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Publisher’s Recommendation: All (Western) Eyes on TEG and Albania

The Balkans remain largely overlooked in our industry, despite the region’s significant growth. I have always been keen on highlighting developments that go underappreciated but hold remarkable potential. The Tirana East Gate (TEG) in Albania is one such gem. Backed by the BALFIN GROUP, a highly successful and innovative developer, TEG is a standout that deserves attention for its promising role in shaping market trends in the region.

Ibrahim Ibrahim is the Managing Director of Portland Design. /// credit: Portland Design

WHY AND HOW SHOULD BRICKAND-MORTAR RETAIL RETHINK FLOOR SPACE?

Retail is and always will be about four things – recruitment, transaction, fulfillment, and retention. The interesting thing is that transaction and fulfilment are increasingly migrating to the online sector. “Even though I am generalizing, and I suppose I am being slightly provocative, it seems that brands will increasingly occupy physical space for the purpose of recruiting and retaining customers,” states Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design.

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ROS Has Launched Its First AI Autumn Campaign

ROS Retail Outlet Shopping has created its first AI-generated campaign that will be used across its entire portfolio in seven European countries this autumn, becoming a pioneer and the first operator in the retail real estate industry to apply this technology in a campaign.

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Ten Of The Coolest Stores In Europe

The General Store, an Australian consulting agency, presented the 50 coolest stores in the world at the World Retail Congress in Paris. According to the consulting agency, the so-called coolness factor is of great importance at the moment: in addition to design, service, and impressive experiences, creativity, cult status, and commercial viability were decisive factors in the evaluation.

Francesco Pupillo is the MAPIC Director

“GOOD SHOPPING CENTERS SEE THEMSELVES AS STAGES”

The most difficult times are behind us and retail has proven to be resilient, states MAPIC Director Francesco Pupillo. As such, this year’s MAPIC will once again be clearly focused on matchmaking and brands – especially dynamic brands that are part of experiential retail.

Andrew McVicker is Director, Pragma Consulting. /// credit: Pragma

Commercial Strategy For Mixed-Use Masterplans

The commercial benefits of accommodating multiple uses in one development are clear: If the offer and environment are tailored correctly, footfall – and therefore turnover and rents – can be increased. Nevertheless, there is a great reluctance to create true mixed-use developments due to the inability to truly understand the different requirements of different user groups, according to a joint report by Pragma and Benoy.

Andrew McVicker is Director, Pragma Consulting. /// credit: Pragma

Commercial Strategy For Mixed-Use Masterplans

The commercial benefits of accommodating multiple uses in one development are clear: If the offer and environment are tailored correctly, footfall – and therefore turnover and rents – can be increased. Nevertheless, there is a great reluctance to create true mixed-use developments due to the inability to truly understand the different requirements of different user groups, according to a joint report by Pragma and Benoy.

Outstanding European Placemaking Project recommended by Will Odwarka, CEO and Founder of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board. /// credit: ACROSS

Outstanding Placemaking Projects: F&B Role Models From The Middle East

Our industry is strong and can achieve a lot. To emphasize this optimistic spirit, we want to showcase what our industry offers. Recommended by Will Odwarka, CEO and Founder of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, Al Mamlaka Social Dining, and One & Only´s One Za’abeel are one of the many outstanding placemaking projects that drive the industry forward.

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HOW THE OUTLET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS HAS CHANGED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates, takes us on a journey through 20 years of the outlet industry – from site identification, planning, construction, leading to exit funding and marketing. Much has changed, but the basic principles have remained the same.

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“We change names into places, places into destinations, and destinations into brands”

Social and geopolitical developments have dominated the placemaking industry in recent years. During these challenging times, important issues, such as location marketing, have been overshadowed by others – and not just in the media. While this may seem understandable at first glance, it has now become clear that companies that have continuously focused on the issues of market positioning and professional location marketing are more fit for the future. ACROSS spoke with Sebastian Guth, Managing Director of 21Media, about what good location campaigns look like, the differences between B2B and B2C campaigns, and why operators who fail to focus on marketing will lose out in the medium term.

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“For Us, Service Means Clarity, Efficiency, and Simplicity”

For a major international player like Kaufland, maximum customer orientation means continuously increasing the efficiency of the shopping experience for customers who know what they want and providing support to customers who are undecided – and creating physical and digital spaces in which to meet and exchange ideas. Angelus Bernreuther, Head of IR at Kaufland Stiftung & Co. KG, explains how Kaufland uses technology to personalize its stores and individually address customers.

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EuroCis 2024-Go beyond today! Summary

Great performance at EuroCis 2024: Presentation of the reta Awards in five categories and glamorous presentation of the Science Award to three prize winners.

2024 Will Mark the Gradual Resurgence of Transaction Markets

In historical comparison, 2024 may be another relatively quiet year for transactions, says Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas. However, the prospect of more moderate interest rates means that a number of players are taking a much more positive view of the future. It will also be a year of clarity: Motivated sellers will place highly interesting properties on the market and apply a deal-oriented negotiation approach. For investors, the entry price is not the only thing that matters – the ability to invest in sustainable properties does as well.

Bicester Village (left), Ken Gunn (right) /// credit: Bicester Vilalge, Ken Gunn Consulting

The Importance of Retail Mix: Some Pointers from the Outlet Industry

Consumer criticism of shopping centers is nothing new, states Ken Gunn, Managing Director of Ken Gunn Consulting. As a retail business consultant, advising investors and asset managers, he has reported survey-based dissatisfaction with the proposition, branding, and management of shopping centers for 30 years.

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Level Of Demand: The Level Of Excellence We Should Strive For Today And Tomorrow

Originally developed solely to meet the daily needs of consumers, shopping centers quickly became an asset class. The model worked very well for a long time, but as consumer behavior has changed, so have the requirements of tenants, operators and investors. The obvious task to satisfy customers, business partners and stakeholders is: Get your customers to return to your locations. Clear differentiation and positioning as well as a clear focus on people are crucial.

Klaus Striebich is the Managing Director of RaRE Advise, and the Head of the ACROSS Advisory Board. /// credit: Klaus Striebich

“Top Secret: … the Cycle of Success in the Real Estate Industry.”

It is time to reveal the secret of success in retail real estate, or rather to remind those who may have forgotten it, says Klaus Striebich, Managing Director of RaRE Advise and Head of the ACROSS Advisory Board. As in many other areas, we sometimes lose the right focus or simply have a different perspective as we become more and more specialized or individualized in our daily work. Let’s hit the reset button!

2024 Will Mark the Gradual Resurgence of Transaction Markets

In historical comparison, 2024 may be another relatively quiet year for transactions, says Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas. However, the prospect of more moderate interest rates means that a number of players are taking a much more positive view of the future. It will also be a year of clarity: Motivated sellers will place highly interesting properties on the market and apply a deal-oriented negotiation approach. For investors, the entry price is not the only thing that matters – the ability to invest in sustainable properties does as well.

Bicester Village (left), Ken Gunn (right) /// credit: Bicester Vilalge, Ken Gunn Consulting

The Importance of Retail Mix: Some Pointers from the Outlet Industry

Consumer criticism of shopping centers is nothing new, states Ken Gunn, Managing Director of Ken Gunn Consulting. As a retail business consultant, advising investors and asset managers, he has reported survey-based dissatisfaction with the proposition, branding, and management of shopping centers for 30 years.