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Societies have changed, retail has changed, and so must architecture and the real estate industry. “Le 31” has become a model for Redevco’s vision on how to redefine retail and create a connected community of stores, partners, and visitors.

The ever-growing product range: Online marketplace Kaufland.de now offers more than 40 million products from over 8,000 online retailers. In recent months, 10 million new items have been added, especially to the homeware, electronics, kitchen & household product worlds.

The International CSR Excellence Awards recognize “companies that have a heart” and the team at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, in North London, were awarded with two hearts at the ceremony held last month.

Ryan Lee has assumed the position of CEO of Atrium European Real Estate effective May 31st of this year. This change is part of a proactive succession plan agreed by the Board of AERE and its shareholders.

One crisis follows the next. While retailers faced nationwide lockdowns, restrictions based on testing, vaccination, or recovery, and already disrupted supply chains last year, the war in Ukraine is bringing the issue of “consumer pricing” to the forefront. Additionally, supply chain disruptions and record energy prices are leading to unseen inflation rates in many European countries for several decades.

Innovative global ideas and projects vie to win 12 categories of Awards, to be presented on Wednesday, 30th of November, during MAPIC 2022 at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Germany has brought JD Sports, one of the key partners in the sneaker, sports, and casual-wear segment, on board for the upcoming flagship destination in Hamburg’s HafenCity. In the mega-store, customers can expect a concept focused on young fashion, lifestyle, and multi-channel offers, on around 800 sq m.

In order to follow and fulfil customer needs, operators of shopping centers also have to support their tenants. Furthermore, integrating online with offline elements, through proptech partnerships, is the path to maintaining a leading position, according to NEPI.