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The pandemic has turned the world’s economy and the retail landscape on its head. For the retail sector it has been a year like no other, but it is becoming clear that the health crisis has impacted the industry at different degrees. Although outlet centres are not immune to the pandemic’s toll, they have recovered at a much faster pace than other retail formats when restrictions were eased or lifted.

“Incorporating the latest trends and changes in shopping behavior in our managed outlets centers, they will be back stronger, driven by innovative glocal marketing.”

Plans to deliver the long-awaited transformational mixed-use destination in Coventry city centre (London) have been unanimously approved by Coventry City Council. Shearer Property Group, the developer on the project, first revealed its outline plans to the wider public in June 2020, which have already secured £98m in funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority.

“Many operators can still look to outlet as a strong, robust proposition for trialing their products, clearing old stock, accessing high levels of footfall and testing multi-channel retailing in attractive locations.”

Queensberry has announced its signing of leading luxury fashion brand Flannels as the latest name set to join The Glass Works in Barnsley, ahead of its launch later this year. Construction on the final phase of The Glass Works has continued effectively in line with government guidelines and works are on track for completion in September.

Hammerson has exchanged unconditional contracts on the portfolio sale of its seven retail park assets to Brookfield for £330m cash proceeds, representing an 8% discount to the 31 December 2020 book value of £357m. This transaction concludes Hammerson’s exit from the UK retail parks sector.

Deutsche Investment just acquired the Rödertalpark” retail warehouse park of around 15,560 sqm in Grossröhrsdorf (Saxony, Germany) for its latest separate asset pool, “Deutsche Investment – Food Retail I.”

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With the much-anticipated reopening of non-essential shops finally here, businesses will be welcoming locals back into their stores. For one street in Poole, the 2021 easing of lockdown is particularly exciting: Poole’s Kingland Crescent has been completely revamped as part of LGIM Real Assets strategy to re-invent and re-position their retail places.

The primary focus remains on preventing further vacancies, reports Christine Hager, Managing Director of the redos Group. For the most part, the goal is being met by means of interim leases, for example, for pop-up stores, service concepts, and coronavirus quick-test centers.

Industry leaders told us about the sales impact Corona had on their business in 2020. They also explain what fundamental changes in location, sales, and marketing strategy they are planning for 2021/2022 in response to the widespread economic impact of the pandemic.

The Italian brand PINKO will open the second store in Ukraine in Ocean Plaza shopping mall. The exclusive distributor of the brand is ARGO. The new store with an area of ​​160 sq.m. will open its doors on the first floor in May. A wide range of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories will be presented.