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Retail Parks: Resilient, Relevant and Convenient

In the latest ACROSS Retail Talk, business leaders Hannah Evans, Michael Hiese and Roman Müller discussed the success of retail parks and the importance of convenience and simplicity.

Carnaby Street in London, UK /// © Shaftesbury Capital

Carnaby Street to Welcome Spanish Brand for UK Debut

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of streetwear brand Eme Studios, set to open at 57 Carnaby Street. The arrival will mark the brand’s UK debut and its first permanent store outside of Spain.

From left to right: Markus Brugger, Managing Director | Sorin Scurtu, Sorin Scurtu, Executive Director Leasing /// © CC Real. Background: Center West Graz, Austria /// © Mitja Kobal

Retail Parks on the Rise: From Functional Assets to Future Hubs

What was once seen as purely functional is quietly becoming one of the most resilient formats in retail real estate. Markus Brugger, Managing Director, and Sorin Scurtu, Executive Director Leasing, CC Real, share why retail parks are gaining ground – and what’s next.

Kozomín Retail Park, with 14,700 sq m the largest newly opened Czech retail park in 2025. | © Portin

Czech Retail Parks Expand at Fastest Pace in 15 Years

According to new data from Cushman & Wakefield, retail parks in the Czech Republic expanded at their fastest pace in fifteen years during 2025, reflecting changing consumer habits and the growing importance of proximity retail.

© NEPI Rockcastle

Medicine Expands across NEPI Rockcastle Portfolio

Polish fashion and lifestyle brand Medicine has opened its largest store in Poland to date at Silesia City Center in Katowice, increasing its footprint across NEPI Rockcastle’s Polish shopping center portfolio of 15 properties, comprising approximately 600,000 sqm of GLA and representing about 35% of the company’s total assets by value.

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.

The upcoming CEO of Lidl Switzerland, Michael Kunz /// © LIDL Schweiz

Lidl Switzerland to Welcome New CEO

Lidl Switzerland is set for a leadership change later this year. Current CEO Nicholas Pennanen will transition to an international position at Lidl Stiftung in late summer 2026.

Jardines Encantados at Plaza Mayor shopping center, Malaga, Spain /// © AM Experience by MK Illumination

AM Experience by MK Illumination – Creating Meaningful Experiences

Across the retail real-estate sector, shopping centers are increasingly positioning themselves as multi-purpose destinations, adding leisure, entertainment and community programming alongside traditional retail. With e-commerce reshaping purchasing habits, many operators have placed greater emphasis on experience-led formats intended to increase dwell time and encourage repeat visits.

© Trafford Centre

Trafford Centre to welcome UNIQLO in Brand Mix

Trafford Centre has announced the forthcoming arrival of Global apparel retailer UNIQLO this autumn/winter, as it expands its presence across the North West.  Significantly, this opening will make Manchester the first city outside of London to have two UNIQLO locations.