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Starting from January 1, 2026, HBB Centermanagement GmbH & Co. KG will take over both the center and leasing management for LOOP5 in Weiterstadt, Germany. The center management company has already been supporting the shopping center’s leasing activities since early September this year.

One of Europe’s most significant privately owned real estate companies, Redevco is strengthening its retail real estate arm by acquiring the 10,000 sqm large Vimbuch Center in Bühl, Germany. The retail destination is now revitalized and fully leased to REWE, Penny, Rossman and 11 other tenants for long-term.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announces the inauguration of the newly rebranded Westfield Černý Most shopping centre in Prague, including an extension that introduces new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. With more than 30 new retail and restaurant offers and an expanded, next-generation cinema experience, the destination now spans approximately 94,100 sqm of GLA and 180 units.

A major expansion is underway at EUROPARK Salzburg, Austria’s leading shopping destination. Construction preparations began in October on the site currently occupied by the parking area between EUROPARK and the SPAR headquarters in Taxham. The new extension will be built above the existing underground garage, with structural work scheduled to start in January 2026 – all without any disruption to ongoing operations at the center.

Westfield Shopping City Süd (SCS) demonstrates what the future of shopping centers looks like: Top international brands, nationwide store premieres, and an expanded premium segment meet a new entertainment area featuring bowling lanes, escape rooms, karaoke, and arcade games. A culinary offering ranging from iconic US burgers to French bakery artistry and Thai brunch creations is added to the mix. The result: a destination that no longer only attracts people for shopping, but brings together visitors of all generations more often, for longer, and in more diverse ways – setting new benchmarks for footfall.

Data is reshaping retail real estate: When landlords, tenants, and tech providers share insights, collaboration replaces caution. From predictive analytics to AI-driven platforms, smarter partnerships are turning fragmented spaces into connected experiences and transforming relationships into resilient growth. Gareth Jordan, Director of Retail Advantage at ART Software Group, delves into data through client insights, demonstrating how shared innovation and intelligence are essential partners for growth.

The retail destination MILLENNIUM City is expanding its brand offering with the addition of TK Maxx. The new store, opened on November 6, brings another international retailer to the urban mixed-use center and reinforces its position as a versatile hub for shopping and leisure in Vienna.

NEPI Rockcastle has decided to appoint Marek Noetzel as its designated CEO, effective 1 April 2026. Mr. Noetzel was confirmed as the company’s permanent COO in June 2022 and is responsible for its operations across 60 properties in eight countries in Central and Eastern Europe.