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Retail Opening Hours in Europe: Regulations vs. consumer interests

Most European countries have regulations on store opening hours, but they vary widely. Most countries that regulate store hours are concerned with the interests of workers, consumers and businesses. However, countries that lift restrictions could boost the economy and eliminate unfair competitive distortions between stores and e-commerce. See our overview of opening hours in Europe.

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H&M Brands – An Overview

ACROSS´s recent visit to H&M´s headquarters in Stockholm provided a glimpse into the chain´s current plans in the area of market expansion, and its diverse brand image. “Leading destination for style” is the main idea behind H&M, and, by diversifying their offer in homeware, and with their brands aimed at different customer groups, including a business idea of subscription-based shopping experience, they are certainly on the right track.

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Energy cost savings via AI: “Retail is where we can make the biggest difference”

Buildings are one of the main contributors to CO2 emissions: They are responsible for nearly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. In addition, maintaining inefficient building systems costs real estate companies dearly. As Martin Gruber, Director Europe at BrainBox AI, explains, BrainBox AI is the market leader in Autonomous Decarbonization services to accelerate your decarbonization journey powered by Artificial Intelligence.

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Mourning for Harro Uwe Cloppenburg

Grandfather James Cloppenburg opened the first department store in Düsseldorf in 1901. His grandson Harro Uwe Cloppenburg has now passed away at the age of 82.

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“We should all say: Now, more than ever!”

In this in-depth management interview, Yurdaer Kahraman, CEO and Board Member of FİBA Commercial Properties, not only spoke about the current global developments taking place at his company, but also about the opportunities in the Turkish market, why Turkish brands are expanding so successfully in Europe, the Middle East, as well as in the MENA region, and about his recent experiences in China. His advice: Now, more than ever, it is time to look towards Asia.

Search for sustainable start-ups: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield awards upcycling start-up Airpaq as the winner of the Westfield Grand Prix for the Germany and Austria region

A select expert jury including industry leaders and members of the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) management team chose Airpaq, which creates upcycled products such as backpacks and bags from car parts, as the big winner of the Westfield Grand Prix 2023. The Community’s Choice Award was presented to CleanlyEco, which produces sustainable washing strips. The awards evening took place at the shopping and leisure destination Westfield Centro in Oberhausen.

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“CREATING VIBRANT LIVING SPACES”: TURNING KING CROSS ZAGREB INTO CROATIA’S MOST MODERN SHOPPING DESTINATION

Renovating existing buildings and reducing new construction is the order of the day. Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES, uses the example of KING CROSS Zagreb to explain how the company is developing the established, aging center into a state-of-the-art mall with a high quality-of-stay via a complete refurbishment, thereby elevating it to the next level of success.

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“RETHINKING THE VALUE CHAIN”

Repurposing existing properties is a value-adding approach, benefiting both the capital market and users. Union Investment is changing direction for the better by considering the value chain holistically. Managing Director Henrike Waldburg explains the corporate positioning and why it is worth investing in transformation from a financial and social perspective.

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YVIE AMSTERDAM

The project development of a congress hotel and residential tower

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Second hand clothes at H&M in London

Used clothing can be dropped off at the Regent Street store, and members will be credited with a £5 voucher and 20 points upon return. Furthermore, a rental service is also offered, as already in the store in Berlin Mitte Garten.

Il Grifone, Bassano del Grappa, Italy. /// credit: SES

SES purchases the IL GRIFONE shopping center in Bassano del Grappa, Italy

SES Spar European Shopping Centers is consolidating its position in the Northern Italian market. With the purchase of the IL GRIFONE shopping center in Bassano del Grappa, located in the highly affluent region of Vicenza/Veneto, the real estate developer and operator takes over a well-established location with immediate effect.

Shell Recharge charging station /// credit: Shell Deutschland GmbH

Shell and redos set up charging infrastructure at retail parks

Shell Deutschland GmbH and the redos Group are jointly promoting the development of charging infrastructure for electric cars at retail parks and other retail locations in Germany. To this end, up to 8 DC charging points will be installed at each of 57 locations across Germany in the coming years. The fast and ultra-fast charging points at the parking lots, which are supplied with 100 percent green electricity, offer a charging capacity of 150 to 400 kW.

Sq m retail space per 1,000 inhabitants in Europe. /// credit: Regio Data Research GmbH

Factory Outlet Center: Completely Immune To Online Shopping

According to Regio Data’s most recent report, while brick-and-mortar retailing throughout Europe has been in decline for years, factory outlet centers are developing magnificently. In total, the sales area of the 180 outlet centers is already around 4.6 million sq m, compared with 3.3 million sq m a decade ago. This results in an increased rate of almost 40% – and another 18 projects are in the planning stage.