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Could German retailers’ superior math be their secret weapon?

Unlike English retailers who focus on margin percentages, many German retailers prioritize profit per unit (Deckungsbeitrag), focusing on actual money earned rather than relative percentages. John Brenninkmeijer argues that to optimize assortment decision-making for a store, managers should consider the Dollar Contribution “Deckungsbeitrag” of products and the possible Opportunity Cost incurred when choosing one option over another.

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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Consumer sentiment on a good path to recovery

Consumer sentiment continued its positive trend of the previous months in May and improved further. This is according to the latest consumer barometer published by the German Trade Association (HDE).

Martin Hemetsberger has been appointed as Head Of Retail Real Estate Development at SES. /// credit: SES Spar European Shopping Centers

SES: Martin Hemetsberger Is The New Head Of The Real Estate Development Department

As of April 01, 2024, Martin Hemetsberger took over the management of the “Real Estate Development” division at real estate developer and operator SES Spar European Shopping Centers at the company’s headquarters in Salzburg. He is responsible for the development and further development of large-scale shopping destinations in six countries. Hemetsberger will report to SES CDO Alexander Eck, who has been in charge of development in addition to his role as a member of the SES Management Board.

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Multi Has Bought A Majority Stake In UK Specialist Retail Asset And Property Manager Realm

The acquisition signals the return of Multi Corporation to the United Kingdom where it had a significant presence between 2001 and 2021 having developed or managed major retail destinations across the country including the Southgate Centre in Bath, Victoria Square in Belfast, and Glasgow’s St Enoch center. In addition, Multi will also enter Denmark through this investment.

Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf /// credit: DANIEL BOINTNER

TOURISM AND SHOPPING BELONG TOGETHER!

After a record year in 2023, Designer Outlet Parndorf hopes to build on its 2019 figures in terms of international tourism this year. ACROSS spoke to Mario Schwann, General Manager of Designer Outlet Parndorf, about the return of international tourists, the potential of visitors from Southern Asia and Middle East, and the importance of cooperation, among other things.