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PROJECTS, TRENDS AND STRATEGIES

After the two shopping center openings in the Serbian capital, the focus shifts slightly to secondary cities and the wider Belgrade region, putting retail parks in the spotlight.

Urbanization is a global mega-trend. Therefore, urban regeneration projects have become increasingly relevant. However, one has to consider quite a few things along the journey toward a successful mixed-used scheme. The most successful projects will be those that incorporates work, life, shop, play, and access to services at inner-city locations.

Shopping centers have been facing a growing number of challenges in the last few years, with many retailers failing to adapt quickly enough to competition from online retail platforms and changing customer habits that reflect new priorities and expectations. Chapman Taylor Group Board Director Jon Hale and Prague Studio Director Filip Pokorny examine how malls in CEE must adapt so that they can flourish in the coming years.

LATEST TRENDS IN ASSET AND CENTER MANAGEMENT

As the results came in from 25 independent Solal judges across Europe, the person co-ordinating the results was Alan Thornton, CEO of AL Marketing in London and Head of the European Solal Marketing Awards team. He shares his view on the winning entries and considers what Rodovre Centrum, the winner of eight awards, does right when it comes to outstanding marketing effort.

While Western Europe is struggling with the aftermath of the coronavirus and is plagued by inflation concerns, Nepi Rockcastle has delivered 2019-level numbers and boasts a full development pipeline. In an interview with ACROSS editor Reinhard Winiwarter, CEO Rüdiger Dany explains the peculiarities of Eastern European markets, why he is neither concerned about inflation nor in the position of having to actively seek tenants for his sites, and why he sees ESG investments as real earnings opportunities.

Operational excellence is achieved when management is able to successfully strike a balance between innovative approaches and traditional corporate values. ACROSS spoke with HBB about tailor-made approaches to center management, why the consistent pursuit of the idea of community and close cooperation with cities is the most significant success factor, especially in turbulent times, and why pop-up stores amount to so much more than a means of concealing vacancies.

The use of traditional Christmas lighting is not immune to the effects of the energy crisis, which is a major concern these days. Shopping centers and cities alike are embroiled in discussions surrounding the issue due to the energy costs involved.

DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS IN THE OUTLET INDUSTRY

Zsar Outlet Village is taking shape in the Finnish city of Vaalimaa. The developer EFRE is working on the project with a holiday resort going up nearby.

STRATEGIES OF RETAILERS

Dolce&Gabbana has opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in London’s Covent Garden. Situated in the historic Market Building, the opening marks Dolce&Gabbana’s return to Covent Garden following the success of its Christmas pop-up on the Piazza in 2022.

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

PLANS OF INVESTORS AND OWNERS

WHERE THE INDUSTRY MEETS