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HERITAGE HAT BRAND STETSON CHOOSES SEVEN DIALS FOR UK FLAGSHIP DEBUT

Shaftesbury has announced the signing of heritage hat brand, Stetson, as their first UK flagship in Seven Dials. Positioned in London’s West End at 58 Neal Street, the new store will span 108 sq m and include an eclectic range of the brand’s signature styles.

MAPIC Award Winners announced

Congratulations to all MAPIC Awards winners, who were honoured for their excellence, innovation, and creativity in the retail real estate sector.

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CHRISTOPH ANDEXLINGER BECOMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SES

As of January 1, 2023, the Austrian SPAR Group will reorganize the management of its international shopping center division SES: The current COO Christoph Andexlinger will take over as CEO. He will be assisted by Johannes Köth and Alexander Eck, who have been newly appointed to the management board. All positions will thus be filled internally with long-standing managers. The previous Chairman, Johann Felser, will retire at the end of 2022.

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Chainels expands into travel hub sector

Chainels, the tenant experience platform, has launched in two travel hubs across Europe, leveraging its retail expertise to expand into a new sector. Utrecht train station, run by NS Stations Retailbedrijf a subsidiary of the Dutch national rail company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), and Vienna International Airport will both use Chainels’ digital platform to improve communication with retailers and service providers.

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Designer Outlets – Best Practice in Flexibility

While the pandemic inevitably slowed the growth of the outlet market last year, most centers are performing surprisingly well, as a report by Ken Gunn Consulting for MAPIC also notes. The industry is proving that experience and flexibility are key to a successful retail formula. As a result, key players, in particular, are confident that the current challenges can be overcome.

THE ART OF WINNING

As the results came in from 25 independent Solal judges across Europe, the person co-ordinating the results was Alan Thornton, CEO of AL Marketing in London and Head of the European Solal Marketing Awards team. He shares his view on the winning entries and considers what Rodovre Centrum, the winner of eight awards, does right when it comes to outstanding marketing effort.

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“ESG Is an Earnings Opportunity, Not Just an Obligation”

While Western Europe is struggling with the aftermath of the coronavirus and is plagued by inflation concerns, Nepi Rockcastle has delivered 2019-level numbers and boasts a full development pipeline. In an interview with ACROSS editor Reinhard Winiwarter, CEO Rüdiger Dany explains the peculiarities of Eastern European markets, why he is neither concerned about inflation nor in the position of having to actively seek tenants for his sites, and why he sees ESG investments as real earnings opportunities.

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25 YEARS OF EUROPARK: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND SHOPPING

EUROPARK has established itself with more than 10 million customers per year as one of Salzburg’s most beloved meeting points for shopping, cuisine, and culture. Also on their anniversary, their motto stays the same: “More than just shopping”.

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IMCR programs – Mentoring in unpredictable times

Especially in unpredictable times people need guidance. The International Mentoring Community of Real Estate was created to provide this guidance and to build a most valuable community of experts who can share their knowledge and experience with those who need it and also between themselves. ACROSS spoke with Anna Zachara-Widła and Michał Miazek, founder of IMCR, about their way of mentoring and program.

Purchasing Power Post-COVID-19: the Same, but Different

We are all still feeling the social and economic disruption caused by the pandemic. The harsher the global impact, the better we should be able to understand each piece of the entire puzzle. The purpose of this article is to open a discussion on an important topic in retail real estate, based on data and forecasts provided by RegioData Research.

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“We Cannot Allow the Christmas Season to Be Diminished”

The use of traditional Christmas lighting is not immune to the effects of the energy crisis, which is a major concern these days. Shopping centers and cities alike are embroiled in discussions surrounding the issue due to the energy costs involved.