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Retail Parks–an attractive asset class in times of crisis and beyond

Statement of the publisher, Reinhard Winiwarter: The topic of retail parks with their current developments and benefits is being widely discussed, especially after the pandemic-related acceleration of trends and the need to adapt quickly. This asset class is proving to … Continue reading

Landsec invests £135m in decarbonization plan for its portfolio

The move comes two years ahead of the UK Government’s recently announced deadline for corporates to publish their pathway to their 2050 net-zero target. The fund will be used to finance a series of initiatives over the coming nine years to … Continue reading

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People On the Move

Hajir Hajji Action Credit: Action The Board of Directors announces that Sander van der Laan will be stepping down as CEO of Action to be succeeded by Hajir Hajji, currently Commercial Director and member of the executive management team.  The … Continue reading

Vít Zdráhal appointed Partner at Cushman & Wakefield

Vít Zdráhal transitions from the position of Head of Landlord and Tenant Representation in the Industrial team to partner. He has over ten years of experience in professional services and advisory, since 2014 he works in commercial real estate at Cushman & … Continue reading

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Mitiska REIM’s retail park portfolio expands in Romania

Both projects were developed in partnership with Square 7 Properties. The new Baia Mare retail park has a gross leasable area (GLA) of 8,200 sq m and is conveniently located adjacent to an existing Kaufland supermarket, on a main boulevard … Continue reading

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Evolve Estates acquires Tunbridge Wells retail parade

The company has purchased a parade of 14 units from 2-46 Calverley Road, for an undisclosed amount. The 6,225 sq m portfolio, which sits in the heart of the bustling town center, includes high street names such as Waterstones, Fat … Continue reading

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Trafin’s Respublika Park shopping center celebrated grand opening in Kiev

Respublika Park is an innovative development from a pure shopping center to an entertainment hub that meets different needs of versatile consumers under one roof. “This trend is a great opportunity for us. We see ourselves less as a mere … Continue reading

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JTRE celebrates 25 years in the real estate market

The company’s portfolio includes Eurovea City, River Park, Zuckermandel, Klingerka, and Triptych Bankside in Central London. These projects include residential towers, functional offices, promenades, parks, and attractive playgrounds. “We aim to create optimal conditions for the development of cities and … Continue reading

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Hajir Hajji is the new CEO of Action and successor of Sander van der Laan

The handover marks the next phase of development for Action which includes further implementation of a digital and sustainability strategy. Hajir will formally become CEO of Action on 1 January 2022, while Sander will remain with the company until the … Continue reading

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CEV revitalizes retail space to modern hybrid shopping center in Saalfeld

The comprehensive revitalization measures have begun with the renovation of the parking lot and are currently being continued with a redesign of the facade and the implementation of a new space concept. In addition to Marktkauf as the anchor tenant, … Continue reading

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Wereldhave Belgium appoints Ingrid Theuninck as new CFO

Ingrid Theuninck holds a degree in Commercial and Financial Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Real Estate, both from the KULeuven. She has extensive experience in corporate real estate financing and real estate transactions, in which she has been active … Continue reading

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Sonae Sierra achieves Green Star recognition in GRESB rankings 13 years in a row

Sierra Prime hold the second place in the Southern Europe shopping center core category and Iberia Coop coming third in the same core category. Elsa Monteiro, Head of Sustainability at Sonae Sierra, said: “We are very proud that our focus … Continue reading

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Smart shopping, safe spaces, and strong resilience

ACROSS: Joan Rouras–you are a new member of the Neinver team. What will your duties be, and can you tell us some more about your past experience? JOAN ROURAS: I will be heading up the Leasing & Retail area, where I will … Continue reading

LEGO opens one of three new stores in Germany at Mall of Berlin

This fall and winter season, the company will open three new stores in Dresden, Bonn, and Berlin, relying on a mix of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail. They are also reinvesting in around 130 new stores worldwide with currently 737 stores … Continue reading

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Venture X White City opens its doors at Westfield London

The workspace offers distinctive modern design and market-leading features and amenities, flexible membership options, wraparound terraces and stunning views. It also features a podcast and media room which will be available to book for all members and visitors. Chris Lukins, … Continue reading

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Let’s meet at MAPIC

For more than 13 years, ACROSS has been providing a professional B2B communication platform for the placemaking industry. We reach the top decision-makers in the European placemaking industry through our wide range of communication channels (web, online, e-paper, social media, … Continue reading

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EHI Retail Institute under new leadership

Tkotz has been an active member of the EHI Board of Directors since 2011. “We are pleased to have been able to win Markus Tkotz as the new EHI President. He has many years of retail experience at Markant AG … Continue reading

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Size doesn´t matter @ Reformhaus Wallner Wien

Retail Column by Heidemarie Kriz, Point of Sale Doctor and Retail Architect (KRIZH, POSitive Affairs) Design  Opened in 1980, the health food store offers everything for your well-being. The areas of health, beauty, and pleasure are celebrated in many ways. … Continue reading

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The Revo Diploma in Retail and Leisure Place Management

The retail and leisure industry is going through an unprecedented structural change. Retail is no longer retail–it’s a blurring of lines between retail, leisure, food and beverage; daytime and night economy; and online, as the consumer searches for the ultimate … Continue reading

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AEW UK acquires Central Six Retail Park in Coventry

The park is located at a strategic and central location, approximately one kilometer away from Coventry city center and adjacent to Coventry Railway Station and the Friargate Regeneration area. The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of circa 11%, with an … Continue reading

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