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The Shopping Experience, Reinvented: NEPI Rockcastle brings Digital and Community Together

In a world where billions of dollars are being invested in AI capacity to increasingly digitally track and capture consumer trends, shopping centres remind consumers about the basic human need for social interaction and emotional experience that really drives a successful bricks and mortar retail business. Present COO – taking the role of CEO in April 2026 – of NEPI Rockcastle, Marek Noetzel discusses his perspective on placemaking 2026.

Gropius Passagen under New PR Leadership

Berlin’s largest shopping center adopts a new communications strategy.

From ‘Places to Buy’ to ‘Places to Be’: Placemaking 2026

As the retail real estate industry enters a decisive year, Ian Sandford, President of Eurofund Group shares his outlook on how placemaking must transform in 2026 to meet expectations. With consumer demand outpacing traditional models, homogenous shopping centers are giving way to destinations built on purpose, partnership and community relevance.

G City Europe appoints Szymon Mińczuk as COO

G City Europe strengthens its management team. As of 1st January 2026, Szymon Mińczuk has assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

CC Real Drives a New Phase of Institutional Investment in Croatia’s Real Estate Market

Raiffeisen Pension Funds Join the Ownership Structure of City Center one Split.

Lucrative Additional Revenue for the Mall Business: More creativity is needed – and one should learn from the best

For decades, the business model of shopping centers was built on one simple principle: rent. Today, that is no longer sufficient. Long-term resilience comes from diversification, and retail real estate would be well advised to learn from the best companies that have already mastered it.

“Placemaking has become the industry’s strongest growth lever.”

Customers, partners, and stakeholders of the retail real estate industry are seeking value, which is no longer defined by the size of leased space, but rather lies in the meaningful ways a retail space may contribute to people’s lives.

Silverburn in Glasgow reports record Footfall

The major shopping destination, owned by Henderson Park and managed by Eurofund Group, has recorded its highest footfall to date, with approximately 16.5 million visits in 2025.

MEADOWHALL WRAPS UP 300,000 SQ FT OF LEASING IN 2025

Meadowhall has announced the openings of MINISO and TK Maxx, as the destination concludes a strong year of leasing activity and retail performance. These additions follow several major openings in 2025, including Sephora, Superdrug, and Wingstop, which achieved its most successful launch of any location in the country.

Placed to Meet You: New Placemaking and Retail Executives for 2026

The personalities now stepping into decision-making positions and shaping the next chapter of placemaking and retail in 2026.

Marius Barbu appointed as COO of NEPI Rockcastle

NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value, has appointed Marius Barbu as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 1st April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate.

Union Investment announces new Head of Asset Management Europe

Malte Wallschläger will take over as Head of Asset Management Europe at Union Investment Real Estate GmbH, Hamburg, on 1 January 2026. He will succeed Cathrin Schwartz, who has successfully managed this division for 13 years and will retire on 1 March 2026 after 21 years with the company.

José Carlos Gracia becomes new Facility Management Director of NEINVER

NEINVER has announced the appointment of José Carlos Gracia as the company’s new Facility Management Director. In his new role, he will report directly to Eduardo Ceballos, Asset Management Director.

MK Illumination Breaks the €170 Million Mark and Expands Its Global Footprint

With record revenues, landmark international projects and new market entries on two continents, MK Illumination demonstrates how light in public space has become an economic and social driver rather than an accessory.

Silverburn Triumphs at REVOS 2025

Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, Silverburn has landed a top award at this year’s REVO’s, the UK’s leading awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating talent within the retail, leisure and placemaking property sector.

METRO AG extends contracts of Management Board

The Supervisory Board of METRO AG has extended the contracts of all members of the Management Board until 31 December 2030 ahead of schedule.

ECE to expand Management Board

ECE Marketplaces is reshaping its executive leadership: Effective 1 January 2026, Jan Lorenz will join the management board of the shopping center operator. In addition, Robert Heinemann will transfer from ECE Group Services to ECE Marketplaces in his role as Managing Director.

URW celebrates appointment of Kathleen Verelst as CIO

During its meeting on December 3, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s Supervisory Board appointed Kathleen Verelst as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and a member of the URW Management Board – recommended by the Group’s Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“GNRC”). The new appointment comes into effect on January 1, 2026.

Blue Assets takes over the Property Management of Retail Parks in the Czech Republic

Blue Assets, the property manager of the largest commercial premises portfolio in the Czech Republic, has been expanding its operations. From January 2026, it will provide complex property management services for seven retail parks belonging to Fidurock. Blue Assets took over management of the Arkáda Prostějov on 28th November 2025.

NAKHEEL DAMMAM MALL BECOMES WESTFIELD DAMMAM

Cenomi Centers, the leading owner, operator and developer of contemporary lifestyle and retail destinations in Saudi Arabia, today announced the official rebranding of its Nakheel Dammam Mall to Westfield Dammam – strengthening the centre’s position as a leading retail and leisure destination in the Kingdom, home to 292 stores and over 58,000 square meters of gross leasable area.

Patron Capital and Mindston Capital Finalise the Acquisition of Nailloux Outlet Village

Patron Capital, a leading pan-European institutional investor, and Mindston Capital, a French asset management company, announce the completion of the acquisition of Nailloux Outlet Village, the only outlet centre in the south-western quarter of France and a strategic shopping destination located between Toulouse and Carcassonne.

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