May 2021

PUMA opened its doors on Thursday, May 27.

French sporting goods retailer Decathlon opened its first pop-up kiosk in Moscow which is located in the Mesto Vstrechi Angara (Meeting Place Angara) neighborhood center. The new format is a small shop with a click & collect service that will be open for the next five months.

After a long break caused by the coronavirus, the entertainment zone of the Center returns to operation. On May 28, in accordance with the government decree, the Trampoline Park and the Airo Space Playroom will reopen.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced the first four major strategic partners for Westfield Hamburg- Überseequartier, the urban mixed-use district at the river Elbe in Hamburg’s HafenCity. In a key milestone for the project, URW has signed long-term agreements with: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, Kinopolis, REWE and BUDNI.

Foot Locker brings an elevated technology-driven retail experience to Barcelona, designed to continue engagement with local communities across Europe.

The departing Mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori, will join NREP to further strengthen the company’s urban development efforts. Jan Vapaavuori will join the company in a part-time role as Senior Advisor for Urban Development after his term as Mayor ends in August. He will work across all NREP’s geographies to facilitate new solutions to the most pressing urban challenges, including infrastructure challenges and climate crisis.

National commercial property and investment company LCP has launched a new and exciting retail concept, aimed at attracting fledgling retailers who want to try their first bricks and mortar selling space.

By the end of 2021, the entire interior will be renovated in the South Buda shopping centre, which will continue to be one of the most attractive destinations to those who are looking for family shopping and recreation.

BILLA Russia GmbH and Lenta LLC announce to have reached the terms of purchase for BILLA Russia. REWE International AG via its subsidiary BILLA Russia GmbH signs a purchase agreement for 100% shares of their companies BILLA OOO and BILLA Reality OOO in Russia. That comprises its full range business in Moscow Oblast with 161 supermarkets. The closure of the deal is subject to the approval of the Russian anti-monopoly committee.

Mitiska REIM announced the opening of La Couvinoise, a new retail park development in the Belgian city of Couvin.

Jamie will join the board of U+I on 17 May 2021 as an Executive Director and assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on 19 June 2021 when Marcus Shepherd steps down from the board and his current position as Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

Immofinanz has announced that it will begin refurbishment of the VIVO! Baia Mare shopping center on 1 June. The refurbishment work will bring new tenants to the center’s portfolio and will cover a total area of more than 10,000 sqm, equivalent to one third of the gross leasable area of VIVO! Baia Mare. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Trafford Centre has appointed Pradera Lateral as asset manager with immediate effect, following a competitive selection process.

GTC has appointed Eszter Salamon to the position of Transactions Director. Her outstanding in-depth sector knowledge and profound experience in real estate and financial operations will boost GTC’s optimization and expansion goals. With Eszter on board, the developer sets for smooth completion of the upcoming large-scale transactions in various markets.

The food court of Etele Plaza scheduled to open this September in Budapest, Hungary will feature a direct connection to the roof terrace, unique interior design, and a wide selection of gastronomy options, including many popular quick-service restaurants, cafés and open kitchen concept. The requirements and dining preferences of all generations are considered during the design of the unprecedentedly spacious venue among Hungarian shopping malls.

Soon the Maxim Department Store will change its face. Thanks to the new local spatial development plan, the owner of the PIR sp. z o.o. will rebuild and extend Galeria Maxim.

On 18th May, the eagerly anticipated official opening of the new extension of Designer Outlet Warszawa was celebrated with a pink ribbon-cutting ceremony in consideration of the Covid- 19 restrictions. With additional 5,500 sqm and more than 25 new stores and restaurants, Designer Outlet Warszawa is the new flagship outlet destination of Poland with a gross lettable area of 23,000 sqm and a unique mix of more than 130 international and Polish designer, fashion and lifestyle brands.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has successfully subscribed to a €24.7 million ticket as part of an inaugural five-year €300 million green bond issuance by MAS Securities BV. The firm is wholly owned by MAS Real Estate Inc., an investor and operator of predominantly retail real-estate assets that focuses on central and eastern Europe (CEE).