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Retail Investment in Spanish Retail Parks Exceeds EUR 415 Million Through May 2026

July 10, 2026

Investment in retail parks in Spain surpassed EUR 415 million in the first five months of 2026, signaling continued strong investor appetite for the format.

Sonae Sierra Acquires Portfolio of Nine Mercadona Supermarkets

July 10, 2026

Sonae Sierra has acquired a portfolio of nine Mercadona supermarkets in the Iberian market, marking a significant move into food-anchored retail real estate.

Silverburn: a £414m Heavy Lifter for Scottish Economy

July 10, 2026

Report from EY quantifies the center’s annual economic contribution and reinforces its role as a regional economic engine.

€464 Million of New Financing to support FREY’s Growth

July 9, 2026

FREY announces the signing of a €54 million mortgage financing, secured against its premium Spanish retail park Parc Vallès.

The Label Yard comes to London Designer Outlet

July 9, 2026

London Designer Outlet (LDO) has announced that premium streetwear and modern fashion store The Label Yard is set to open a 773 sq ft store after agreeing a short-term lease.

Tesco reportedly considering withdrawal from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

July 9, 2026

Tesco is reportedly exploring strategic options, including a possible sale, for its Hungarian, Czech and Slovak operations, sources tell the Financial Times.

Making the most of Summer: Retail Destinations turn into Social Hubs

July 9, 2026

The summer season brings the opportunity of shopping centers to engage their visitors in a fun and clever way–through social events.

Three New Leases Strengthen MERCADEN® Böblingen, Germany

July 8, 2026

MERCADEN® Böblingen is starting the second half of 2026 with three new leasing successes.

Pop Mart Expands Store in ALEXA, Berlin

July 8, 2026

Berlin’s ALEXA shopping center is now home to what the company calls the largest Pop Mart store in continental Europe.

Mixed-use Development in Austria: A Sustainable Counterpoint

July 8, 2026

A new mixed-use development in Neulengbach, Austria combines modular timber housing with retail and local services, offering an alternative to conventional retail park development.

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Pierre Nolte As Head of Germany & Netherlands

July 7, 2026

Nolte, who currently leads the firm’s German business, expands his country leadership responsibilities to include the Netherlands from 1 July 2026.

Marionnaud Group to be Potentially Acquired

July 7, 2026

David Konckier, the majority shareholder of BOGART, announces, in his personal capacity, that he has entered into an exclusive information and consultation process regarding the potential acquisition of Marionnaud Group.

Cornerstone Ceremony for “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg

July 6, 2026

Union Investment, together with the City of Hamburg’s Senator for Finance and the Wandsbek District, as well as representatives from politics and the district, celebrated the laying of the cornerstone for the Hamburg transformation project “Quartier Wandsbek Markt.”

Leading North American Retailer to arrive in Lakeside, UK

July 6, 2026

Montreal lifestyle brand GARAGE signs a 4,221 sq ft store at Lakeside, marking its first Essex location following its UK debut on Oxford Street earlier this year.

IPH Brokers First BASECOFFEE Location in Munich

July 6, 2026

The long-term lease has already been signed, with the opening planned for early 2027.

New Yorker posts record profit, expands store network

July 3, 2026

New Yorker’s net profit more than doubled to €679.6m in FY2025 as revenue rose 13% to nearly €3.6bn, with the German fashion retailer now operating 1,335 stores in 48 countries.

Nike Upsize at Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland

July 3, 2026

Livingston Designer Outlet has secured an upsizing and relocation of global sportswear brand Nike, increasing the brand’s footprint at the destination.

Wroclavia Joins Westfield’s Global Portfolio as URW Poland Rebrands Wrocław Flagship

July 3, 2026

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Poland will rename Wroclavia to Westfield Wroclavia on September 17, 2026, marking the brand’s third Polish asset and 42nd property worldwide.

CACI: Shopping Parks gain ground on Regional Malls in the UK

July 3, 2026

CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, has unveiled new insight into the evolving role of best-in-class shopping parks.

Sustainability Becomes Measurable: Why MK Illumination’s First Audited VSME Report Is Also Relevant for Shopping Centers

July 3, 2026

For operators of shopping centers and commercial real estate, the focus of sustainability is increasingly extending beyond the individual site. Partners and suppliers along the value chain are moving further into focus – particularly with regard to ESG reporting, investor requirements, and the verifiability of sustainability performance.

Scallier expands Retail Park Portfolio with New Development in Poland

July 3, 2026

Scallier is developing a modern retail park in Bolesławiec. The new shopping center is being built on Aleja Tysiąclecia Street, within the city’s well-established retail district located in its eastern part.

ShoppingCity Seiersberg Invests in the Future

July 2, 2026

TK Maxx expands, Thomas Sabo opens pop-up store, and service areas undergo extensive modernization.

ÖBB reportedly in talks for record-breaking Wien Mitte acquisition

July 2, 2026

Austrian rail operator said to be negotiating a c. €600-700 million purchase of the Wien Mitte office and retail complex, which would mark Vienna’s largest real estate transaction to date.

Norges and Sonae are Finalizing €1.5B Purchase in Spain

July 2, 2026

Both companies are in exclusive negotiations to acquire nine shopping centers from Balkany’s retail portfolio, including La Vaguada, Plaza Norte 2, Plaza Río 2 and Gran Vía 2.

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