Retail

STRATEGIES AND EXPANSION PLANS OF RETAILERS

16 New Brands entered the Czech Market in H1 2026

Food & Beverage continues to drive expansion, with cafés performing particularly well.

Spending Cutbacks amid Financial Pressure in Europe

Boston Consulting Group’s survey shows that more than half of Europeans are worried about their personal finances, resulting in more conservative spending habits.

Beyond Duty Free: Rethinking Travel Retail Mix

Record turnover helped Gebr. Heinemann achieve its strongest year to date. The figures offer insights into how travel retail itself is changing.

Travel Retail sector in motion: From Luxury to Relevance

Lucio Rossetto, COO Europe & North America at Lagardère Travel Retail, explains how the industry has adapted to new customer groups, shifting expectations, and changing travel habits.

Lefties Opens First FREY Portfolio Store at Algarve Shopping, Portugal

Lefties has inaugurated a new 2,700 sqm store at Algarve Shopping, marking the Inditex-owned brand’s first entry into FREY’s retail portfolio.

Superdry & Co launches first UK Outlet Store at Caledonia Park

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that Superdry has launched the first Superdry & Co outlet store in the UK at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer outlet village.

Exploring Retail Transformation in Istanbul

The ACROSS ACADEMY Placemaking Safari 2026 takes participants to one of Europe‘s most dynamic urban laboratories.

E-Commerce Enters Its Next Phase — And Retail Space Is Changing With It

E-commerce may not be growing as fast as in the past anymore, but continues to reshape physical retail real estate.

Gebr. Heinemann Subsidiary Travel Retail Vilnius Reopens Retail Space at Vilnius Airport

Travel Retail Vilnius (TRV), a subsidiary of global retailer Gebr. Heinemann, has reopened its fundamentally redesigned duty-free and travel value shop within the Schengen area of Vilnius Airport.

“Train Stations Are Becoming Urban Hubs” – Retail at the Stations

ÖBB real estate executives Claudia Brey and Erich Pirkl discuss BahnhofCitys, travel retail, and the future of train stations as urban living spaces.

NORMAL Opens at ShoppingCity Seiersberg in Graz, Austria

Danish retailer NORMAL is continuing its expansion in Austria with the opening of its fourth store in the country at ShoppingCity Seiersberg, and its first location outside Vienna and in the Styria region.

Ravensburger Acquires Majority Stake in Steiff

Ravensburger AG has taken a strategic majority stake in Margarete Steiff GmbH. Both companies rank among Baden-Württemberg’s leading toy manufacturers and have stood for quality, responsibility, and strong brand identity across generations. Steiff will continue to operate independently from its headquarters in Giengen an der Brenz.

The New ACROSS Magazine Is Out Now — Download Your Complimentary Digital Copy

We are proud to announce that the new edition of ACROSS Magazine (Issue 2/2026) is out now.

Travel Retail: Shaping Spaces Where Journeys Meet Commerce

More passengers are travelling than ever before. But as consumer behaviour shifts and passenger expectations evolve, the rules of travel retail are changing. The time has come to rethink how value is created.

URW Expands Westfield Network in Poland with Wroclavia Rebranding

By integrating Wroclavia into its global Westfield portfolio, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield strengthens its premium destination strategy and further underlines Poland’s growing importance within Europe’s retail real estate landscape.

The Onmichannel Experience Factor

A new whitepaper by German retail consultancy BBE Handelsberatung makes a compelling argument: The real competitive advantage of omnichannel retail lies in experience.

City-Galerie Siegen: Mango Signs On

City-Galerie Siegen is continuing to reinforce its position as the leading retail destination in the South Westphalia region.

NEPI Rockcastle Hosts Top European Brands at Flagship Retailers Day in Zagreb, Croatia

More than 150 retail brand representatives gathered in record numbers at NEPI Rockcastle’s flagship annual Retailers Day in Zagreb, Croatia, to meet the Group’s leasing teams in the most recent edition of the touchstone event for analyzing consumer trends in the Central and Eastern European markets.

Union Investment and ECE Re-Lease Former Galeria Space Following €30 Million Repositioning

The successful redevelopment of one of Germany’s largest former department store spaces is providing a positive signal for inner-city retail transformation.

Inditex reports great Performance in Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Inditex maintained a solid operational performance led by the creativity of our teams and the strong execution of the fully integrated business model.

KiK names Ulrich Hanfeld as New CEO

Textile and homeware discounter KiK appoints retail veteran Ulrich Hanfeld as CEO effective June 1, 2026, replacing Patrick Zahn who departed last September. Hanfeld brings experience from NKD, Otto Group, and Hervis.

Kaufland opens First Island Store on Krk, Croatia

Kaufland expands its Croatian retail network to the Adriatic with a 2,111 sqm store on the island of Krk, creating 32 jobs and bringing over 21,000 products to local residents and visitors.

Gianfranco D’Attis becomes CEO of Alexander McQueen

Kering announced the appointment of Gianfranco D’Attis as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen, effective June 3rd, 2026. He reports to Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Kering and is based in London.

Ingka Group accelerates omnichannel Development in France

After the UK, Poland, and the US, IKEA in France is opening its first two compact stores while announcing plans to welcome customers in 10 additional locations over the coming three years.

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