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“Retail is returning to the cities”

February 18, 2026

Michael Hiese, Chief Real Estate Officer, Kaufland International, in an ACROSS interview on urban locations, integrated sites, and new opportunities and challenges for inner-city retail real estate operators.

Carrefour Romania to be sold for €824 million worth of Enterprise Value

February 18, 2026

Carrefour announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding for the sale of all its activities in Romania.

Westfield leads Stockholm Center Rankings

February 17, 2026

Westfield Mall of Scandinavia has been named Stockholm’s most popular shopping centre in a new independent consumer survey, with Westfield Täby Centrum and Nacka Forum securing second and third place respectively.

€1.72 billion in Brand sales: NEINVER reports strong 2025 Performance

February 17, 2026

NEINVER closed 2025 with €1.72 billion in brand sales across the 20 retail assets it manages in Europe. This represents a 5% increase on a like-for-like basis compared to 2024, continuing a streak of consecutive years of growth. The portfolio, consisting of 16 outlet centers and 4 retail and leisure parks, underscores the outlet format as a key strategic channel for brands.

Retail Real Estate’s Urban Moment

February 17, 2026

Footfall, frequency, catchment areas, and optimized tenant mixes have long defined success in retail real estate. Today, that equation is expanding — shaped by proximity, everyday life, and the role retail plays in livable cities. In our multi-article cover story, we explore the renaissance of inner-city shopping destinations.

Explaining Reality to Brussels: ECSP’s work on fair Rules for Retail Real Estate

February 17, 2026

Europe does not suffer from a lack of retail regulation, but from uneven enforcement. As online marketplaces grow at unprecedented scale, the European Council of Shopping Places works in Brussels to ensure fair competition and workable EU rules for the places where Europe shops.

Between Risk and Opportunity

February 17, 2026

Retail real estate faces higher risk premiums and tighter capital, yet price corrections, selective financing and active management are reopening viable opportunities.

OUT NOW: CITY RETAIL RELOADED /// The Renaissance of inner-city Shopping Destinations

February 17, 2026

The wait is over: ACROSS Print Issue 1 2026 is here with the latest European placemaking insights and more.

BNP Paribas Real Estate Reorganizes Executive Leadership

February 16, 2026

BNP Paribas Real Estate implements a new governance structure from 1 March 2026, reshaping responsibilities at the top of the organization.

The Beginning of BIG Serbia: BIG Novi Sad

February 16, 2026

BIG Novi Sad marked the entry of BIG into the Serbian market and set the tone for the portfolio that followed.

CBRE Sees Further Structural Growth in Romania’s Retail Real Estate

February 13, 2026

Romania’s retail real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience. According to the latest outlook by CBRE, the sector remains one of the most stable pillars of the local property market.

Kaufland Sofia-Teatralna opens with double Milestone

February 13, 2026

The new location is the 70th store in Bulgaria, and the first one of the country to be integrated into a modern residential building.

Redevco appoints Meera Sanjee as Director, Real Estate Debt

February 13, 2026

Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, today announces the appointment of Meera Sanjee as Director, Real Estate Debt. Meera is based in Redevco’s London office and reports to Richard Craddock, Head of Real Estate Debt. Meera started on January 19, 2026.

FUNSTATION’S CARNIVAL GOLF & GAMES OPENS 23,700 SQ FT LOCATION AT MERRY HILL, UK

February 13, 2026

Merry Hill has announced the opening of Carnival Golf & Games, in a 23,700 sq feet unit at the top 10 UK super regional centre, another major milestone as the destination builds on a standout year of leasing success.

URW Sells Majority Stake in Leipzig’s Höfe am Brühl to Czech Investika Group

February 12, 2026

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has signed an agreement to sell an 89.9 percent stake in Leipzig’s Höfe am Brühl to the Czech investment vehicle Investika Real Estate Fund.

Luxury Business: Kering Bets on a Gucci Revival as Turnaround Plan Takes Shape

February 12, 2026

As the post-pandemic luxury boom gives way to a more selective and price-sensitive market, Kering is drawing a line under a difficult year and setting the stage for renewal.

Cautious Recovery of European Retail Real Estate

February 12, 2026

European retail real estate closed 2025 in positive territory, according to Altus Group. With values rising 1.6% year-on-year, as improving cashflows and stabilizing yields signaled a gradual recovery following a two-year market correction.

German Retail stands strong amid Structural Shift: ZIA Report

February 12, 2026

German retail is proving resilient in a challenging economic environment, yet the sector continues to undergo significant structural change. This is the conclusion of the retail section of the ZIA Spring Real Estate Report 2026, prepared by BBE Handelsberatung in cooperation with the IPH Group.

CC Real strengthens strategic Footprint in Australia with major Investment

February 12, 2026

The company’s 20th anniversary kicks off increasing equity stake in the Sydney-based Real Estate Debt Investment Manager Madigan Capital.

Outlet Village Sofia partners with Vemco Group to build Bulgaria’s first data-driven Outlet Village

February 11, 2026

Outlet Village Sofia, the first outlet village of its kind in Bulgaria and the wider region, has entered into a strategic partnership with Vemco Group to establish a data-driven foundation for visitor intelligence, tenant performance, and long-term operational decision-making.

Søstrene Grene opens first UK store in 2026

February 11, 2026

The Danish lifestyle brand, Søstrene Grene, celebrated its first UK opening of the year in Angel Central, North London’s main retail and leisure destination.

Sonae Sierra’s German Center Portfolio closes 2025 with great Results

February 11, 2026

The 19 centers managed by Sonae Sierra on behalf of third parties were approximately 95% let as of 31 December 2025. Over the course of the year, leasing activity totaled 360 new agreements and renewals, covering 108,400 sqm.

Austrian ShoppingCity Seiersberg celebrates record year, enters 2026 with plans for entertainment offering

February 11, 2026

2025 proved to be a record year for the Austrian ShoppingCity Seiersberg. For 2026 further growth is expected. Plans for a new entertainment area are being evaluated.

MEC reports strong Leasing Performance in 2025

February 11, 2026

Over the course of the year, the company concluded 272 new and renewal lease agreements covering a total area of approximately 166,000 sqm. The result reflects sustained leasing activity in a challenging market environment and underscores MEC’s operational capabilities in both asset management and repositioning projects.

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