- ACROSS: Mr. Ibrahim, you are Managing Director of the London-based design consultancy Portland Design, known for its work in retail real estate. Could you briefly introduce Portland? Ibrahim: Portland was founded in 1987. I joined in 2000, acquired it in 2007, and in 2015 we became part of the global design firm Perkins & Will, […]
- Jakub Skwarlo, COO Central Europe, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, said: “This is a milestone moment for one of Prague’s most established shopping and lifestyle destinations. We are proud to combine the legacy of the centre, the first modern shopping destination in the Czech Republic, with the international appeal of the Westfield brand, crowning it Westfield Černý Most. The […]
- Several tenants, including Billabong, Scotch & Soda, and Sturmayr & Leitner, have already relocated to new retail spaces as part of the project’s early preparation phase. Renovation work within the existing mall will begin in March 2026, carefully planned to minimize impact on visitor traffic. The first new stores are expected to open by autumn […]
- A city next to the city: Anyone walking through the long mall corridors of Westfield Shopping City Süd in Vösendorf, near Vienna, quickly senses why this center is more than just a place to shop. With almost 200,000 sq m, more than 300 shops, and over 20 million annual visitors, SCS is both a giant […]
- The program acknowledges most influential thinkers and innovators of the retail industry, and for the second year in a row, Chris Igwe has been selected from among 400 nominations. Chris Igwe is a standout thought leader who brings impactful insights and drives some of the most important conversations happening in the industry. Igwe joins a […]
- With this new addition, UNIQLO brings a strong addition to Westfield Centro‘s diverse brand mix, becoming the first UNIQLO location in URW‘s German Portfolio. According to plans, the global fashion retailer is set to operate 13 stores within Germany, with the upcoming, 850 squaremeter-store being only the second to open in a shopping center. Stakeholder […]
- VIA Outlets will open the extensively expanded Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet on 18 November, underscoring its commitment to strengthening its footprint in the dynamic Iberian outlet market. As Northern Portugal’s only premium outlet destination, the center is a strategic asset whose performance has consistently mirrored the region’s economic ascent. The expansion adds additional […]
- The local division, ECE Türkiye will take over the long-term operation, leasing, and strategic planning services for the shopping center, which is owned by Turkish private investors. Part of the scope of work for ECE also includes a comprehensive repositioning and restructuring of the property with an attractive mix of retail, dining, and leisure offerings. […]
- With a setting made vibrant through an integrated café and local references and service offerings, Douglas created a new destination for consumers with the aim to position the store as an experience-driven urban hub. The flagship store opened under Schildergasse in Cologne, that ranks among the top 5 busiest and most frequented shopping streets of […]
- Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty—two of Europe’s most accomplished F&B experts—are back with a powerful new episode of their “F&B Insights” segment in the ACROSS DISCUSS series. This time, they dive into why data is transforming retail gastronomy and how smart data analysis can unlock deeper customer understanding, stronger concepts, and better business decisions. In […]
