Retuna represents a future-oriented type of retail mall is a claim that I have made, bragged about, defended, … Continue reading

A mural victory: the Kings Road celebrates street art project

Positioned adjacent to the iconic Chelsea Fire Station, the community project which has been sponsored by Sloane Stanley since its inception, has transformed the space into a lively, re-imagined area.  Having housed over ten artists, including award winning painter Marguerite … Continue reading

Kate Spade New York & Mint Velvet launch at Liverpool One

Both international womenswear brands will be situated on Peter’s Lane, which throughout 2019, has been further established as the destination’s hub for premium international brands.   Kate Spade New York’s storeopened on Friday 6 December at 26 Peter’s Lane, marking … Continue reading

Festive lights from Manhattan to Shanghai result in record sales for MK Illumination in 2019

MK Illumination maintained its status as the world market leader in festive decorative lighting in 2019 and expanded its operations considerably over the year. The Tirolean company, headquartered in Innsbruck, increased its turnover by around 4% from 2018 to EUR … Continue reading

Lush scents success as it relocates to Centre:mk

The vegetarian, vegan and cruelty-free retailer has relocated and doubled in size from Intu Milton Keynes to create the new centre:mk experience-led store. Situated at 58-60 Midsummer Arcade, the store has been designed by an in-house team and stocks Lush’s … Continue reading

Dekoria opens a store in Domoteka in 2020

The tenant will open its store there in the first quarter of 2020. Pradera European Retail Parks, the owner of the retail complex, was represented in the transaction by global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Dekoria is a … Continue reading

Hufvudstaden welcomes Chimi Eyewear to Kungsgatan

The Swedish Chimi Eyewear brand was founded in 2016 by Charlie Lindström and Daniel Djurdjevic. Chimi offers high-quality, value-for-money sunglasses with a distinct fashion factor adapted to match the lives of colourful people. “We are proud to have the opportunity … Continue reading

The Power of Greenery in Malls

By Balbina Gryczyńska At the turn of the 20th and early 21st centuries, shopping malls were designed in ways that allowed for the inclusion of green projects. Wide corridors and high, glass-paneled ceilings provided favorable conditions for the installation of … Continue reading

Caledonia Park sports Adidas and Reebok

The news coincides with the regional outlet destination experiencing its best week of sales performance on record. Occupying a combined 9,112 sq ft, adidas and Reebok have opened in newly-refurbished stores, refreshed with new timber façade treatments and eye-catching paintwork.  … Continue reading

publity AG: Executive Board member Frank Schneider’s contract extended prematurely until 2024

The contract had an original term ending on 30 November 2020. Attorney-at-law Frank Schneider has been a member of the Management Board of publity AG since December 2018, alongside CEO Thomas Olek, and is also its Chief Operating Officer (COO). … Continue reading

Atrium: update on dividend and announcement of strategic review

Atrium also announces that the Board and management team have been undertaking a strategic review to identify further growth opportunities to deliver strong, long term sustainable income returns for all the Company’s shareholders. The strategic review is focused on, amongst … Continue reading

The Royal Exchange Manchester gears up for the festive season with new store openings

Premium menswear fashion retailer Yards Store will be moving into a new unit on Old Bank Street, stocking a wide range of brands tailored for urban or outdoor living. Natural health, well-being and beauty retailer Amaranth Wellbeing is opening a … Continue reading

A Quick Tour of France’s First Shopping Center

Half a century is a long period of time, especially in the real estate world. It is, therefore, all the more remarkable that in October 1969, Cap3000, the first shopping center in France, was opened in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, near Nice. The … Continue reading

Okhta Mall and Pearl Plaza shopping centres awarded

Okhta Mall was awarded in the category of “Big shopping centres” and Pearl Plaza in the category of “Medium Shopping Centres”. The jury consists from the largest foreign and Russian real estate developers, as well as leading consultants and media. … Continue reading

How Active Asset Management Boosts Footfall and Spending

By Maximilian Ludwig Brick-and-mortar retailers are facing extremely challenging and uncertain times. Online retailers, such as Amazon and eBay, are enticing customers away from offline retail. As a result, fewer and fewer people are choosing to spend their leisure time … Continue reading

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox expands its team

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox consolidates its team by recruiting Dan Nastase as Property Manager within the Asset Services department. Dan Nastase will take over the coordination of PENNY Market shopping centers portfolio, consisting of 25,000 square meters of commercial spaces … Continue reading

Have yourself a very Elephant Christmas

Christmas tree decoration and delivery services will be available from ‘The Good Elf’ and Christmas shopping is available from ‘The Gift Shop by SoLo Craft Fair’, which promotes independent retailers.  A festive selfie booth will allow revellers to personalise Christmas … Continue reading