- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has reportedly taken a package of three major German shopping centers off the market. As reported by Immobilien Zeitung, the assets—Minto in Mönchengladbach, Palais Vest in Recklinghausen, and Höfe am Brühl in Leipzig—were offered through real estate firm BNP Paribas Real Estate but have now been quietly withdrawn. The report cites sources within […]
- Dutch discount retailer Action continues to push forward with its aggressive expansion strategy, particularly in Germany. According to a report by Lebensmittel Zeitung, the company sees significant growth potential in the German market. CEO Hajir Hajji has announced plans to maintain the current pace of expansion throughout the year. A key milestone was recently reached […]
- “Few figures have left as profound a mark on Turkey’s retail and real estate sectors as Avi Alkaş”, says Reinhard Winiwarter, Managing Director of ACROSS. “With a career spanning decades and a legacy of transformative projects, Avi has emerged not just as a market leader, but as a visionary thinker redefining the spaces in which […]
- Munich-based BBE Handelsberatung GmbH, one of the leading consultancy firms for the retail, consumer goods, real estate, and public sectors in the German-speaking region, has announced the appointment of Dr. Philipp Hoog as a new partner, effective July 1, 2025. The move marks a significant step in the firm’s continued expansion of its strategy consulting […]
- ACROSS: The partial opening of King Cross in Zagreb has been one of the 2025 highlights for SES so far. What makes that particular center state of the art? Christoph Andexlinger: KING CROSS was once the first shopping center to open in Zagreb, and we have gradually taken ownership of it over the last few […]
- In its newest issue, inSites – an umdasch content series exploring trends in spatial design – turns its attention to the automotive industry, focusing on how physical spaces are evolving in response to shifting customer expectations and technological change. The publication examines how car dealerships and mobility hubs are rethinking their role in the customer […]
- The answer lies in smart, real-time, shopper-centric marketing automation. At Placewise, we’ve been leading this evolution since 2019. Our journey began with the Spanish malls managed by Cushman & Wakefield, pioneers in the integration of an entire marketing strategy through automation. The results were immediate: stronger shopper loyalty, streamlined campaign execution, and measurable uplift in […]
- The traditionally strong sector of gastronomic concepts remained active this year as well. Five new brands entered the Czech market. The lifestyle food bar dean&david opened its first location in Prague’s Máj department store, with additional branches planned for Jiřího z Poděbrad and V Celnici. Ukrainian seafood restaurant Chernomorka launched in Ondříčkova Street in Prague. […]
- Wien Energie, the largest regional utility provider in Austria and a key player in the national EV charging network, will oversee the construction, lease, and management of the infrastructure. The initiative will support the growing demand for accessible, reliable, and efficient EV charging services in high-traffic urban locations. The project will be rolled out in […]
- Berlin, the capital of Germany: In front of the main entrance to the Kaufland store located at Grünhofer Weg 9, a small group has gathered, equipped with a smartphone, a power bank, a folding ruler, a laser measuring device, and a measuring cup. It’s a mild, dry day in May 2024 – ideal conditions for […]
