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BEHF Architects has been awarded the Prix Versailles 2019 – Europe 2019 Special Prize Interior

Discerned at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, The Prix Versailles comprises a series of awards for the most remarkable commercial structures, from the point of view of both the interior and … Continue reading

Too Faced Flagship Store glitters at Liverpool One

The new 1,000 sq ft Too Faced store joins a host of international beauty meccas at the destination including Morphe, Molton Brown and one-stop cosmetics hub Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols. Established in 1998 by Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, Too … Continue reading

NewRiver reels in the blockbusters Wakefield’s first cinema

The introduction of a 11,650 sq ft state-of-the-art cinema within three traditional retail units, forms part of NewRiver’s continued active and innovative asset management strategy. It is the result of advanced new projection technology, which requires less ceiling height than … Continue reading

It Is No Longer Just about Retail

By Hans Touw At the end of 2018, Redevco stepped into the residential market with a new residential real estate fund and seed capital of some €500 million. More capital is expected to become available, due to heightened interest from … Continue reading

Ivanhoé Cambridge appointed Audrey Camus as Vice President, Development and Asset Management, Europe

The appointment rounds out the company’s European executive team, alongside Arnaud Malbos for investments and Stanislas Henry, for operations and strategic partnerships, respectively. Audrey Camus will be based in Paris and will take up her duties on September 9. “I … Continue reading

Retail: breathing life into city centers

New strategies for department stores, ways towards vibrant city centers and innovative concepts for stationary brand environments—these are among the topics at Grand Plaza, the trade platform at EXPO REAL. Four new exhibitors are presenting here, almost all the big … Continue reading

The Boulevard attracts iconic denim retailer

Levi’s, the original blue jeans creator is set to open its doors in October 2019, joining established brands including GUESS, Nike and Skechers in a 2600 sq ft unit and creating 15 part-time and full-time jobs in the area. The … Continue reading

CKL appoints new F&B leasing team for Kensington Roof Gardens

Part of CKL’s wider Kensington Estate, which includes the former Derry & Toms and Barkers department store, P-THREE and Cushman & Wakefield are actively seeking an operator that will celebrate the Grade II* listed gardens, restoring the venue to its … Continue reading

Sian Bowen joins RivingtonHark

Her appointment emphasises the continuing expansion of the Placemaking & Asset Management capabilities of the company. At RivingtonHark, she will be responsible for asset management initiatives including the securing of new retailers, restaurants and new creative initiatives for retail destinations. … Continue reading

Toolbox Group makes key appointment to lead Mallcomm’s expansion in North and South America

Randall was formerly the Westfield Senior Vice President of Technology, Products and Services. As Executive Vice President of the Americas, Randall will lead a growing team which will be based in Los Angeles with satellites planned across the territory. The … Continue reading

Wereldhave awarded top sustainability score sixth year in a row

This accomplishment shows Wereldhave executes on its sustainability ambitions, including implementation and measurement. CEO Matthijs Storm: “Commercial real estate plays a vital role in solving environmental & social challenges that impact everyday life. We are happy to notice an increasing positive … Continue reading

50 years of Duty Free: Gebr. Heinemann and Cologne Bonn Airport celebrate anniversary

It all began with a sort of small kiosk with a service counter: 50 years ago, Gebr. Heinemann opened its first Duty Free shops worldwide at Cologne Bonn Airport. This formed a solid basis for a forward-looking partnership. The Hamburg … Continue reading

Fashion expansion at London Designer Outlet

International retailer, Dune London is to open a 1,335 sq ft unit stocking its range of footwear and accessories. Having opened its first store in London in 1993, it now has stores across the UK and overseas, seeing significant growth … Continue reading

Amsterdam The Style Outlets obtains BREEAM New Construction certification in the design phase

Neptune, a joint venture between Neinver and Nuveen Real Estate, has obtained the BREEAM New Construction certification in the design phase for Amsterdam The Style Outlets in the Netherlands. The outlet center, whose foundation stone was laid in June of … Continue reading

Multi and Linstow Center Management celebrate opening enlarged Alfa shopping center in Riga, Latvia

Multi Corporation and Linstow Center Management announce that after two years of construction the new enlarged Alfa shopping center in Riga, Latvia, opened its doors to the public on September 5, 2019 and welcomed 135,000 visitors in the first days … Continue reading

Redevco acquired White Lion Walk shopping arcade in Guildford, UK

Andrew Vaughan, CEO at Redevco, said: “White Lion Walk is strategically located in the centre of Guildford and connects the town’s two main retail pitches, which means it benefits from a naturally high footfall of passing shoppers. Redevco plans to … Continue reading

St David’s puts best foot forward with Sketchers signing

As an international brand growing its portfolio, Skechers will offer shoppers at St David’s a range of footwear from its collection of over 3,000 different styles, under their ethos of quality, innovation, and comfort. Designed by an in-house team, the new … Continue reading

New 52 acre Midlands outlet & leisure destination announced

Over 90 outlet stores, family-friendly leisure and fine foods are all part of the plans for Lion Farm, destined to be the UK’s 9th largest outlet centre by comparison goods spend potential, located just off J2 of the M5 serving … Continue reading

New center development in Parndorf / Austria

The small town of Parndorf in the Austrian Burgenland, which is home to approximately 4,800 inhabitants, is by no means an irrelevant location in the middle of nowhere. This is primarily due to the presence of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Parndorf, … Continue reading

What Does Sustainability Mean for Retail Real Estate?

By Stefan Sjöstrand Sustainability is arguably more important to businesses and consumers today than ever before. Well-publicized public movements that call for better international approaches to dealing with climate change, plastic pollution, and loss of biodiversity have been inspirational and … Continue reading