The coronavirus pandemic, in particular, has shown retail real estate operators who is a reliable rental partner, says Oleg Krüger, Senior Director of Expansion at Takko Fashion. The discount fashion retailer is growing against the market trend and is pursuing ambitious growth targets. In an interview with ACROSS, Krüger explains the new role of discounters in European retail and how Takko is positioning itself strategically in a polarized retail landscape.
Consumer behavior is changing: Price awareness meets experience, and higher quality is in demand. Between premium concepts that offer high levels of experience and the successful formats found in the discount sector, there is less and less room for what has long been known as the “mid-range segment”. ACROSS spoke to Lars Jähnichen, Managing Director of the IPH Gruppe, and Dr. Johannes Berentzen, Managing Director of BBE Handelsberatung, about the causes, effects, and opportunities associated with this development – with a focus on consumer behavior, space requirements, and the impact on locations and the real estate industry.
SES Spar European Shopping Centres is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of ARKADIA retail park in Domžale near Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. The purchase agreement was signed on 11 June 2025 and is subject to approval by the competition authority. With 19 shops and strong anchor tenants, ARKADIA becomes SES’s sixth location in Slovenia, further reinforcing its international growth strategy. The seller is the Generali Adriatic Value Fund I, managed by Generali Investments Slovenia.
The European retail investor Eurofund reportedly secured a 50% stake in the Mall of Berlin, one of the German capital’s prime retail and mixed-use properties. The transaction, based on a €700 million valuation, signals Eurofund’s growing commitment to the German market.
Amid regulatory criticism from the EU, Shein is considering a listing in Hong Kong after the fast-fashion retailer’s proposed IPO in London failed to secure the approval of Chinese regulators.
After working for 41 years at C&A in various functions and countries, Norbert W. Scheele is leaving the operational business and his role as Head of European Expansion at the retailer at the end of May 2025.
As Asia stands at a pivotal moment for sustainable development, Nordic Innovation was in the spotlight at EXPO 2025 Osaka, as well as SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, with leaders and companies sharing ideas on how technology can make cities more livable, resilient, and sustainable. The events emphasized the importance of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) principles in shaping the future of urban development, from green infrastructure to inclusive economic growth.
In the heart of Lisbon, Portugal, the mixed-use development EntreCampos is evolving into a vibrant center for leisure, retail, business, innovation, and living.
NEPI Rockcastle is investing around 300 million euros in a 55,000 sq m GLA mixed-use (retail, offices, hotel) extension of the Promenada Mall in Bucharest and refurbishment of the existing shopping center. This represents by far the largest retail development currently underway across all Central and Eastern European markets and is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2026/early-2027.
Shoe retailer CCC plans to double down on its expansion in 2025, following the company’s positive results for Q1. In the three months ending with 30 April, the CCC Group’s revenue rose 4% year-on-year, to PLN 2.3 billion (approx. 540 million euros).
The 27th Retail Symposium at Palais Ferstel in Vienna focused on nothing less than the most important questions for the retail landscape: Which innovative approaches will secure the future of retail and retail real estate? Industry experts showed how brick-and-mortar retail can become more successful than ever.
Designer Outlet Parndorf focuses increasingly on overall shopping experience, increased internationalization and a clear positioning as a tourist magnet. In 2025, 6.3 million euros will be invested for even more shopping highlights, optimal infrastructure and sustainable projects.
FREY and ROS expand their European footprint with the acquisition of Designer Outlet Berlin, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in its growth and success as a leading premium outlet shopping destination in Germany.
The approval of the planning permission has paved the way for the large-scale modernization of SILLPARK Innsbruck, to be implemented by fall 2026 while the center operates as normal and without impacting shop opening times. The construction work on the mall began a few days ago, with no restrictions for visitors. SILLPARK, Innsbruck’s first city-center shopping mall, opened in 1990 and will now also gain a completely new health park. The investment of EUR 30 million will make SILLPARK the most modern location in Tyrol for socializing and shopping.
SPAR subsidiary SES – Spar European Shopping Centers and, more specifically, its responsible SPAR Executive Board Member Marcus Wild, the Founder and long-standing CEO of the company, are the pioneers of numerous innovations within the industry. While it is rooted in retail, that’s not the only reason why the company has always relied on partnerships – with retailers at its shopping centers and, more increasingly, with new players outside the traditional retail scene. As a result of a joint venture concluded in the summer, health parks will be operated by SES at selected shopping centers in the future. ACROSS Managing Director Reinhard Winiwarter spoke with Marcus Wild about the long-term benefits of such partnerships, their impact on the future of shopping centers, and why thinking outside the box is always worthwhile.
The Global Hub of Innovation: exciting shopping-places with unique store concepts and forward-looking ideas. The 4th ACROSS Study Tour takes us to the United Arab Emirates.
The Global Hub of Innovation: exciting shopping-places with unique store concepts and forward-looking ideas. The 4th ACROSS Study Tour takes us to the United Arab Emirates.
On 23 April 2025, after a construction phase of around one and a half years, umdasch The Store Makers celebrated the opening of its expanded production and office space at its Czech site in Litomyšl. The investment in additional capacity is an important step for the shopfitting company to strengthen its own production and versatile service portfolio in Europe.
In 2025, the recovery of Europe’s grocery retail market is expected to gain momentum. CEOs in Europe are slightly more optimistic than they were last year despite the next few years remaining challenging, with low volume growth and sustained pressure on profitability, points out a new study by McKinsey & Company.
Kaufland Marketplace is continuing its international growth course and further establishes itself as one of the largest international e-commerce providers with its expansion into France and Italy. Both marketplaces are scheduled to go live in late summer.
KARL LAGERFELD reopens at Designer Outlet Warszawa with one of its biggest outlet stores in Europe.
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