March 2022

Mixed emotions at MIPIM 2022

Even though MIPIM was only halfway through, the trade fair management is already reporting successes.

Multi Corporation and Chainels announce strategic collaboration

Multi Corporation has launched the “Multi Forum” tenant experience app to further improve management of its assets. Powered by Chainels, the tenant experience app is a user-friendly portal available in website and app formats.

Immofinanz presents new brand On Top Living at MIPIM 2022

Immofinanz is presenting its new residential brand “On Top Living” at the real estate trade fair, MIPIM in Cannes. Under this brand, tenants will be offered up to 12,000 smart and sustainable apartments at affordable prices in the medium term.

3,252 sq m Leisure Concept Babylon Park signs for UK Debut

LabTech, owners of Camden Market (London), have announced the signing of a UK debut site for Babylon Park, a new family entertainment leisure concept, at Camden Market Hawley Wharf (shopping & dining destination).

MIPIM starts with a positive outlook

MIPIM 2022 in Cannes shows: Even in times of crisis, the real estate industry sees more opportunities than obstacles.

Hahn Group acquires local supply center in Bad Segeberg

Hahn Group has acquired a retail agglomeration in Bad Segeberg, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany), for the institutional real estate fund HAHN German Retail Fund IV.

MIPIM 2022: This year’s Buzzword is ESG

The return to a virus-free world, the fight against global phenomena such as climate change, and the conflict in Ukraine – this and many other issues are driving the retail industry in Cannes.

Special Issue “Outlet Update”

This online special will be available as a free download until March 29.

Stern Center further develops into hybrid center with support from C&A

After they were able to win tegut… as a new tenant last year, C&A is the center’s next anchor tenant. The fashion retailer will move into the 1,900 sq m space on the ground and upper floors in fall of 2022.

Reify. appoints Brian Tucker as Global Head of Business Development

Brian Tucker brings over 30 years of experience across Europe and in the USA in several real estate sectors. Reify. has offices in 13 cities, and completed over 300 projects in more than 30 countries.

Colosseum Mall opens March 24

On March 24, Colosseum Mall in Bucharest officially opens to the general public with the new building and assigned commercial spaces, marking the completion of this retail development.

Icon Outlet at the O2 to Reopen its Doors

The O2 has announced that Icon Outlet in London will be reopening its doors to visitors from Friday 18 March, just one month to the day since Storm Eunice damaged the roof of the music, leisure, and entertainment venue.

Elmar Schoonbrood to become Co-CEO at Multi Corporation

Multi Corporation announces the appointment of Elmar Schoonbrood as full time Board Member and Co-CEO, alongside current Board Member Steven Poelman, with immediate effect.

March 2022 Research

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Scallier: New Brands in Romanian Retail Parks

German non-food retailer, TEDi, and the Austrian chain of sport stores, Hervis, will open their shops in newly emerging retail parks in Romania developed by the Polish company Scallier. In total, the new stores will occupy an area of nearly 5,500 sq m in the facilities located in Timisoara, Vaslui, Mosnita, Turda (TEDi) and in Vaslui and Turda (Hervis).

URW and Rituals Expand Partnership with Two New Flagship Stores

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Germany and lifestyle brand Rituals are expanding their strategic partnership at Westfield Centro in Oberhausen and Ruhr Park in Bochum.

Top 20 Store Openings to Watch in February 2022

Shopingy mall analyser and ACROSS Magazine present the top 20 store openings to watch on a monthly basis. Here is the exclusive data for February 2022.

People on the move

Recruitments, promotions and appointments…

VIA Outlets Appoints Two New Board Directors

VIA Outlets has announced two senior additions to its Board of Directors. Jaap Tonckens, currently an advisor to the Board, was recently appointed as a Non-Executive member of the Board, whilst Rita Schroeven, the company’s Head of Legal Affairs, is taking up a role as an Executive member of the Board.

Scallier’s Retail Park in Focsani Receives Breeam Excellent Certificate

The retail park in Focsani, which was opened in November last year, received the BREEAM certificate at the Excellent level. A commercial facility with a lease area of 5,000 sq m is part of the network of compact retail facilities developed by the Polish company Scallier in Romania.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen moves into Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale announces that Flying Tiger Copenhagen has become the latest brand to call the center its home after signing a five-year lease for a 232 sq m unit in the lower mall.

BNP Paribas REIM Continues Restructuring European Teams

As a market player with a European focus, BNP Paribas REIM is continuing to restructure its teams with several new appointments.

Regional Products, Creativity & Design in Obstkiste @ ‘s Fachl

The search for regional products for small, innovative businesses is often time-consuming. How can local producers, start-ups, and small manufacturers bring their goods to customers as authentically as possible without taking on a lot of risk? Quite simple: They rent a “Fachl” for a limited period of time – a fruit crate measuring 50 cm × 40 cm × 30 cm.

Hahn Group Leases to Kaufland in Oberhausen Retail Park

The Hahn Group has signed a new lease with Kaufland for the Sterkrader Tor Retail Park in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Kaufland will take over the space of the previously located EDEKA store, whose lease will expire at the end of 2022.

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