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From left to right: Aerial view of the shopping center in Graz, Austria | Portrait of Anton Cech /// © SC Seiersberg | Hannes Schlögl Zauberbilder

“No More Games” — Interview with Anton Cech

Anton Cech, CEO of Shopping City Seiersberg, discusses the new reality in the relationship between tenants and mall operators, the more conservative approach to expansion, longer negotiation periods – and why genuine partnership is a key success factor.

Crocs arrives to Caledonia Parks in the UK /// © Railpen

Caledonia Park Outlet Welcomes Crocs Store

Manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, Railpen has announced that global footwear brand Crocs™ has signed for a new outlet store at Caledonia Park, opening on the 10th of April 2026.

KiK Store | © KiK

KiK back: Discounter Retreats After Aggressive Expansion

After years of rapid growth, KiK is shifting gears. In an interview with dpa, CFO Christian Kümmel confirmed plans to close up to 300 stores across Europe — signalling a strategic reset as the retailer confronts the limits of its large-scale expansion.

David Simon | © Simon Property Group

US Mall Giant David Simon Dies at 64

David Simon, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Simon Property Group, has passed away at the age of 64. With his death, the global retail real estate industry loses one of its most influential and transformative figures.

From left to right: ATRIO in Villach, Austria /// © Florian Proprenter | Mag. Christoph Andexlinger & Mag. Marcus Wild /// © Evatrifft

SES 2025 Review: Another Strong Year

SES Spar European Shopping Centers held its ground again in 2025, navigating a challenging environment for brick-and-mortar retail. Austria’s market-leading shopping mall operator built on its strong prior-year performance and further consolidated its position.

Aerial view of XOPark Sofia, Bulgaria /// © Trinity Captial AD

Sports Direct chooses XOPark Sofia for its Entry into Bulgarian Market

On 13 March, Friday, the leading retail powerhouse Frasers Group opened the doors to its very first Sports Direct store in Bulgaria. Spanning over 1700 sq m, the new to the market brand is located in Bulgaria’s capital at XOPark Sofia, and brings local consumers a new way to shop across both sports and lifestyle.

Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets in Germany /// © NEINVER

Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets at 10: From first-mover to Established Destination

When Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets opened in April 2016, it arrived with a clear point of difference: it was the first outlet center in Central Germany. Ten years later, that first-mover status has been turned into something more substantial — an established regional destination that has grown with its market, expanded its offer and steadily deepened its appeal to customers across Leipzig, Halle, Dresden and the wider region.

Regine Schoellkopf-Pinakidis, CEO Outletcity Metzingen | © Outletcity Metzingen

“The Future Belongs to Outlets”

Regine Schöllkopf-Pinakidis, CEO of Outletcity Metzingen, on luxury strategy, internationalization, and the continued evolution of the outlet format.

The new Action store opened in Sesvete, near Zagreb, marking the discounter's entry to the Croation market /// © Action

Action Announces Croatian Market Entry

Action, the non-food discounter, is opening its first store in Croatia today in the city of Sesvete. Croatia is the fifteenth country in which Action operates.

Outlet Village Sofia | © Atelier Serafimov Architects

Bulgaria’s First Outlet Village Takes Shape Near Sofia

Bulgaria has so far remained without a dedicated outlet destination. With Outlet Village Sofia, Trinity Capital aims to change that. With construction progressing and leasing gaining traction, Bulgaria’s first open-air outlet village is gradually becoming reality.