- Grocery operators are subsequently capitalising on the increasing desire for a retail offering closer to home and rising investment in city-center ‘express’ stores, in turn strengthening their foothold within local neighborhoods. As a result, supermarkets across Europe are gradually gaining market share as operators concentrate on openings in this format. In France, urban convenience stores […]
- A common phrase in the mall sector at the moment: Our industry is facing major challenges that need to be overcome. To address this issue, among other questions, we will discuss: In this year’s last ACROSS Retail Talk on November 19 at 4pm (CET), accompanied by top industry experts, we want to speak plainly and […]
- GRESB analyzed the ESG performance of the portfolio managed by NEINVER under its joint venture, which includes 15 assets (13 outlet centers and 2 retail & leisure parks) operating across 5 countries: France, Italy, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands. Among its peers in the “Retail, Europe” category, Neptune ranked in the top 25% of the […]
- While profitability is certainly important, this limited focus overlooks the overall customer experience, something that brands are using more and more in order to create a point of difference. These days, consumers want more than just goods: they want immersive, personalized experiences that make buying both fun and memorable. Success for brands is, therefore, all […]
- The maximum 5-star GRESB rating was attained again even though the new standard entails a more rigorous assessment of sustainability practices, new asset-level benchmarks, and enhanced alignment with emerging investor priorities. VIA Outlets’ overall GRESB score of 92 out of 100 outstrips both the peer (82) and GRESB Benchmark Group (76) averages. VIA Outlets achieved […]
- ACROSS: YOU JUST HAD YOUR ANNUAL RETAILERS DAY. WHAT WAS THE MOST RELEVANT MESSAGE YOU TOOK HOME FROM THAT DAY? JUSTYNA BARTOSZ: The message was very clear – the growing importance of experience and community building. All of our guests and speakers emphasized those trends, which we try to support as much as we can. […]
- It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s not as far from reality as you might think – at least in theory. The shopping experience is constantly being redefined by many technological developments, as is the question of what makes a successful store. Traditionally, success at the point of sale has […]
- By Sebastian Guth The transformation of brick-and-mortar retail and shopping centers is not a static project, but an ongoing, evolutionary process. We are facing an “eternal problem” that requires continuous adjustments in order to meet the changing needs of customers. This development is inevitably accompanied by economic constraints and conflicting objectives. It is a matter […]
- ACROSS: WHAT IS THE BASIC CONCEPT BEHIND THE CONSCIOUS FASHION STORE? THIMO SCHWENZFEIER: The topic of sustainability still poses major challenges for the fashion industry, which we are aware of. With our ambition to become a little better every day, the opening of the P&C* Conscious Fashion Store is, therefore, an important step on our […]
- Europe has long been a stronghold for designer outlets, with established destinations like Italy’s Serravalle Designer Outlet and Bicester Village in the UK setting benchmarks for the industry. These outlets not only attract local consumers but also draw international tourists seeking high-end fashion at lower prices. Yet, as the market matures, new developments face increasing […]
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