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Czech investors changing the ownership of Forum Poprad in Slovakia
Multi Corporation and GEMO HOLDING have sold the Forum Poprad shopping centre in Poprad, Slovakia. The asset has been acquired by the real estate fund of ZFP Investments and MAT Corporation, part of the DBK group. The sellers have been advised by the real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield. The transaction closed on December 7, 2018.
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DESIGNER EXCHANGE STRUT INTO THE KING’S ROAD WITH FLAGSHIP OPENING
Sloane Stanley has announced that Designer Exchange, the luxury designer clothes and accessories retailer, has opened on the King’s Road. The 1,352 flagship store is the largest in their portfolio and the first to stock clothing and shoes.
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Romania: Colosseum Mall starts construction
The construction of Colosseum Mall has begun as part of the expansion plan of Colosseum Centre. Located in district 1 of Bucharest and open since 2011, Colosseum is expanding following the last years of increased business and improved market conditions.
THOMAS REICHENAUER JOINS ACROSS ADVISORY BOARD
The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to announce its latest addition and welcomes Thomas Reichenauer as its new member.
11TH GERMAN RETAIL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, MARCH 20 – 21, 2019, DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
Boosted by a positive outlook among both consumers and retailers, the retail markets are optimistic. Most expansion managers have forecast increasing sales and more stores. Will optimism continue in 2019?
Projects & Openings International
Al Farwaniya Property Developments has recently shared the tenant line-up for its super-regional Reem Mall project in Abu Dhabi. +++ Benoy has announced its second project with Hong Kong China Travel Service (HKCTS) – Ningbo If Mall. +++ Macerich and Simon have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to create Los Angeles Premium Outlets. +++ The construction of the KWG M Cube, a 40,000-square-meter shopping center designed by MVRDV, has recently been completed.
Services and Leisure Take Center Stage
The modern mall has changed beyond all recognition – and necessarily so. Physical malls increasingly reflect the evolving needs of consumers and the accelerating pace of contemporary life. What was fast has become faster. At every turn, technology plays a role. The retail industry has unlocked online sales channels, which complement a brick-and-mortar approach, rather than simply competing with physical stores.
Online Retailing in Alpine Countries: Further up the Mountain
A study conducted by EHI and Statista examines the e-commerce markets in Austria and Switzerland.
From a Porcelain Factory to an Outlet Center
Seventeen years have already passed: In 2001, a small outlet center was built in the Upper Franconian town of Selb in the former manufacturing halls of the long-established Heinrich porcelain factory. The new Outlet Center Selb is currently under construction there.
Why Polish People Love Click & Collect
EPP is the leading owner of malls in Poland. CEO Hadley Dean emphasizes the importance of the correct weighting of online shopping competition.
PEOPLE IN THE EUROPEAN RETAIL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
Recruitments, promotions and appointments in the European Retail Real Estate Industry.
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Destination Outlet
Outlet retail has long been established across Europe, but the sector has tended to suffer from being seen as second best to its big sister, the shiny shopping center. As a long-term owner and operator of retail outlets across Europe, Resolution Property has been at the forefront of evolving this sector to capitalize on creating offers that can’t be replicated online.
WALTER SEIB JOINS ACROSS ADVISORY BOARD
The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to announce its latest addition and welcomes Walter Seib as its new member.
Industry Leaders’ Impressions of 10 years of ACROSS
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About a Sophistication
Outlet centers have proved to be one of the most successful businesses in the retail market.
Fortune Favors the Brave
The retail real estate industry has faced many challenges in the decade since the crash. Most fundamental among them was a textbook case of falling demand facing rising supply.
The Moment Represents Space without Dimension
Even after 10 years of online retailing, the clear dominance of brick-and-mortar retailing remains unbroken.
MIPIM, MARCH 12 – 15, 2019, CANNES, FRANCE
Over the past 28 years, Mipim has become the leading worldwide property event, bringing real estate professionals from all sectors together.
The 2nd Annual CRE Awards & Investment Forum, January 17, 2019 in Budapest, Hungary
The Commercial Real Estate Awards & Investment Forum is the only real estate event bringing the international spotlight directly onto the developing markets of Hungary, Czech & the Balkan regions.
FRANCHISE EXPO PARIS
The Franchise Expo Paris is scheduled to take place from March 17 to 20, 2019 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.
