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Nike Suspends Online Sales in Türkiye

Nike suspended online sales in Türkiye via its website as well as mobile app. The decision is based on an increase in customs taxes levied by the country on online purchases from abroad.

Lefto-to-right: Alexander Eck (Member of the SES Management Board), Christoph Andexlinger (CEO of SES), Marcus Wild (SPAR CEO), Dr. Michael Heinisch (Chairman of the Vinzenz Group Management Board), Sigrid Miksch, MSc (Head of Health Park Management at the Vinzenz Group) and DI (FH) Otto Brandstätter, MSc (Head of Development Shopping Center & Special Projects at SES). /// credit: Christian Leopold, SES Spar European Shopping Centers

New Health Parks To Be Introduced In SES Shopping Malls

At the end of July, Austria’s market-leading shopping center operator SES and Vinzenz Gruppe Service, an expert in health parks, signed a partnership agreement to jointly develop long-term health centers at selected SES shopping locations and thus strengthen regional healthcare provision in the long term.

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Savills: Significant Growth For Europe´s Food And Grocery Market Ahead

According to Savills research „European Grocery Market 2024“ the European grocery sector has a positive growth outlook for the coming years. Improving consumer confidence, inflation slowly returning to target rates and a forecasted rise in retail sales bode well for consumers, retailers and investors alike. In Europe, the highest growth in retail sales in 2025 is expected in the Czech Republic and Belgium, with a 6% increase anticipated in both countries.

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Aydee — Make Your Products Smart And Priceless

Aydee is a pioneer in the realm of “smart labeling” who offers a Digital Product Passport solution for luxury brands. By integrating digital labels into a variety of products, the solution offers instant access to essential information about authenticity, traceability, and sustainability.

Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas Real Estate (left), Designer Outlet Croatia, managed by ROS (right). /// credit: ambas, ROS Retail Outlet Shopping

ambas Advised Shareholders Of ROS In Their Platform Sale To FREY

As a retail specialist advisor, ambas Real Estate Gmbh served as exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of ROS – Retail Outlet Shopping GmbH in the sale of their pan-European outlet mall management platform to the French FREY group.

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Søstrene Grene Plans Expansion In Germany

Søstrene Grene is continuing its expansion in Germany with another branch opening in Augsburg on July 26. According to the company, more than 80 stores are to be in operation in Germany by the end of the month.

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.

Credit: Bicester Village/Hammerson

Hotels play an important role in positioning outlet destinations

Tourism and shopping belong together – this is most visible within the outlet industry. Many outlet centers are located in leading tourist zones and traditionally work together with the tourism authorities. Outlets and tourist destinations understand and present themselves as a unit. This means that the outlet industry is one step ahead of the shopping center industry, but there is still a lot of potential here, since 10% of the European outlet centers have hotels at their sites.

Andreas Löcher, Head of Investment Management Operational (left), and Roman Müller (right), Head of Investment Management Retail at Union Investment. /// credit: Union Investment

Polarization is the trend of the moment: “We’re on the lookout for polarization winners”

The retail and hotel asset classes are both geared towards the consumer, clearly benefit from tourism and are impacted by the “luxury vs. budget” polarization trend. Six months ago, Union Investment therefore decided to bring together its retail and hotel investment teams by establishing an Investment Management Operational department. The Hamburg-based investment and asset management company is targeting synergies and opportunities for its portfolio in the two property categories and considering acquisitions. Andreas Löcher, Head of Investment Management Operational, and Roman Müller, Head of Investment Management Retail, discuss the megatrends affecting both asset classes, highlight other similarities and identify locations of particular interest.

Credit: Bicester Village/Hammerson

Hotels play an important role in positioning outlet destinations

Tourism and shopping belong together – this is most visible within the outlet industry. Many outlet centers are located in leading tourist zones and traditionally work together with the tourism authorities. Outlets and tourist destinations understand and present themselves as a unit. This means that the outlet industry is one step ahead of the shopping center industry, but there is still a lot of potential here, since 10% of the European outlet centers have hotels at their sites.

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Shopping Centers in Europe: Only Eastern Europe remains dynamic

While the retail space of shopping centers* in Western Europe gradually expanded over many decades, it experienced a real boom in Eastern Europe in the 2000s. RegioData Research has compared the development of shopping center space in both European regions over the last 30 years in detail.

Andreas Löcher, Head of Investment Management Operational (left), and Roman Müller (right), Head of Investment Management Retail at Union Investment. /// credit: Union Investment

Polarization is the trend of the moment: “We’re on the lookout for polarization winners”

The retail and hotel asset classes are both geared towards the consumer, clearly benefit from tourism and are impacted by the “luxury vs. budget” polarization trend. Six months ago, Union Investment therefore decided to bring together its retail and hotel investment teams by establishing an Investment Management Operational department. The Hamburg-based investment and asset management company is targeting synergies and opportunities for its portfolio in the two property categories and considering acquisitions. Andreas Löcher, Head of Investment Management Operational, and Roman Müller, Head of Investment Management Retail, discuss the megatrends affecting both asset classes, highlight other similarities and identify locations of particular interest.

credit: Esprit

Esprit Companies File For Insolvency

After the company´s insolvency in Switzerland and Belgium in the past two months, Esprit Europe GmbH and six other German companies of the fashion group are now filing for insolvency under self-administration in Düsseldorf.

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“MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS ARE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT”

As an urban developer, JTRE is uniquely positioned in Slovakia due to its specialization in constructing whole city districts. JTRE is significantly changing the city of Bratislava. Recently, the company developed Eurovea, one of Europe’s largest mixed-use projects. ACROSS spoke to Pavel Pelikan, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, about JTRE’s plans, recent developments, and ways of doing business.

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