2016

The shopping center industry has a problem: the security of its customers. No, it’s not that centers have a security issue. Nevertheless, in these times of terror and armed attacks, it is difficult to balance an easygoing and unhindered shopping experience with the best-possible security for our customers.

Over the past 18 months, the Hungarian property market has seen one of the most successful and dynamic expansions of any country in CEE, with Budapest identified as having the highest rate of return in the entire region.

Great achievements and great challenges await cinemas in the coming year: After a highly fluctuating year for cinemas in 2016, cinema operators and entertainment venues can expect big blockbuster sequels and thus high footfall in 2017.

The ACROSS Advisory Board has gained two new members: Jonathan Doughty, EMEA Head of Foodservice Consulting at JLL, and Christof Papousek, CFO of the Constantin Film group of companies.

The European shopping center industry can look back on an exciting year 2016.

Retail properties are defined by their users: retailers. If their occupants are doing well, the objects are considered to be attractive, sustainable investments.

Anchor tenants play a very important role in making of a retail destination. The stronger—and traditionally the bigger—the anchor store is, the better the chance that a shopping center will attract consumers.