- by Thierry Cahierre The Challenge of Retail Polarization The retail market is experiencing increasing polarization, with significant growth in the discount and luxury sectors contrasting with a decline in the mid-price segment. This trend has profound implications for retail locations, creating a divide between strong and weak retailers, and between thriving metropolitan areas and struggling […]
- Polarization is currently one of the key buzzwords in European retail, particularly in the non-food segment. Between premium concepts with high experiential appeal and the successful formats in the discount sector, there is less and less room for what used to be called the “middle ground”. In this ACROSS cover story, we aim to explore […]
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- In this role, Paddy will be responsible for building and leading Portland’s data and analytics offer, enabling the team to embed richer insight into how people interact with spaces. This new in-house capability will support clients in identifying opportunities for improvement, evaluating the impact of interventions, and making more strategic, evidence-based decisions that shape meaningful, […]
- NEINVER has appointed Carolina Ramos Alcobía as Head of Leasing for Spain, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the company’s commercial leadership and further developing its retail and leisure portfolio across the country. In her new role, Ramos will report directly to Joan Rouras, Group Leasing and Retail Director. Ramos will lead the leasing team […]
- As of June 1, Adel Kachroudi has taken over as the new Center Manager of QUARREE Wandsbek, succeeding Frank Klüter, who led the center with distinction for over 19 years and is now entering a well-deserved retirement. Klüter’s legacy includes steady development and the successful positioning of QUARREE as a central meeting point in the […]
- In a major urban development move, the City of Ingolstadt’s economic development agency, IFG Ingolstadt AöR, has entrusted a consortium of experts with drafting a forward-looking reuse concept for the vacant Kaufhof building. The interdisciplinary team consists of BBE Handelsberatung and the IPH Group, specialists in retail real estate, working in collaboration with Düsseldorf-based architectural […]
- Summer is a peak season for travel, dining, and shopping. As tourists explore new destinations, they seek convenient ways to spend money—and gift cards provide the perfect solution. From shopping centers to restaurants and entertainment venues, digital gift cards can drive revenue while offering a seamless customer experience. Why gift cards are perfect for summer […]
- ACROSS: Takko recently announced an ambitious expansion strategy. What specific goals are you pursuing? Oleg Krüger: Takko has experienced substantial like-for-like growth in recent years, bucking the general market trend. We are now building on this positive momentum and strengthening our expansion activities in a targeted manner. With the help of modern data analysis, we […]
- ACROSS: What are consumers’ primary purchasing considerations at the moment – price, quality, or value for money? Johannes Berentzen: We are currently observing clear polarization in consumer behavior. On the one hand, the premium and luxury sector is booming; formats such as Breuninger have shown that quality awareness and brand loyalty continue to be on […]
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