MIPIM, MARCH 12 – 15, 2019, CANNES, FRANCE
Over the past 28 years, Mipim has become the leading worldwide property event, bringing real estate professionals from all sectors together.
5th German Factory-Outlet Congress, November 29 – 30, 2018 Leipzig, Germany
Labels love factory outlets and they are in increasingly high demand among investors and banks.
The 2nd Annual CRE Awards & Investment Forum, January 17, 2019 in Budapest, Hungary
The Commercial Real Estate Awards & Investment Forum is the only real estate event bringing the international spotlight directly onto the developing markets of Hungary, Czech & the Balkan regions.
Westfield London Also Turns 10
Almost simultaneously with ACROSS, Europe's largest shopping center celebrates a decade of operation. Westfield London reveals how shopping habits have transformed in the British capital over the last 10 years.
“We Saw the Interest of Investors Vanishing”
From the outbreak of the financial crisis until 2016, hardly any new shopping center openings occurred in Spain and Portugal, reports Francisco Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Managing Director of Multi in Iberia. Now, the markets have recovered.
Dubai Mall celebrates its 10th anniversary
The shopping hotspot in the United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s biggest shopping centers with its total sales area of 350,000 sq m.
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Year after Year …
... innovative retail real estate projects and refurbishments are unveiled at Mapic in Cannes. These are just a few examples.
PROJECTS & OPENINGS EUROPE
SPAIN: Inmobiliaria Espacio has appointed UK retail and leisure agency Lunson Mitchenall to drive forward the next phase of retail and leisure leasing at Caleido in Madrid. The Torre Sevilla shopping center opened its doors to the public. | SWEDEN: Mölndal Galleria opened in the Greater Gothenburg Area. | GERMANY: After three years of renovation, Helio, with its 38,000 sq m, opened its doors in Augsburg. Ernst-August-Galerie in Hanover will be modernized, redesigned, and expanded. Prelios Immobilien Management has presented a comprehensive concept for the redesign of the Galerie Neustädter Tor in Gießen, Hesse.
UK’s first interactive inflatable park to launch at Meadowhall
The debut of Air Haus at the mall in Sheffield reflects the increasing relevance of leisure facilities in shopping centers.
Parndorf to Focus on Entertainment in the Future
A new food and entertainment complex has recently opened at Parndorf in Burgenland, one of the most successful outlet locations in Europe. Centerprise Group, based in Austria, was jointly responsible for the conceptual design and letting of the complex.
Refurbishment of Half of the Entire Portfolio until 2020
One of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany's main areas of activity is asset management. Olaf Ley, Director Investment / Asset Management, explains the corresponding strategy.
Renovation of Outlet Centers
Not every development is successful in the booming outlet center market. This is particularly true if the projects were not developed by one of the Big 3 in the outlet center industry. The necessary outlet-specific expertise is underestimated by many developers who are attracted by and wish to benefit from the theoretically high leasing levels in the outlet asset class.
A Breath of Fresh Air at Westgate Shopping City
A change in ownership has taken place at the mall in Zagreb, Croatia. Denis Cupic, Head of Asset Management, comments on the background as well as the effects on tenants and customers.
The Footfall Creator
Holistic consulting and servicing of retail real estate is becoming increasingly important in the industry. The Austrian Centerprise Group has dedicated itself precisely to this purpose, even beyond national borders.
Virtual Reality at the Service of Food Court Investment
Gastronomy areas are increasingly becoming the focal points of shopping centers. Virtual reality software makes planning much easier.
Umdasch The Store Makers Goes to Mapic
Extraordinary worlds of experience in the areas of lifestyle retail, food retail, and premium retail, including digital retail solutions, are designed for discerning customers by the Austrian company. It will be represented in Cannes from November 14 to 16, 2018.
“Technology for the Sake of Technology Is Fruitless”
The basic concept of shopping will not significantly change, forecasts Silvio Kirchmair, CEO of umdasch The Store Makers. However, he does anticipate legal intervention. Google, Facebook, and Amazon will all be required to pay their financial obligations to the State.
THE LEISURE HUNTER
In the face of considerable changes in the retail market and changing consumer purchasing patterns, ECE had to think beyond traditional retail practices. Katrin von Soosten is chasing and finding innovative ideas and non-traditional concepts.
House of Fraser closes 31 stores
The department store chain, which was founded in 1849 in Scotland’s Glasgow, is in serious financial trouble.
