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As consumers prioritize convenience and investors seek stability, retail parks are emerging as one of Europe’s most resilient and adaptable retail formats.

Markus Brugger, Managing Director, and Sorin Scurtu, Executive Director Leasing, CC Real, share why retail parks are gaining ground – and what’s next.

Insights from Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner of ambas Real Estate

According to new data from Cushman & Wakefield, retail parks in the Czech Republic expanded at their fastest pace in fifteen years during 2025, reflecting changing consumer habits and the growing importance of proximity retail.

In the latest ACROSS Retail Talk, business leaders Hannah Evans, Michael Hiese and Roman Müller discussed the success of retail parks and the importance of convenience and simplicity.

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Start adding “omnichannel” to your placemaking

Omnichannel has become a question of competitiveness. A wake-up call by Cliff Pfefferkorn, Founder and Managing Partner of eStrategy Consulting

Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail open new dining and retail concepts following a major master concession award.

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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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Mitiska REIM announced it has secured a €44 million development and investment financing with Bank Pekao SA for the refurbishment of Europa Centralna convenience center, which is the largest retail redevelopment project currently underway in Poland.

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In a brief interview with ACROSS, Yurdaer Kahraman – CEO and Board Member of FİBA CP and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board – discusses the company’s brand new and innovative food court concept and dining experience now live at the Star Mall in Shenyang, China.

The 15-Minute City: From Consumption to Connection

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New Milestone in Outlet Montabaur’s Extension

Outlet Montabaur has filed the building application for its Phase II extension, the first project of its kind in years in Germany.

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Retail Parks: From Resilient Asset to Essential Urban Infrastructure

In an exclusive interview with ACROSS, Israel Casanova, Investment Director Retail Parks and Head of Transaction Management at Redevco, explains why now is the right time to invest and how retail parks are evolving into multifunctional urban infrastructure.

Retail Parks: Resilient, Relevant and Convenient

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An ACROSS Academy Executive Masterclass led by Cliff Pfefferkorn, CEO eStrategy Consulting. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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Investment Strategies in Retail Real Estate

The established ACROSS Retail Talks online discussion series forms an integral part of the ACROSS Academy, providing a continuous platform for industry dialogue and knowledge exchange.

OUTLETS

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Frasers Group Acquires Two Designer Outlets in the UK

Frasers Group plc announced the acquisition of two major UK retail destinations, York Designer Outlet and East Midlands Designer Outlet, reflecting progress against the Group’s vision of creating a compelling brand ecosystem and platform for growth.

TPG Acquires Northern Germany’s Largest Designer Outlet

US private equity firm TPG Real Estate has taken a majority stake in the Designer Outlet Center Neumünster, the largest designer outlet in northern Germany, in a deal valued at around €350 million.

Partial Insolvency at Austrian Fashion Outlet Parndorf

Austrian real estate company FOP, owner of part of the Fashion Outlet Parndorf, has filed for insolvency proceedings without self-administration at the Regional Court of Eisenstadt.

Designer Outlet Parndorf Closes 2025 as Best Year on Record

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Parndorf ranked 3rd in Europe in the 2025 Ecostra Outlet Center Performance Report, posting an all-time sales high with +1.4% growth, 5,279 sq ft of renewed retail space, and Tax Free Shopping up +9.0%.

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Action Continues Rapid Expansion Across Europe

Dutch non-food discounter Action continued its strong European growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reporting a 14% increase in net sales to €4 billion and further accelerating its international expansion.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE / LEISURE

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Muse Brasserie Arrives at Gloucester Quays

French fusion restaurant Muse Brasserie has opened its third South West location at Gloucester Quays, bringing 100 covers, a seasonal menu, and waterside al fresco dining to Peel Retail & Leisure’s growing F&B line-up.

Covent Garden Stuns with Five New Addition to its F&B Lineup

Five new F&B brands, including pizza debut Carmy’s and viral matcha café Frothee, are set to join Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden neighborhood.

Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail Launch New Food and Retail Concepts

Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail open new dining and retail concepts following a major master concession award.

Frankfurt Airport Opens Terminal 3, Reshaping Passenger Experience

Frankfurt Airport has officially opened Terminal 3, marking the completion of the largest infrastructure project in the history of Fraport AG. The new terminal introduces an expanded retail and F&B offer.

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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

Geomarketing Software is Now Running: RegioGraph 2026

NIQ Geomarketing is now delivering the latest version of its geomarketing software RegioGraph. In addition to up-to-date maps and market potential data as of 2026, RegioGraph 2026 offers a wide range of new features.

Innovation from the Outside: Kaufland Innovation Hub

How the Kaufland Innovation Hub opens new paths for retail real estate.

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