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Left: ACROSS Online Special January, Right: Peter Tonstad | Credit: Placewise

OUTLOOK 2023: “THE NEXT STEP IN THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION”

“My recommendation is to seize any opportunity to take the next steps in digital evolution. For the placemaking industry, it is a transformation and not a situation where digital is outcompeting physical as many other industries have experienced”, states Peter Tonstad, CEO of Placewise Group and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board.

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VICTORIA’S SECRET SET TO OPEN ITS FIRST CZECH STORE IN WESTFIELD CHODOV, PRAGUE

Victoria’s Secret is a brand that has long been in high demand but missing in the Czech market. Until now, its products could only be bought in Czechia in the transit area of Václav Havel Airport. The company’s first real Czech store is to open in Prague’s Westfield Chodov shopping center in May this year.

Left: ACROSS Online Special January, Right: Angelus Bernreuther | Credit: Kaufland

OUTLOOK 2023: “FLEXIBILITY IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY!”

“The revitalization of shopping centers, retail parks, and our city centers will become increasingly important. For many locations and properties, new retail and mixed-use concepts offer significant potential for enhancement”, states Angelus Bernreuther, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland.

Left: ACROSS Online Special January, Right: Denis Cupic | Credit: Redserve

OUTLOOK 2023: “THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX”

“The forecast calls, such as a crystal ball reading, for bold personas that are willing to set a clear strategy and implement it even through stormy waters”, states Denis Cupic, Managing Partner at Redserve and F.O./Group.

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MEC’S CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS CONTINUES TO GROW

MEC, the retail real estate specialist and German market leader for the operation of retail parks, has successfully completed 48 general planning projects in 2022. MEC’s Technical Property Management (TPM) team was given 36 contracts for complex construction measures at central locations.

Landquart Fashion Outlet | Credit: VIA Outlets

VIA OUTLETS CELEBRATES A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR WITH 1.2 BILLION EUROS IN BRAND SALES AND A 27% INCREASE IN VISITOR EXPENDITURE

VIA Outlets is delighted to welcome the new year, building on a strong 2022 that saw over 300 remerchandising deals and increased spending per visitor at outlets across its portfolio. VIA Outlets’ record-breaking year, which even beat pre-pandemic figures, proves once again that outlets remain among the most resilient retail sectors, even during difficult global economic conditions.

Left: ACROSS Online Special January, Right: Chris Igwe | Credit: Chris Igwe International

OUTLOOK 2023: “OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITLESS FOR PLACEMAKING”

“The greatest opportunities we should focus on are those that provide an Educational, as well as an Experiential component to them. Both these “E’s” are the foundational pieces on which to build real value”, states Chris Igwe, Global Retail Expert and President of Chris Igwe International and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board.

Left to right: Petra Hemetsberger, Roland Gruber, Nina Wolfgruber, Thomas Frauenlob | Credit: Eva trifft

SES HEADQUARTERS WITH FOUR NEW HEADS OF DIVISION

As of January 1, 2023, Austria’s market-leading shopping center operator SES Spar European Shopping Centers has promoted employees from its own ranks to management positions: Mag. Petra Hemetsberger takes over as Head of Asset Management, Roland Gruber is Head of the Construction Department, and Nina Wolfgruber, MA is responsible for the newly created Business Process Management Department. As of November 1, 2022, the responsibility for the Legal Department has already been in the hands of Thomas Frauenlob, LLB.oec.

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ECE MARKETPLACES FURTHER DEVELOPS G3 SHOPPING RESORT GERASDORF NEAR VIENNA, AUSTRIA WITH NEW SPORTS AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE WORLD

ECE is further developing the G3 Shopping Resort Gerasdorf near Vienna and is expanding the offer and tenant mix of the center with its more than 130 stores with new retail, product testing, and experience areas. The aim is to create a unique sport and outdoor focus – on a 5,000 sq m indoor sports retail area and a 3,000 sq m outdoor sports area – as an additional attraction for the center.

The Future is Now! – ACROSS Study Tour to Lisbon 2023 // May 18th to 19th

ACROSS presents: Exclusive Study Tour to Lisbon. The world metropolis has always been a center for commerce and marketplaces. Together with Rüdiger Pleus Consulting and the Portuguese Shopping Center Association APCC – Associação Portuguesa de Centros Comerciais – we will examine on May 18th and 19th 2023 how Lisbon promotes innovations and shapes the future of retail.

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CENTRE:MK HOSTS JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS POP-UP SALE EVENT FROM 13TH – 15TH JANUARY

John Lewis and Partners are bringing a unique big sale event outside of their store in centre:mk, with a special furniture-and-large-electricals pop-up, in addition to their January sale. With more bargains from top brands to be had, the event will run over 3 days, from 13th to 15th January, with up to 40% off sofas, furniture, and large electrical goods.

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THE CZECH MARKET WELCOMES 38 NEW BRANDS

The Czech retail market once again proved its appeal to retail brands, with 38 new arrivals last year. That is the same figure as in 2021 when the influx of 38 new brands was partly the result of the postponement of some entries due to the pandemic. These numbers represent a roughly 50% increase compared to 2019 (22 brands) and 2020 (25 brands).

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THE LIGHT SHOWS SUCCESS AT MK ILLUMINATION

MK Illumination has achieved a sales growth of 14% despite challenging times and celebrates the most successful year in the company’s history. The significant growth from 140 to 160 million euros underlines the importance of lighting for the mood of people around the globe. Whilst keeping its sales stable in its home markets, MK Illumination has recorded strong growth worldwide in Scandinavia, the USA, Mexico, the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, with a renewed lighting focus in Manhattan, New York.

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ESG by MPC – WITH AND FOR THE COMMUNITY

“By investing in human capital, business development and sustainable business strategy, a crisis cannot meet you unprepared”, states Jovana Cvetković, Development, Technical Operations and Innovations Director at MPC Properties. Investing in ESG on all levels is key in 2023 for companies like MPC Properties.

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MARKS & SPENCER ANCHORS SOUTH JOHN STREET, ENGLAND, AS IT JOINS LIVERPOOL ONE

Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams. Set to open in mid-2023, M&S is relocating from Church Street to create a 9,290 sq m store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city center.