July 2016

Applications for Participation in “First Store by Alexa” Now Open

The Alexa shopping center in Berlin is celebrating its 10th anniversary in September 2017. That’s reason enough for Sonae Sierra, Union Investment and Alexa to launch an innovative retail casting competition.

Going global

In my last article, I talked about the need to introduce new operators into our industry, to allow the smaller operators and companies access into the world of shopping centers, and to support them as they grow.

From the Garage to the World

20 years ago, Austrian Klaus Mark founded MK Illumination together with his wife Marie. Half a year later, his twin brother Thomas also joined the company, who remains to be the third partner and shareholder to this day. MK Illumination designs innovative and custom festive lighting, decoration and interactive Worlds for shopping centers on six continents.

Why Central Tenders Will Fail

MK Illumination has decorated shopping malls for nine years. Klaus and Thomas Mark report among other things in an interview on the growing demands for their concepts.

“Our tenants know what our brands stand for”

Immofinanz is expanding rapidly in Central and Eastern Europe with its VIVO! shopping centers and STOP SHOP retail parks. In an interview with ACROSS, COO Dietmar Reindl explains the underlying brand strategy.

Towards a shopping destination

The declared aim of the Mall of Switzerland, which opens its doors in the fall of 2017, is to become a destination and a favorite, both for tenants and visitors.

THE CITY WITHIN THE CITY

How real estate and shopping center developers can profit from district and
neighborhood developments despite strenuous demands and economic risks.

Fashion Mecca Deluxe in the Heart of Vienna

More than 20 luxury shops, a five-star hotel, exclusive apartments, and modern office space: The “Goldenes Quartier” (“Golden Quarter”), developed by SIGNA, is in a prime city center location and casts its spell on both tourists and locals.

City development: The challenges of meeting stakeholders’ expectations

From having been the owner and principal of an architectural service firm in North America to a member of a large, multi-disciplinary, European architectural practice, I have had the welcome experience of working on commercial and retail projects on multiple continents.

Glasgow: the Shopaholic’s Paradise

In an interview with ACROSS, Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council, explains how the City Center Strategy protects and progresses the retail offer.

Destination Food

Why is everybody talking about food in shopping centers this year? Because it matters, of course.

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Applications for Participation in “First Store by Alexa” Now Open

Going global

From the Garage to the World

Why Central Tenders Will Fail

“Our tenants know what our brands stand for”

Towards a shopping destination

THE CITY WITHIN THE CITY

Fashion Mecca Deluxe in the Heart of Vienna

City development: The challenges of meeting stakeholders’ expectations

Glasgow: the Shopaholic’s Paradise

Destination Food

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