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Building a Sustainable Future: NEPI Rockcastle’s 54 MW Solar Project
NEPI Rockcastle, CEE’s leading owner, operator and developer of shopping centers, unveiled Romania’s largest commercial PV Power plant: The Chișineu-Criș photovoltaic power plant.
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€16 Billion in Net Sales: Action reports strong Growth in 2025
The non-food discounter Action closed the 2025 financial year with net sales of €16.0 billion, marking an increase of 16.1% year-on-year.
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Vienna International Airport: From Transit Space to Culinary Destination
In this exclusive ACROSS interview, Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, and F&B consultant Jonathan Doughty explain why Vienna Airport’s Terminal 3 southern expansion sets a new benchmark for food & beverage, experience design, and airport retail real estate strategy.
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URW BECOMES FIRST REAL ESTATE COMPANY TO HAVE NATURE-RELATED TARGET VALIDATED BY SBTN
URW achieves a major milestone in its Better Places sustainability roadmap.
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€282 million commercial funds secured: Union Investment 2025
In a challenging market environment, Union Investment let or re-let around 890,650 sq m of real estate space in the past year.
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Primark extends Middle East Footprint with three-store debut in Dubai
Primark is accelerating its Middle East expansion with three stores set to open in Dubai this spring.
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A Story of a Lifetime: Rüdiger Dany
Retail real estate was written off. While others talked crisis, Rüdiger Dany delivered record results anyway. Read our feature and in-depth interview on the CEO who ran NEPI Rockcastle against the prevailing narrative.
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OUT NOW: ACROSS ONLINE SPECIAL /// OUTLOOK 2026
Download and dive in to the exclusive ACROSS industry survey for 2026 placemaking outlooks.
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CEO PERSPECTIVES 2025 – When the Tenant Thrives, the Asset Flies.
What will it take in 2025 for an asset to take off? For this special, we asked leading figures in the European retail real estate sector what they see as the most significant current challenges, as well as the solutions needed, for retail assets not just to survive but to prosper.
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TICKER

THE LATEST PLACEMAKING NEWS

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MAGAZINE

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DEVELOPMENT

PROJECTS, TRENDS AND STRATEGIES

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ECE develops mixed-use Concept for Akyazı, Trabzon

ECE Marketplaces has finalized the concept for a large-scale mixed-use development in Akyazı, Trabzon, Turkey, developed under the leadership of Trabzonspor. The project combines retail, hospitality, sport, and cultural uses and is set to play a key role in the area’s urban and economic development.

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MANAGEMENT

LATEST TRENDS IN ASSET AND CENTER MANAGEMENT

Dr. Philipp Andrée to become new Executive Board member for Brands and Retail at the Otto Group /// © Otto Group

Dr. Philipp Andrée to become new Executive Board member at Otto Group

Effective 1 April, Dr. Philipp Andrée, previously CCO of the Douglas Group, will become a new member of the Otto Group’s Executive Board. He succeeds Sergio Bucher who is retiring from the Executive Board, but who will continue to contribute his expertise as a member of the Otto Group’s Supervisory Board.

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OUTLETS

DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN THE OUTLET INDUSTRY

Outletcity Metzingen in Germany /// © Outletcity AG

Avant-Garde Luxury in Outletcity Metzingen

The shopping destination is on the path to set new standard in the world of luxury fashion, and the latest step on this path has been the opening of the first Maison Margiela outlet store in Germany.

Image of the Shopping Promenade Riviera /// © FREY

FREY ARRANGES A NEW INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP

FREY, a leading European operator of open-air shopping destinations, announces that it has arranged a strategic institutional partnership worth over €170 million in total with a dedicated OPPCI (professional real estate collective investment undertaking), representing notably SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE ASSURANCES and CRÉDIT AGRICOLE ASSURANCES.

Scalo Milano Outlet & More, Italy /// © VIA Outlets

VIA Outlets completes Italian Market Entry through Acquisition

VIA Outlets has acquired Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a modern, well-connected outlet centre located to the south of Milan. VIA Outlets has purchased 100% of Locate District S.p.A., the owner-operator of the centre, previously held by the Lonati Group.

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RETAIL

STRATEGIES OF RETAILERS

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Brand History: Primark

Since its launch in 1969, Primark has expanded across Europe and beyond without the usual industry tools of advertising campaigns, influencer partnerships, or e-commerce dominance. Instead, the brand’s rise has been driven by scale, pricing power, and a steady focus on physical retail.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE / LEISURE

LATEST TRENDS

Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand /// © Chaiiwala

Victoria Centre welcomes Chaiiwala to F&B line-up

Victoria Centre is set to strengthen its food and beverage line-up with the arrival of Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, which will open its latest UK location in the first quarter of 2026.

Thinking it big: VIA Co-CEO and COO Julian Jäger (r.) and F&B Consultant Jonathan Doughty explain Vienna International Airport's future concept for the Food-Court at Terminal 3 | © Clemens Schleinzer

Vienna International Airport: From Transit Space to Culinary Destination

In this exclusive ACROSS interview, Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, and F&B consultant Jonathan Doughty explain why Vienna Airport’s Terminal 3 southern expansion sets a new benchmark for food & beverage, experience design, and airport retail real estate strategy – an approach unique in the global airport landscape

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PROPTECH

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

Credits /// Left: Designer Outlets Wolfsburg Right: ART Software

The Value of Partnership: The new Landlord-Tenant-Tech Alliance

Data is reshaping retail real estate: When landlords, tenants, and tech providers share insights, collaboration replaces caution. From predictive analytics to AI-driven platforms, smarter partnerships are turning fragmented spaces into connected experiences and transforming relationships into resilient growth. Gareth Jordan, Director of Retail Advantage at ART Software Group, delves into data through client insights, demonstrating how shared innovation and intelligence are essential partners for growth.

Left:Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, UK /// Credit: Photo by Arjan Billan on Unsplash Right: David Fuller-Watts /// Credit: Kinexio

HOLIDAY RETAIL IN EUROPE: HOW SALES COLLECTION AND TECH AUTOMATION ARE DRIVING SMARTER OPERATIONS

As Europe’s retailers and landlords head into the most decisive quarter of the year, success hinges not only on footfall, but on clarity. With up to 40% of annual revenue at stake, real-time sales collection and automated reporting have become critical tools to track performance, manage risk, and capture opportunities. From tenant health to turnover rent, automation is transforming holiday trading from a logistical scramble into a data-driven advantage.

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INVESTMENT

PLANS OF INVESTORS AND OWNERS

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Vukile Property Fund acquires a 35% stake in Pradera Limited

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading consumer-focused specialist retail real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired a 35% stake in Pradera Limited, a leading specialist retail property investment fund and asset manager with a 25-year track record across the UK, Europe, China and the Middle East.

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EVENTS

WHERE THE INDUSTRY MEETS

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