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The Düsseldorf-based MEC now manages eight commercial sites for the investment consultancy SCP, including the Sieben Seen Center in Schwerin, Germany. /// credit: MEC

MEC Takes Over Management Of Eight Locations From The Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Of The SCP Group

MEC is significantly expanding the portfolio of commercial sites it operates. The Düsseldorf-based company has now entered into an agreement with the investment consultancy SCP Group to manage eight German commercial sites with a total rental area of approximately 130,000 sq m. With the expansion of its portfolio, MEC now operates nearly 80 commercial sites nationwide, covering over 1.7 million sq m of rental space. 

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TAWNY and the potential of Emotion AI

Emotion AI is at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing the way industries connect and respond to human emotions in different contexts.

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Dover Street Market to open in Paris

Following the opening of the first Dover Street Market in London in 2004, the flagship store in Paris is now the seventh location worldwide after Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Singapore and Los Angeles.

Martin Hemetsberger has been appointed as Head Of Retail Real Estate Development at SES. /// credit: SES Spar European Shopping Centers

SES: Martin Hemetsberger Is The New Head Of The Real Estate Development Department

As of April 01, 2024, Martin Hemetsberger took over the management of the “Real Estate Development” division at real estate developer and operator SES Spar European Shopping Centers at the company’s headquarters in Salzburg. He is responsible for the development and further development of large-scale shopping destinations in six countries. Hemetsberger will report to SES CDO Alexander Eck, who has been in charge of development in addition to his role as a member of the SES Management Board.

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

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: Opening delayed

The opening of Hamburg’s Überseequartier, planned for April 25th, has been postponed due to water damage. The center is now scheduled to open to visitors at the end of August, the operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced on Thursday.

Vicolungo The Style Outlets, Italy /// credit: NEINVER

NEINVER Announces Record Month-On-Month Growth Across Its Portfolio In 2023, With Brand Sales Reaching 1.48 Billion Euros

NEINVER has announced a strong operating performance in 2023, with total brand sales reaching 1.48 billion euros across its entire portfolio, an 11% y-o-y increase and record-breaking monthly growth. The centers operated by the company across six European countries welcomed a total of nearly 68 million visitors over the course of the year, up 8.5% compared to 2022.

The Swiss Council Market Report 2024

The revival of Swiss shopping centers – shopping centers that combine shopping convenience and experience offer the highest added value.

Susan Hagerty Bonsak, CEO of Placewise.

OUTLETS: A WIN-WIN FOR CONSUMERS AND RETAILERS

“In reading up for this commentary on outlet malls, I was surprised to learn that the concept has been around for a surprisingly long time, especially in the US”, states Susan Hagerty Bonsak, CEO of Placewise.

Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf /// credit: DANIEL BOINTNER

TOURISM AND SHOPPING BELONG TOGETHER!

After a record year in 2023, Designer Outlet Parndorf hopes to build on its 2019 figures in terms of international tourism this year. ACROSS spoke to Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf, about the return of international tourists, the potential of visitors from Southern Asia and Middle East, and the importance of cooperation, among other things.

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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.

Magdalena Chachulska is Asset Management Director at NEINVER Poland. /// Images: NEINVER

FACTORY: How To Remain The Market Leader In Poland

FACTORY, the Polish outlet brand managed by NEINVER, is not only an awarded outlet brand but also a success story. ACROSS spoke with Magdalena Chachulska, Asset Management Director NEINVER Poland, about the portfolio, developments, specifics about the Polish market and what needs to be done to remain the market leader in 2024.

September 26, 2024, as part of a major event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ruhr Park center, which opened in 1964. /// credit: URW

Rebranding To Westfield Ruhr Park – Shopping Destination In Bochum Becomes Part Of The Now Expanded Network Of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield In Germany

In the 60th anniversary year of the future Westfield Ruhr Park in Bochum, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is crowning the success story of one of the largest shopping and leisure destinations in Germany: Westfield Ruhr Park will be the third destination in Germany to bear the internationally renowned Westfield brand name, alongside Westfield Centro in Oberhausen and Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier.