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Eurocommercial selected Quantaflow for footfall analysis in its French and Belgian centers

Quantaflow, the experts in shopping center footfall measurement, have announced that European developer Eurocommercial Properties have chosen their latest solution ’MyQuantaflow’ to count and analyse visitor flows in their French and Belgian centers. MyQuantaflow will be deployed across 11 shopping … Continue reading

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany takes over quarter management in Frankfurt’s NordWestZentrum

The management contract covers operational center and quarter management, asset management and the letting of the mixed-use urban center, with a gross usable area of 340,000 sq m. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield thus extends the existing management portfolio in Germany to 27 assets … Continue reading

EBRD invests €50 million in new NEPI Rockcastle benchmark-size Eurobond

The firm is owned by NEPI Rockcastle, a leading property investment and development group which is present in nine markets across central and southeast Europe, with Romania making up the largest share of the company’s portfolio. NE Property B.V.’s Eurobond … Continue reading

Five new signings on their way to Wembley Park and London Designer Outlet

Quintain, the developer investing £3bn in the transformation of 85-acre Wembley Park, has secured international photography experts Getty Images Gallery, hairdresser ChopChop London, independent bike shop Twenty3c and Italian restaurant operator Pasta Remoli. Additionally, flip-flop brand Havaianas will open at … Continue reading

CONSTRUCTION START FOR THE FIRST CINEPLEXX IN SARAJEVO

Cineplexx cinema group celebrates the start of construction for the first cinema location in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Hercegovina. The company will build eight cinema halls with total capacity of 1.400 seats and visitors will have the … Continue reading

Forum Schwanthalerhöhe opened in Munich

Munich’s Westend got a new shopping destination, with its 90 shop concepts on three floors and a total area of 25,000 sq m, a mix of fashion, technology, sports, food, restaurants, and services. It’s interior design bridges art, with the … Continue reading

Community-led Approach Drives Footfall

By Stefan Sjöstrand The truth is there is no “one size fits all” approach. The key lies in building tailored offerings around the needs of individual communities to meet their needs and aspirations and, above all, inspire emotional connections. We … Continue reading

People in the European Retail Real Estate Industry

AG Real Estate France SAS Xavier Denis Xavier Denis has been appointed President of AG Real Estate France SAS, replacing Brigitte Gouder de Beauregard. Denis joined AG Real Estate in June 2018 as Chief Development Officer, Member of the Management … Continue reading

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises Sonae Sierra and MAB Development on Sale of Shopping Center ‘Hofgarten Solingen’

Hofgarten Solingen is the largest shopping center in the German city of Solingen and, after Allee-Center in Remscheid, the second-largest shopping center in the area Bergisches Land. The property in Kölner Straße in Solingen, Germany, offers 22,700 sq m of … Continue reading

THE BOULEVARD OPENS EUROPE’S FIRST JACK & JONES JUNIOR

The brand’s first standalone store in Europe joins an impressive roster of brands already on-site at the shopping centre, including Guess, Jaeger, GAP and Skechers. The go to menswear and kidswear brand for casual dressing, Jack & Jones Junior will … Continue reading

SIGNA takes full control of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof

Signa has reached an agreement in this regard with the Hudson’s Bay Company. HBC had previously owned 49.99 percent of the joint operating company. Stephan Fanderl, Managing Director of Signa Retail and CEO of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof, said: “This is … Continue reading

intu announces the appointment of Robert Allen as Chief Financial Officer

Allen served as Group Chief Financial Officer of Crest Nicholson Plc for two years until 2018. From 1998 to 2016, he held a number of senior finance roles at British American Tobacco Plc including Regional Finance Controller EEMEA from 2012 … Continue reading

Outlet Village Belaya Dacha and Outlet Village Pulkovo Sum Up Q1 2019 Results

Consumers’ interest in the outlet-shopping format continues to actively grow in throughout 2018-2019. This is confirmed by the results of existing projects in the market. In Q1 2019, Outlet Village Belaya Dacha in Moscow and Outlet Village Pulkovo in Saint … Continue reading

Gebr. Heinemann wins retail concession for Mein Schiff 4 from TUI Cruises

On May 16, the Hamburg Travel Retailer officially opened the shop areas on the cruise ship. This was the day that Mein Schiff 4 started from Hamburg for its summer trips to Scandinavia; it travels the oceans of the world … Continue reading

Digital Innovation Repurposing Retail in Ellandi’s Eastgate Shopping Center, Gloucester

This is the first hub of its kind designed to support retail entrepreneurship through the development of a Digital High St Lab to foster innovation and incubation of new retail businesses supporting retailers adapt in an age of rapid digital … Continue reading

Neinver appoints Lorena Díez as Finance Director

Lorena Díez joined Neinver in 2010 and previously held the position of Fund Manager and Group Financial Controller, responsible for oversight, reporting and financial control, and relations with the company’s partners. With over 15 years’ experience, before joining Neinver she … Continue reading

Hotel Chocolat latest signing at Hanningtons Estate Brighton

The retailer has taken 128 sq m at 19 North Street, next to Oliver Bonas and Watches of Switzerland. Peter Harris, Co-Founder and Development Director at Hotel Chocolat commented, “We are delighted to be bringing Hotel Chocolat to Brighton’s vibrant … Continue reading

Misha Nonoo makes UK store debut with sustainable London pop-up

The 158 sq m pop-up at 70-72 Marylebone Lane will be the brands first UK store and will showcase a combination of pieces from Misha Nonoo’s collection such as the Husband Shirt, the Kiki Pant and the Magdelena Jumpsuit along … Continue reading

Projects & Openings International

USA Hudson Yards The Hudson Yards neighborhood officially opened to the public on March 15, 2019, marking a historic moment in the city of New York. Beginning at noon, New Yorkers and visitors were able to visit Public Square and … Continue reading

MULTI TAKES OVER THE MANAGEMENT OF THREE CORESTATE CAPITAL GROUP SHOPPING CENTERS IN GERMANY

The mandates include full center management as well as leasing. With this, Multi Germany succeeds in continuing its expansion in the field of external service mandates and gains a new partner in the Corestate Capital Group, a leading European real … Continue reading