“Digitization is changing our understanding of shopping”
According to Bernd Albl, Managing Director Digital Retail at Umdasch, at the end of the day, consumers no longer distinguish between online and in-store shopping. Seamless Shopping is the keyword.
Target: Southeastern Europe’s favorite shopping destination
IKEA Centres and Mutschler Outlet Holding AG have recently opened the first phase of Designer Outlet Croatia in Zagreb. In addition to its commercial shops and new theme, the outlet features a number of customer services, such as center information, strollers, free Wi-Fi, gift cards, mobile chargers, baby care facilities, an exchange office, chill out zones, terraces, and a future playground area.
“We do not limit ourselves to countries”
IKEA Centres has opened its second outlet center, the Designer Outlet Croatia. Project Manager Branko Mihajlov explains what criteria were – and will continue to be – applied when choosing locations.
Outlets are Exactly in Line with the Trend of the Times
Franz A. Kollitsch, co-founder of Austrian real estate developer Invester United Benefits, speaks about the company's latest activities and why outlet centers are the ideal complement to online shopping.
Entertainment for outlet shoppers
In mid-March, Cineplexx opened a multiplex movie theater with five screens and over 800 seats in Parndorf, Burgenland. Immediate neighbors include McArthurGlen's Designer Outlet Parndorf and FOP Management GmbH's Parndorf Fashion Outlet.
OUTLETS GAIN GROUND IN THE EXPERIENCE GAME
In the 1980s, the retail format of designer outlets arrived in Europe. Now, the time for expansions and refurbishments, with a focus on food & beverage and leisure, has come.
Expansion in Ashford – Completion scheduled for fall 2019
The beginning of construction on the £90 million expansion of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford was officially celebrated at the end of March 2018.
Change of Ownership at Trnava City Arena
The acquisition of Trnava City Arena in Slovakia has been recently completed. Peter Korbačka acquired the shopping center from Vladimír Poór. Negotiations lasted for nearly a year. The price as well as other transactional details have not been disclosed and remain subject to business privacy. However, this is one of the country’s most important retail segment transactions of the year.
Almada Fórum in New Hands – Merlin Properties in a Buying Mood
JLL, acting for Blackstone, has completed the sale of Almada Fórum, from the Rio Tejo retail portfolio, to Merlin Properties. The portfolio originally comprised three prime shopping centers and a retail park.
TH Real Estate launches next platform for German retail
Marcus Mack, from TH Real Estate, believes that the country’s retail market is more active than ever before. As a result, he and his team have recently set up a new Germany-focused retail vehicle. With a target portfolio size of €400 million, it has a proposed term of 10 years, with a two-year renewal option.
First Crowdfunding Offer at a Mall in Austria
The Home Rocket crowdfunding platform has been activated on behalf of the ece in Kapfenberg, Styria. Its objective is to contribute to the financing of a health care area in the shopping center.
Adjustment in pricing levels expected
According to Adam Pearce, Managing Partner at Kintyre, the currently inflated investment market for retail assets is not substantiated by the underlying trading environment for traditional brick-and-mortar retailers.
One transaction quickly follows the next
The European retail real estate industry was on a particularly intensive shopping spree over the last days and weeks.
Center Customers Focus on Short Travel Distances
Good accessibility is one of the main criteria for the success of a center. There is a lot of catching up to do in the digital sector.
Stable first half-year in the Russian capital
Knight Frank recently published the “Retail Market Report Moscow H1 2018”. The most important event was the commissioning of “Kashirskaya Plaza”, which opened with a high occupancy rate – not only by area but also by number of stores.
RETAIL INVESTMENT: WHEAT SEPARATED FROM CHAFF AMID GLOBAL UPTURN
The new Union Investment index analyzes the attractiveness of the top 17 markets.
More than just high streets: Milan
The capital of the Lombardy region is recognized as one of the most famous fashion hot-spots in the world and it is Italy’s industrial, commercial, and financial heart. The city continues to attract new businesses and investments – and new shopping centers.
Poland provides a dynamic retail environment
Union Investment’s new “Global Retail Attractiveness Index“ (GRAI), which analyzes the environments for retail investments in 17 countries around the world, recently showed that Poland is one of the most dynamic European markets. The latest data confirms this assessment.
Constant change along the Bosporus
Cushman & Wakefield recently published the “Turkey – Retail Market Snapshot – First Quarter 2018”. The acceleration in the country‘s investment market signals that further consolidation in the shopping center market can be expected.