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The transformation of a shopping center into a retail and service center

SES Spar European Shopping Centers is consolidating its position in the Northern Italian market. With the purchase of the IL GRIFONE shopping center in Bassano del Grappa, located in the highly affluent region of Vicenza/Veneto, the real estate developer and operator takes over a well-established location with immediate effect.

According to Regio Data’s most recent report, while brick-and-mortar retailing throughout Europe has been in decline for years, factory outlet centers are developing magnificently. In total, the sales area of the 180 outlet centers is already around 4.6 million sq m, compared with 3.3 million sq m a decade ago. This results in an increased rate of almost 40% – and another 18 projects are in the planning stage.

For companies, being visible is one of the most important prerequisites for success. Making this possible was the reason for SES Spar European Shopping Center, as the operator of numerous shopping malls in Austria, to launch the advertising-free online platform “yip.at” in 2020. The aim was and is to make the retail, gastronomy, service and craft businesses from the neighborhood visible to customers throughout Austria.

The EUROPEAN SUPERMARKET MAGAZINE presents the most extraordinary supermarkets in Europe every year. In it, the SPAR Gourmet on Fleischmarkt in Vienna was included in the league of the finest and most beautiful grocery stores in Europe.

In October, the largest photovoltaic system installed on a shopping center roof in Germany will be completed at Paunsdorf Center in Leipzig. Construction work starts at the end of July. Paunsdorf Center is working closely on this project with the city of Leipzig and its cooperation partner Leipziger Stadtwerke. The project shows that the retail and leisure destination takes its responsibility as a local player seriously and is expanding and strengthening local partnerships.

Nhood is scheduled to open an innovative Shopping Center in fall 2023. Merlata Bloom aims to be a smart and innovative place that combines technology and sustainability, entertainment and services, everyday life, and retail. Retail, gastronomy, and lifestyle are the conceptual components that shape the project.

Multi Corporation has been appointed as property manager for four shopping centers in France owned by Retail Property Investments SAS (RPI). Building on an existing partnership, Multi Corporation will provide its expertise to enhance the performance and success of RPI’s portfolio. The expansion into France marks Multi Corporation’s second entry into a new country, following Switzerland, in just one year.

BEO Shopping Center is a best practice example of how to create a meaningful identity for a shopping center. What used to be a ruined factory has become a real community center and an award-winning shopping destination. Nemanja Bućinac, Retail Leasing Director MPC Properties, gives a unique overview of BEO Shopping Center.