2019

Ashford Designer Outlet Extension officially opens to the public in Kent

The Ashford Designer Outlet extension, home to the largest living green wall in Europe, has officially opened to the public in Kent after 21 months of construction.

Multi wins centre management contract for Trier Galerie in Germany

Multi Germany GmbH has won the contract for the centre management of the Trier Galerie shopping centre in the southern German city of Trier. Multi will assume the management of this renowned shopping centre from February 1, 2020.

Opening of Hilltown Karsiyaka Shopping Center in Izmir

The hybrid town center in Turkey was designed by TconcepT, the Dutch based International architectural firm specialized in place making, concepts and architecture.

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village is set to be transformed into Caledonia Park

RPMI Railpen has announced a £7m investment programme for Gretna Gateway Outlet Village in Scotland, transforming the destination into Caledonia Park.

Stylish hounds strut their stuff for charity on the Strutz catwalk

Sloane Stanley supported Strutz in hosting the ultimutt charity canine fashion show and auction along the King’s Road.

Deka Immobilien acquires part of the “Forum” in Rotterdam

Deka Immobilien has acquired a core-renovated historical office and retail property in the heart of Rotterdam for EUR 64 million. The property was sold by the Dutch developer and real estate manager Multi Corporation.

Hammerson plc announced the appointment of Méka Brunel as a Non-Executive Director

She will also become a member of the Investment & Disposal Committee and the Nomination Committee.

The launch of „It’s All About Stories“

ECE and Pop up My Brand recently launched a new store concept at Limbecker Platz Essen, Germany. The themes of „It’s All About Stories“ rotate every two months. It is a platform for showcasing brands and presenting products.

“We Continuously Reinvent Ourselves”

What is the key to long-term success in retail real estate? Marcus Wild, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers, knows the answer.

Why Not the Gray Belt?

Green Belt and brownfield are well-known terms. The time for proper consideration of the Gray Belt has arrived. Review of the Gray Belt would give us an opportunity to re-appraise how we use our precious land – and it would give retail park owners the financial imperative to become curators of experience.

Barcelona Cruise Port Terminals A & B Redesigned

After the opening of several Duty Frees at various airports worldwide, umdasch has expanded its reach to more cruise ports via Barcelona Cruise Port Terminals A & B. Work on the redesign has recently been completed.

IPH to manage 27,000 sq m new retail space in Munich’s Freiham urban development

Freiham is currently the largest urban development in Europe with approx. 350 hectares.

Launch of Designer Outlet Cotswolds

The development is the first venture in the United Kingdom by outlet operating company ROS Retail Outlet Shopping.

News from Portugal and Sweden

VIA Outlets has begun redesign work at the Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet and has expanded Hede Fashion Outlet, near Gothenburg.

Two Fashion Outlets on the Upswing

Parndorf Fashion Outlet and Freeport Fashion Outlet – both in the greater Vienna area – have been expanded and extensively refurbished, in the Art Nouveau style, over the last few years. This effort has resulted in double-digit growth. The next step, which centers around attractive displays and an experience element when shopping, is currently being taken.

Focusing on the driving forces of retail & lifestyle

Nivy Station is transforming Bratislava’s gateway into a stunning destination, emphasizes René Popik, CEO of HB Reavis Slovakia, in an interview with ACROSS.

Echo Investment spreads its wings with the new main shareholder

Hungarian real estate company Wing has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire majority interest in Echo Investment, a Polish developer listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

Fashion House Outlet Centre St. Petersburg welcomed first customers

The first fully-enclosed outlet centre in the region, which is located at Tallinskoe Street, will increase the comfort of Outlet shopping this winter.

Five Guys takes a bite out of Resorts World Birmingham

Casual dining is driving footfall and sales at the outlet retail and leisure destination.

Meeting the rising expectations of consumers

According to Markus Bötsch, CSO of Jack Wolfskin, the availability of products across all channels is essential.

How shopping centers have evolved into omnichannel platforms

Digital Mall – find it online, buy it offline.

“We make brick-and-mortar products viewable online”

As Chief Digital Officer of ECE, Philipp Sepehr is responsible for ECE’s “Digital Innovation & Analytics” unit. In this interview, the 36-year-old reveals how the collaboration with OTTO came about, what both companies expect to gain from it, and why the Stocksquare joint venture was founded.

Bridging the gap between onlie and offline retail

The ECE and OTTO shopping realms have been interlinked.

ECE Special: Connecting stationary and online shopping

Bridging the Gap Between Online and Offline Retail.

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