2016

„We keep channels of communication open“

Futureal is specialized in developing large-scale mixed-use properties in Hungary. In his interview with ACROSS, CEO Tibor Tatár tells us which challenges have to be met in this sector and talks about current projects.

Setting the course for the future of shopping

Plus City’s extension was opened on September 1. This mall in Upper Austria’s Pasching is a microcosm that has become a self-contained leisure and shopping city.

“Completing three large openings in less than nine months was a challenge.”

Marcus Wild, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers, speaks in an interview with ACROSS about the “marathon of openings” in recent months and tells about the new projects the company is already planning.

Location as key to the success of an outlet center

That is one of the main messages from a white paper recently published by Neinver on France’s outlet center market.

“Berlin is bubbling with creativity and Europe’s new capital for Start Ups”

Markus Heckhausen founded the Berlin iconic brand Ampelmann and is a member of the city’s next retail platform: “First Store by Alexa”. In an interview with ACROSS, he explains why the German capital is fertile ground for start-ups in bricks-and-mortar retail.

Prime rental rates in Bulgaria remain steady

Colliers recently published a “Retail Market Overview” of the first half of 2016 in Bulgaria. It indicates that the market will undergo sustainable development, with decreasing levels of supply and stable demand until the end of the year.

The name of the brand

“VIVO!” is a supra-regional brand strategy Immofinanz pursues at its shopping centers. The flagship project is VIVO! Stalowa Wola in Poland, which opened almost one year ago.

How to design a good story

ACROSS takes a closer look with Toni T. Jörgens of ESP. Design Studios on how storytelling and integrated design processes can be useful to turn shopping centers into engaging customer experiences.

“The best is yet to come”

On June 30, Bill Kistler was appointed as ICSC’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA. In his interview with ACROSS, he talks about his goals, cooperating with the EU—and a positive future for the industry.

“Today’s main trend is to mirror the building on the outside“

In his interview with ACROSS Peter Pointner, founder and managing director of Gastrobörse, explains the new gastronomy and entertainment concept of the recently extended PlusCity in Austria.

„Glasgow will be targeted“

In this interview with ACROSS, Anne Murray from InvestGlasgow and Stephen Bibby from Cushman & Wakefield explain the Scottish city’s investment opportunities.

Gift Cards for Shopping Centers: Individual and Innovative

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY | Gift cards are becoming more and more popular. With a shopping center gift card, consumers are always sure to give the right present. That is why it is also important for malls continuously to adopt to this trend and offer their own individualized gift cards.

YOU CAN’T DO BUSINESS WITH HUNGRY CUSTOMERS

A lot has been said and written in the past years about the necessary reorientation of shopping centers and other retail locations, and at least as many measures were also realized since then.

Creating competitive cities in the age of urbanisation

In 2009—for the first time in history—the world’s urban population exceeded its rural population. By 2030, the number of people living in cities around the world is expected to increase by one billion.

“Extension is a must!”

The mixed-use-property Eurovea in Bratislava is being extended. In an interview with ACROSS, an owner Peter Korbačka explains why Eurovea is in urgent need of expansion.

“Seamless Leisure – Seems More”

In an interview with ACROSS, Gastón Gaitán, Manager and Director of theleisureway, explains why leisure is a branding instrument—the identity of the whole shopping center is at stake.

Development of Retail Parks Accelerates throughout Europe

According to a recent report by Cushman & Wakefield, the sales area of European retail parks will increase by 50% more in 2016 than in the previous year. This growth is due mainly to developments in France, Italy, and the UK.

Hungary abolishes Sunday shopping ban

The re-introduction of Sunday business hours for shopping centers in Hungary was announced and introduced unexpectedly and with surprising speed, even quicker than the introduction of the obligatory Sunday shopping ban in March 2015. Why was it so urgent?

About the new tax on retail sales in Poland

The tax on retail sales coming into force on September 1, 2016 will not contribute to the decrease in the number of shopping centers in Poland. The tax will increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized businesses in comparison to large entities operating in the commercial sector and will increase the state’s revenues.

Why our relationship with US retailers continues

Since McDonald’s opened its first UK restaurant in Woolwich in 1974, Europe has had a taste for all things American, fueled in part by the exposure we have to US brands on film or TV. The enthusiasm and success rate for US retailers expanding into Europe is mixed, however.

New architectural trends for shopping centers

The shopping center sector is permanently evolving according to the visitors’ lifestyle changes and their demands for innovations.

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.

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