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The Landscape Of European Food Halls

The need for convenience and variety has become paramount. Food halls are increasingly diversifying their offerings and have emerged as a perfect fit for the modern consumer. They have evolved into social hubs, fostering an environment that encourages socialising and meaningful connections, reveals Cushman & Wakefield in its latest Food Halls of Europe Report.

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The Retail Market In Poland Continues Its Strong Momentum

During the second quarter of 2024, there were eight new retail completions with the development pipeline comprising approximately 400,000 sq m in the Polish retail market. This indicates healthy supply levels amid unwavering occupier demand and strong retail sales, shopping center footfall and turnover figures, shares Cushman & Wakefield in its latest analysis.

Last year´s Mapic Awards winners. /// credit: S. CHAMPEAUX / IMAGE&CO

The MAPIC Awards Return In 2024 To Celebrate Excellence And Innovation

Since 1996, the MAPIC Awards reward excellence, innovation and creativity in the retail real estate industry, celebrating the industry’s most useful, sustainable and visionary projects. This year, the MAPIC Awards feature a number of new categories, reflecting MAPIC’s commitment to serve communities, businesses and the planet. The entry phase of the competition is open until July 22, 2024.

Varena Vöcklabruck /// credit: Robert Fritz

Cool Shopping Malls Are Particularly Popular In The Heat

To be “the coolest place in town” as a shopping center, one needs more than just trendy stores: When outside temperatures are high, shopping centers are particularly popular because of their pleasant air conditioning. Sophisticated building technology is used to save energy. SES’s motto is to air-condition carefully and make use of existing resources. The air conditioning in SES centers is 100 percent powered by green electricity from renewable energy sources and, depending on the location, also uses well cooling and groundwater pumps.

Norbert Scheele /// credit: C&A

RETAIL OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT – THAT REALITY NEEDS TO BE BETTER COMMUNICATED!

Norbert W. Scheele has worked for C&A in various functions and countries for more than 40 years. Not only does he have four decades of first-hand experience dealing with change in the retail sector, he has also overseen the expansion into Eastern Europe. At a time when the mood in the world of retail is more divergent than ever between the East and the West, when the middle segment is shrinking in favor of luxury and discount stores and consumers as well as employees seem to have become more and more demanding, it is all the more worthwhile to take a look at the situation and the development of retail in Austria and Europe with an experienced retail expert like Norbert W. Scheele. For 6 years he is as well vice president of the Austrian retail association.

Filip Vojtech, Retail Expert, GfK. /// credit: GfK

LUXEMBOURGERS HAVE THE MOST MONEY TO SPEND ON RETAIL

The average retail purchasing power in Europe is 6,517 euros per capita. However, there are significant differences among the 25 analyzed European countries: At 12,067 euros per capita, Luxembourgers have the most money to spend in the retail sector. Romania, on the other hand, has the lowest retail spending potential. There are also strong regional differences within the respective countries. These are some of the results of the newly released GfK study on retail purchasing power in Europe.

City Outlet Geislingen, Germany. /// credit: ROS Retail Outlet Shopping

City Outlet Geislingen Is Expanding

City Outlet Geislingen with over 40 home, fashion & lifestyle brands in 25 stores is being expanded to include four new stores. Construction work will begin in July 2024 and the opening is planned for late summer 2025.

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MODERN AIRPORTS ARE BUILT AROUND THE RETAIL OFFERING

The ultimate goal is for travelers to be able to spend their stay as pleasantly and individually as possible. As a result of this prioritization, airports are increasingly becoming destinations themselves, says Michael Ripfl. Ripfl has been working for umdasch The Store Makers in the field of travel retail, for three decades and has recently developed concepts for some of the largest and most innovative airports in the Middle East. In an interview with ACROSS, he elaborates on the lessons learned from the pandemic, current trends, why retail is shaping the design of modern airports, and what the shopping industry can learn from travel retail.

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DESIGNER OUTLET PARNDORF: SUMMER TIME IS SALES TIME

Parndorf is a great example of how tourism is increasingly linked to shopping. This summer, Designer Outlet Parndorf will again come up with special campaigns and attractions to create a special summer vacation feeling for the whole family. Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf, expects the record year 2023 to be outperformed again, with strong tourism figures from Austria, cross borders and the EU contributing to this – Non-EU-tourism performance is also showing a positive trend.

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REVITALIZATION: HOW KAUFLAND IS DEVELOPING A MARKET HALL INTO THE NEW TOURISM MAGNET OF SOFIA

Kaufland is continuing its expansion tour in Europe. Revitalizations are playing an increasingly central role in this. The integration of existing retail locations and modernization has recently increased compared to the construction of new buildings. Furthermore, the latest example in Sofia shows the role that the interaction between tourism and retail can play for a location. With the revitalization of the Central Market Hall in Sofia, Kaufland is not only reviving an architecturally unique location but also a tourist magnet.

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Airpaq — Upcycling Meets Design

The Cologne-based startup pursues the mission of offering durable and high-quality upcycled products made from car parts at a fair price, with the entire value creation process being geared towards sustainability.

Designer Outlet Algarve’s new plaza in the centre extension is expected to open in summer 2025. /// credit: ROS Retail Outlet Shopping

Designer Outlet Algarve’s Premium Outlet Village Expansion Begins

Designer Outlet Algarve, the premium outlet village for the south of Portugal and Spain, kicks off construction for its center extension. By the summer of 2025, up to 25 new stores will open on an additional 4,000 sq m of gross lettable area, creating around 150 jobs.

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier /// credit: credit_moka-studio+URW

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier Has Announced 12 New Tenants

In recent months, further brands have been brought on board that will further differentiate the retail and lifestyle destination’s offering. With the Grand Opening on October 17, the city of Hamburg will welcome a vibrant new destination in the heart of HafenCity – a place that dynamically combines retail, residential, office space and leisure attractions.

Left-to-right: Dr. Martin Hellweger, owner of Kronberg International, SES CEO Christoph Andexlinger, Harald Ultsch (harry's home founder and Managing Director), Elisabeth Blanik (Mayor of Lienz), SPAR Real Estate Director Marcus Wild, Alexander Eck (member of the SES Management Board) and Dr. Gert Kollegger (Chairman of the Styrian Medical Association). /// credit: Nahele Mairhofer

SES: Opening Of Harry’s Home Lienz In Austria

With the official opening ceremony on Friday 21 June 2024, SES Spar European Shopping Centers has successfully implemented its first hotel project. After just under two years of construction, with harry’s home a timeless and modern city hotel has been created in the center of Lienz, Austria.

Board (left); Arrazuna one of 11 new dining concepts at One&Only One Za’abeel’s The Link in Dubai (right). /// credit: Azzaruna, Will Odwarka

Hotels – More Than Meets The Eye!

In the ever-evolving hotel industry, there is one category that really stands out – hotels, explains Will Odwarka, Founder and CEO of Dubai-based Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting. The hotel landscape is changing on a global scale as hotels seek to attract and cater to a more diverse and international clientele with their F&B and retail offerings. It is a fact: Hotels, gastronomy, and retail go together.

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