Westfield Mall of the Netherlands. Credit: Westfield
Ticker

Westfield Mall of the Netherlands announces opening date March 18, 2021 and is 85% pre-let

Westfield last year launched ten centres in France, Sweden, Poland and Czech Republic and Westfield Mall of the Netherlands will be the eleventh in Continental Europe when it opens in March 18, 2021. The Mall is already 85% pre-let as another 21 new brands sign from Fashion, Food & Beverage and Outdoor categories join the new Westfield lifestyle destination.

Outdoor giant Bever is taking a major location in the Mall and set to be a key attraction. In addition, internationally renowned fashion brands Joe Merino, MSCH Copenhagen, YAYA, Mango and Guess complement Dutch brands Schmidt Optiek, Guts & Gusto, No Excess, Nanny’s, Steppin’ ‘Out to further enhance the fashion & accessory offering. Youseum launches their Instagram museum at the Mall and Tech brand, Denon will also join this selected cast of retailers.  Food & Beverage experience brands Nespresso, Simit Sarayi, CoffeeCompany, MADO, PAZ, Blond & Brown, Freetto and Koolmees are also signed, establishing the culinary heart of the Dining Experience.

With its 10 seated restaurants and 7 kiosks under the directional roof of this innovative space, the Dining Plaza sees local independents sit alongside famous dining brands. 

Bart van Twillert, Country Manager, The Netherlands at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield: “We are delighted to formally announce the opening date of Westfield Mall of the Netherlands on March 18, 2021. There is still confidence in physical retail. With four months to go before the opening we are 85% pre-let; despite the challenges posed by the current pandemic. As the only global brand in the industry, Westfield continues to attract the best retailers and those we reveal today will offer an incredible integrated brand experience in an environment with a unique mix of retail, dining, entertainment and events. We are seeing that COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to omnichannel retailing for many brands and partnering with Westfield enables them to deliver the seamless premium experience their customer craves.” 

Sign up for our ACROSS Newsletter. Subscribe to ACROSS Magazine.

Ticker MORE

PropTech solution enables easier and faster sales reporting across retail real estate sector

Retail property owners and managers across Europe are removing friction from the process of collecting tenants’ turnover data by using Chainels, the tenant experience app.

Placewise Wins ​​PropTech Breakthrough “Commercial Property Management Platform of the Year”

The annual awards program recognizes innovation in the global real estate technology industry. The company wins the awards for second year in a row with Tenant Connect.

FOCUS with new tenant – Ukrainian start-up Bafood set to open another restaurant in Warsaw

Bafood, a Ukrainian delivery-first restaurant concept, has joined the list of tenants of the FOCUS building in Warsaw. JLL Poland, a leader in the country’s real estate consulting sector, assisted in the leasing side in the transaction.

CHARLES TYRWHITT UNVEILS FIRST OF ITS KIND STORE AT CENTRE:MK

British menswear brand, Charles Tyrwhitt, has officially unveiled the first of its new store design at centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK.

ANCHOR BRAND SUPERDRY OPENS AT ICON OUTLET AT THE O2 AS THE DESTINATION CONTINUES TO OUTPERFORM

Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the opening of Superdry, the premium apparel brand. The opening coincides with a record-breaking summer trading period across The O2’s Entertainment District and Icon Outlet.

VIA Outlets Appoints Thierry Seang as Investment Director

VIA Outlets, the industry-leading owner-operator in redefining the outlet shopping experience across 11 premium outlets in Europe, announces the appointment of Thierry Seang as Investment Director.