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Special Issue “Industry Outlook 2025”
With the fifth “Outlook” edition, we once again come to look back at 2024 and ask crucial questions that touch on the future of the industry while searching for new ways to further develop ourselves to match the swiftly changing consumer environment. To record some of the most important changes, we invited top industry experts from all around Europe to share their insights and outlook on the year ahead of us.
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Ruby Hotels Enter Hungary In First Expansion Towards Eastern Europe
Ruby continues its expansion across Europe by introducing its first Hungarian property. This mixed-use conversion will feature a Ruby Hotel with 181 stylish rooms, alongside retail and gastronomic outlets, as well as a food and cultural market.
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“There is a viable solution for every property”
In an interview with ACROSS, Joachim Stumpf, Managing Director of BBE Holding and IPH Handelsimmobilien, analyzes the role of retail real estate in light of the current economic and social situation. His conclusion: “The advancing polarization is a key issue when we discuss what options we have to counter the transformation in retail. Against this backdrop, we also need to rethink retail and locations. Despite all the challenges, good and individual types of use can be found for all properties – but getting there can be painful.”
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ECE Marketplaces Has Achieved Strong Leasing Performance And Over 820,000 sq m Of Leased Shopping Center Space
The shopping center operator ECE Marketplaces has once again achieved a strong leasing performance in the shopping centers under its management in 2024 that exceeds the already very successful results of the previous year.
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Will´s F&B Insights: New Year of Hospitality Trends and Predictions
How are you doing with your resolutions? Still going strong, or already planning for the resolutions for next year? Its customary to look into my glass bowl at the beginning of a new year and predict the future of hospitality, new trends and what else is cooking in our industry and how it might impact the leasing and development efforts.
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European Industry Experts' Outlook On 2025's Challenges And Opportunities
We started 2024 with many uncertainties, and when we look back, hardly anyone wanted to commit to anything concrete. Yet, despite that, the industry clearly closed the year in a better position. To record some of the most important changes, we invited top industry experts from all around Europe to share their insights and outlook on the year ahead of us.
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BIG FASHION Belgrade, Serbia. /// credit: BIG CEE

MIXED-USE BY BIG CEE: CHANGING THE DYNAMICS OF WESTERN BELGRADE

In the western part of Belgrade, Serbia, BIG CEE is developing a unique multiuse concept. The project, totaling 105,300 sq m, comprises a residential area that includes nearly 1000 apartments, an office building, and a retail area. With this project, BIG CEE works towards a positive development boost for the entire area.

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Premier Outlet Centre, Budapest, Hungary (left); Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates Ltd and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board (right). /// credit: Rioja Estates, Premier Outlet Centre

“CO-OPERATION BETWEEN ALL STAKEHOLDERS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WHEN IT COMES TO OUTLETS.”

The European outlet market is saturated; there are only a few white spaces. Rioja Estates is one of the most experienced European pre-developers and, as such, the first authority to decide whether a location can work. Together with ACROSS publisher Reinhard Winiwarter, Giles Membrey examines the outlet market in 2024 and explains why all players should urgently address technology, which markets in Europe still have potential, and how his company’s focus areas are changing.

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SES successfully introduced a comprehensive environmental management system at the end of 2024 and received ISO 14001 certification from TÜV AUSTRIA. Left-to-right: Christoph Andexlinger, CEO SES Spar European Shopping Centers, and Klaus Mlekus, Head of the Certification Body TÜV AUSTRIA GMBH. /// credit: Evatrifft

SES Introduces Certified Environmental Management System

SES sets a strong example for sustainable management and environmental protection with the successfully introduced comprehensive environmental management system and received ISO 14001 certification from TÜV AUSTRIA. This applies to both the SES headquarters and 15 SES shopping malls in Austria.

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Adidas Finishes 2024 With Strong Q4 Results

adidas announced preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2024. In Q4, currency-neutral revenues increased 19%, while in euro terms, the company’s revenues grew 24% to 5,965 million euros (2023: 4,812 million euros).

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Will Odwarka is the Founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting. /// credit: Will Odwarka, ACROSS

Will´s F&B Insights: New Year of Hospitality Trends and Predictions

How are you doing with your resolutions? Still going strong, or already planning for the resolutions for next year? Its customary to look into my glass bowl at the beginning of a new year and predict the future of hospitality, new trends and what else is cooking in our industry and how it might impact the leasing and development efforts.

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INGKA CENTRES FUTURES: CO-CREATING THE FUTURE OF MEETING PLACES

Ingka Centres Futures is looking for partners to shape the future of retail. By collaborating with businesses of all sizes, the platform is transforming traditional shopping spaces into vibrant community hubs where people can connect, explore, and experience retail in a whole new way.

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Coresight Research and NextRivet Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine Retail and Real Estate with Insight-Driven Innovation

Coresight Research, a research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology, and NextRivet, a digital innovation and implementation consultancy specializing in retail real estate, announced their strategic partnership and the launch of CoreRivet. The CoreRivet service is designed to empower retail and real estate executives with actionable insights and cutting-edge technologies that drive sales growth, operational efficiencies, and elevated customer engagement.

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The retail renaissance: A new approach

Over the past couple of years, it has become evident that retail is seeing a significant resurgence. This is across shopping centers, large destination indoor malls, and retail parks and outlets, explains Mark Bruce, Data & Insights Director at Mallcomm. While some may have dismissed the retail sector, others have recognized that despite some challenges, there is a great opportunity.

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MONETIZATION: EMPOWERING SUCCESSFUL (RE)DEVELOPMENT

In today’s challenging market, how can stakeholders truly maximize value? As consumer behaviors evolve and sustainability becomes a priority, innovative monetization strategies are essential, especially in redevelopment projects. The commercial real estate sector has historically adapted to economic changes, transforming into an ecosystem in which experience, technology, and community engagement are crucial.

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Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle (left), Magnolia Park shopping center in Wroclaw, Poland (right). /// credit: NEPI Rockcastle

“GO INTO THE MARKET AND BUY NOW”

Well deserved honor: Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, received the lifetime achievement award at the prestigious 19th SEE Property Awards. This prize recognizes and celebrates Rüdiger Dany’s incredible 30-year career and his invaluable contribution to the real estate industry. In 2024, he continued to write his personal success story and that of NEPI Rockcastle. Probably no other company performed as well as NEPI in 2024. Reason enough to talk to Rüdiger Dany about the highlights of his company as well as current developments and challenges.

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European Industry Experts' Outlook On 2025's Challenges And Opportunities
We started 2024 with many uncertainties, and when we look back, hardly anyone wanted to commit to anything concrete. Yet, despite that, the industry clearly closed the year in a better position. To record some of the most important changes, we invited top industry experts from all around Europe to share their insights and outlook on the year ahead of us.
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