- Dear Reader, Over the past two decades, the European outlet market has matured from a niche format into a firmly established and resilient asset class within the retail real estate sector. Once regarded as peripheral shopping destinations, outlets now occupy a central role in both consumer strategies and investors’ portfolios. Their proven ability to combine […]
- ACROSS: FROM FREE INTERN TO REGIONAL REAL ESTATE LEADER: LET’S BEGIN WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND. HOW DID YOUR CAREER EVOLVE, AND WHAT LED YOU TO BALFIN GROUP? CSABA TOTH: My career in real estate has spanned more than 25 years, with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Balkans. It […]
- Having joined Equilis in 2021 to head the French subsidiary, Laurent Tirot quickly united his teams around ambitious goals and a shared vision. Under his leadership, Equilis France has become a key growth driver for the group, recognized for its ability to combine performance, creativity and collective spirit. A people-focused and value-driven leader, Laurent embodies […]
- For a long time, space was the dominant currency in retail. Square meters x footfall = rent: That was the tried-and-tested formula for success in retail real estate. Today we are at a turning point: The point of sale has become a meeting place, the product an experience, and the tenant – as well as […]
- The asset benefits from a 602-space multi-storey car park directly adjacent to the site and excellent connectivity, being easily accessible from Junction 5 of the M54. Southwater Square is a key component of the town centre’s leisure and retail offer, attracting high footfall and providing a mix of dining, leisure and hospitality uses. James Buchanan, […]
- In a time marked by social division, rising tensions, and economic uncertainty, one factor is becoming increasingly crucial: the sense of safety in public space. Today, shopping centers and urban retail real estate are assuming greater social responsibility. They are no longer just commercial spaces but modern marketplaces – places of encounter, community, and emotional […]
- By David Fuller-Watts Across Europe, retail real estate is in the midst of a profound transformation. Gone are the days when long-term leases and stable tenants guaranteed predictable returns. As we are all aware, landlords are navigating an environment defined by shifting consumer behavior, economic uncertainty, and the growing complexity of omnichannel retail. In this […]
- MEC, a leading manager of retail locations in Germany, will take over the integrated management of the retail properties Kauf Park Göttingen, Kinzigbogen (Hanau), and Röthenbach Center (Nuremberg). With this, MEC continues its growth trajectory and underscores its expertise in the sustainable operation and future-oriented development of high-traffic retail locations. Christian Schröder, COO of MEC, […]
- With these extensions, MEC retains responsibility for retail assets totaling €1.1 billion in Assets under Management. This includes approximately 525,000 m² of managed floor space and over 500 retail partners who will continue to rely on MEC’s professional property management services. “The fact that institutional investors and family offices have once again placed their trust […]
- ACROSS: MR. REICHENAUER, THE TAKEOVER BY FREY HAS ATTRACTED A LOT OF ATTENTION IN THE INDUSTRY. HOW DID THIS PARTNERSHIP COME ABOUT? THOMAS REICHENAUER: Essentially, after more than ten years of successful work as a third-party management company, we faced a strategic question: How can we ensure the long-term viability of ROS? My partner Gerhard […]
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