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Outlets

Latest news, developments and trends in the outlet industry

Academy House in London, the HQ of Frasers Group /// © Frasers Group

Frasers Group Acquires Two Designer Outlets in the UK

Frasers Group plc announced the acquisition of two major UK retail destinations, York Designer Outlet and East Midlands Designer Outlet, reflecting progress against the Group’s vision of creating a compelling brand ecosystem and platform for growth.

Entrance of Serravalle Designer Outlet, Italy | © McArthurGlen

Italian Outlet Market at a Crossroads

ACROSS has discussed the shape of Italy’s outlet retail destinations with Gaetano Graziano, Deputy Executive Chairman of ADCC Italia, the Italian Association of Shopping Center Directors.

Outletcity Metzingen in Germany /// © Outletcity AG

Outletcity Metzingen ranked Best Outlet Center in Germany

Outletcity Metzingen once again underlines its leading role in Europe: In the latest Outlet Centre Performance Report Europe 2025, published by ecostra in collaboration with the French research institute magdus, it ranks first in Germany and is among the top-per­forming outlet centers in Europe, while Outletcity AG is named Europe’s best operator for the 6th time.

Crocs arrives to Caledonia Parks in the UK /// © Railpen

Caledonia Park Outlet Welcomes Crocs Store

Manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, Railpen has announced that global footwear brand Crocs™ has signed for a new outlet store at Caledonia Park, opening on the 10th of April 2026.

Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets in Germany /// © NEINVER

Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets at 10: From first-mover to Established Destination

When Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets opened in April 2016, it arrived with a clear point of difference: it was the first outlet center in Central Germany. Ten years later, that first-mover status has been turned into something more substantial — an established regional destination that has grown with its market, expanded its offer and steadily deepened its appeal to customers across Leipzig, Halle, Dresden and the wider region.

Regine Schoellkopf-Pinakidis, CEO Outletcity Metzingen | © Outletcity Metzingen

“The Future Belongs to Outlets”

Regine Schöllkopf-Pinakidis, CEO of Outletcity Metzingen, on luxury strategy, internationalization, and the continued evolution of the outlet format.

Outlet Village Sofia | © Atelier Serafimov Architects

Bulgaria’s First Outlet Village Takes Shape Near Sofia

Bulgaria has so far remained without a dedicated outlet destination. With Outlet Village Sofia, Trinity Capital aims to change that. With construction progressing and leasing gaining traction, Bulgaria’s first open-air outlet village is gradually becoming reality.

Coruña The Style Outlets in Spain /// © NEINVER

NEINVER secures EUR 54 Million Green Refinancing

NEINVER has successfully completed a 7-year EUR 54 million green refinancing for two retail assets in Spain: Alegra Retail & Leisure Park, located in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, and Coruña The Style Outlets, located in A Coruña.

Photo: Malmö Designer Village | Portrait: Antoine Frey /// © FREY

“Discount is no longer Enough”

With FREY’s integration of ROS now complete, Antoine Frey, Chairman & CEO of the FREY Group, outlines how selective growth, placemaking, and sustainability will define the next chapter of Europe’s outlet sector. And his ambition to turn outlet visits into memorable commercial journeys.

Photo: Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet | Portrait: Otto Ambagtsheer /// © VIA Outlets

€1.52 Billion Sales in 2025: VIA Outlets hits Record

VIA Outlets continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, setting new records in brand sales and footfall. Previous investments in its ‘3R Strategy’ of remodeling, remarketing, and remerchandising fed through to individual center performance along with the continued outlet-retail dynamism in European tourism-driven markets.