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PROJECTS, TRENDS AND STRATEGIES

Mitiska REIM announced the completion of transforming the Retail Centre De Lely, located in the Dutch city of Arnhem. Acquired in July 2018, a 30-month value-add programme has now been completed which has remodeled the look, layout, and tenant mix of the convenience center.

LATEST TRENDS IN ASSET AND CENTER MANAGEMENT

Following André Maeder’s move to Selfridges in London, three new members were appointed to the Management Board: Michael Peterseim (CEO), Timo Weber as Chief Retail Officer (CRO) and Simone Heift Chief as Merchandising Officer (CMO).

Following the establishment of a branch in Basel, plans for a market entry in Switzerland are intensifying, for which the former Head of Real Estate at Denner, Alexandre Du Pasquier, is responsible.

DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN THE OUTLET INDUSTRY

“We are focusing on our customer journey under the theme of the Italian Dolce Vita – to bring out the best of Italy to our international visitors, and the best of the world to Italy, through fashion, hospitality, culinary experiences, art and design.”

STRATEGIES OF RETAILERS

Outlet centers are evolving to enhance customer experience, with renovations playing a key role in transforming shopping into a social experience. NEINVER, a leading outlet developer, investor, and operator, is actively advancing its plan to modernize the portfolio with refurbishments completed or underway across its Spanish and Italian portfolio. ACROSS spoke with José María Escobar, NEINVER’s Technical Director, to learn more about the latest and upcoming renovation projects.

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

PLANS OF INVESTORS AND OWNERS

VIA Outlets is continuing the transformation of its portfolio across Europe. An expansion and remodeling program of €29 million, focusing on three outlets in Sweden, Spain, and Poland, began last autumn to help increase the overall guest experience and better position the outlets as premium shopping destinations across Europe.

Ingka Centres, formerly IKEA Centres, unveils a major new strategic vision that will see it invest €5.8 bn over the next three years – and sets off for the Indian subcontinent.

Helaba finances Atrium European Real Estate’s purchase of Wars Sawa Junior for EUR 170 million. The shopping center, located in the Polish capital, comprises 26,000 sq m of retail space.

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