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In its 30th year, MAPIC took a more introspective turn. The fair may have felt smaller and calmer, but behind the scenes, new ideas about the future of retail and placemaking are quietly taking shape.

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ACROSS MAPIC Issue 4|2025 “THINK BIG”

OUT NOW: THINK BIG – Why Now Is A Good Time To Think Bigger About Projects. We Have Some Notable Examples.

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Embark on the Transformative Journey of Retail – ACROSS Study Tour to Dubai & Abu Dhabi 2025 /// November 26th to 28th

The Global Hub of Innovation: exciting shopping-places with unique store concepts and forward-looking ideas. The 4th ACROSS Study Tour takes us to the United Arab Emirates. NOW FULLY BOOKED

What will it take in 2025 for an asset to take off? For this special, we asked leading figures in the European retail real estate sector what they see as the most significant current challenges, as well as the solutions needed, for retail assets not just to survive but to prosper.

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THE LATEST PLACEMAKING NEWS

BIG Strengthens Market Presence in Poland with Tenth Retail Park

Jul 08, 2025

NEPI Rockcastle Launches Romania’s Largest Retail-Focused Solar Park to Power Green Energy Transition

Jul 08, 2025

Luxury Sector Powers EU GDP as Global Market Set to Reach €2.5 Trillion by 2030

Jul 07, 2025

From Fashion to Leisure: Transforming Shopping Spaces for Tomorrow’s Cities

Jul 07, 2025

NEINVER Cuts Emissions by 5% in 2024, Reinforces Net Zero Commitment

Jul 04, 2025

Westfield Donau Zentrum Boosts Fashion Line-Up with Stradivarius, Pull&Bear, and More

Jul 02, 2025

LATEST ISSUE

PROJECTS, TRENDS AND STRATEGIES

TORG and Rioja Estates join forces on two outlet developments in Sweden and the UK

TORG International has forged an alliance with UK outlet developer Rioja Estates. In a first step, two active outlet projects under development by Rioja Estates will be jointly marketed and leased – Malmö Designer Village in Southern Sweden and Grantham Designer Outlet Village in the UK.

Ingka Centers launches seventh Meeting Place in China

Ingka Centers reveals plans for Livat Kunming, a new meeting place in Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province, China.

Mitiska Reim transforms Dutch retail convenience center

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.

Frasers Group and H&M announce flagship stores at Clerys Quarter

Flannels and H&M have committed to opening their Irish flagship stores at Clerys Quarter. The development is due to open in Q4 2022, with an extensive food and beverage offering to complement retail units and Grade A offices.

MANAGEMENT

LATEST TRENDS IN ASSET AND CENTER MANAGEMENT

Multi Corporation appoints Jörg-Michael Zimmermann as Managing Director Germany

Multi Corporation, has announced the appointment of Jörg-Michael Zimmermann as Managing Director Germany, effective immediately.

Two new members: Susan Hagerty Bonsak and Will Odwarka join the ACROSS Advisory Board

The ACROSS Advisory Board is happy to welcome its newest members, Susan Hagerty Bonsak and Will Odwarka.

EU TAXONOMY: WHERE DOES THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY STAND?

How far along are companies in the sustainable orientation of their proper ties? WISAG’s eleventh Sustainability Radar investigated this with its study entitled “EU taxonomy – Where does the real estate industry stand?” The result: property owners are calling for more concrete specifications.

MEC receives mandate from PATRIZIA for Elisen Park Greifswald

MEC continues to be responsible for center management at Elisen Park Greifswald.

OUTLETS

DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN THE OUTLET INDUSTRY

Land of Fashion outlet villages successfully repositioned

“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.”

Outlets’ unique playbook: takeaways from the pandemic

“We like to think of our centers as a kind of ‘oasis’, in terms of the experience they provide.”

Outlet shopping on the way to the seaside?

Starting this May, Romania will have a second outlet center developed by Liebrecht & Wood at the Eastern exit of Bucharest.

Future Retail at Outletcity Metzingen

The designer outlet in the German state of Baden-Württemberg takes shopping to the next level across all channels. Managing Director René Kamm presents Outlet 3.0.

RETAIL

STRATEGIES OF RETAILERS

German Center Investor EuroShop AG Delivers Positive Results For 2024

Hamburg-based shopping center investor Deutsche EuroShop AG presented positive results for the 2024 financial year.

Kering And Ardian Complete Investment Transaction Of Three Parisian Luxury Properties

Kering and Ardian announced the closing of their investment transaction regarding a portfolio of three prime real estate assets in Paris, in line with the terms announced on January 15, 2025.

Continuing Success For Kaufland In Romania With The Opening Of Its 190th Store

Fuelled by sustainable measures, Kaufland continues to expand its presence in Romania by reaching 190 stores nationwide after the opening of its two most recent locations in Moșnița Noua and Baia Mare.

Place Of The Week: Pier 14, Ahlbeck, Germany

PIER 14 stands for fashion, lifestyle and culinary delights on the Baltic coast. The concept store brand offers guests an experience that goes far beyond ordinary shopping and dining. Previously, their concept store in Zinnowitz was named Store of the Year in 2015 and 2018 (Fashion category) by the German Retail Association. Now, the brand has won its Store of the Year Award for the third time, awarding the “Strandterasse” (beach terrace) in Ahlbeck, Germany in the concept store category.

FOOD & BEVERAGE / LEISURE

LATEST TRENDS

PROPTECH

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

INVESTMENT

PLANS OF INVESTORS AND OWNERS

Entering India

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.

An 8-year Acquisition Term

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.

Why Polish People Love Click & Collect

EPP is the leading owner of malls in Poland. CEO Hadley Dean emphasizes the importance of the correct weighting of online shopping competition.

Change of Ownership at Trnava City Arena

The acquisition of Trnava City Arena in Slovakia has been recently completed. Peter Korbačka acquired the shopping center from Vladimír Poór. Negotiations lasted for nearly a year. The price as well as other transactional details have not been disclosed and remain subject to business privacy. However, this is one of the country’s most important retail segment transactions of the year.

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