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Ingka Group has joined an alliance of 180 political decision-makers, business leaders, trade unions, NGOs, and think tanks for a renewed commitment by all stakeholders to address the social and economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, in addition to the long-term climate change initiatives.

“As far as offline is concerned, we can expect consumers to be increasingly sensitive to emotions versus price, quality versus quantity as well as health and proximity.”

“How an old fable about the importance of unity can help center landlords and tenants thrive in the face of the coronavirus crisis.”

“The corona pandemic reveals and emphasizes, among others, the very simple basic fact which is crucial to a healthy business survival illustrated by the dependency of all different business parties on each other’s survival.”

IKEA has long promised to stand by the side of the many people. Today, during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic situation, it is true more than ever.

The corona virus pandemic and the related measures represent an entirely new and unexpected situation for the entire real estate market, with a global scope and a major local impact on everyone. According to Cushman & Wakefield Czech Republic, retail is one of the most affected sectors, yet it should also play a pivotal role in re-starting the economy.

“Getting out of our comfort zones also makes us stronger in the long run, activating our values ​​and pursuing both personal and professional purpose should be our priority.”

“Gathering spaces will be even more important than they were beforebecause we can only truly value something, like our freedom to meet, when we’ve had it taken away. And shopping centers and malls are gathering spaces.”

Josip Kardun has 20 years of pan-European real estate investment and management experience. He previously served as CEO of Blackstone’s largest European operating platform where he managed over €10 billion of assets across 14 countries.

MIPIM 2020, scheduled to take place June 2-5 in Cannes, is transforming into a two-day, Paris-based gathering of real estate and technology leaders in September and a new online experience, MIPIM Connect, available year-round.

Businesses deemed non-essential by the authorities which are located in the Group’s shopping centres in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia are now temporarily closed.

2019 was a real game-changing year for the region’s retail sector with quickly increasing turn overs, new market openings as well as first larger refurbishments. Unfortunately, the current crisis is reshuffling the entire deck.