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According to the current “Shopping Centre Market Report Switzerland 2018”, the country’s malls have an average age of 30. A number of refurbishments are pending. But that alone will not be sufficient for future market success.

Digitalisation, especially in the form of online trade, often gets blamed for dramatic changes in the retail sector, and the death of the classic old-school store. One might think that it is putting an end to the brick and mortar star, currently shining brightly in the investment sky.

Since real estate has become both more professional and specialised, dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate real estate education has become widely available. Investing in optimising through ongoing professional development yields returns for both the individual and the organisation.

From the very beginning, the position of the Polish Council of Shopping Centres (PRCH) was that the draft bill banning Sunday trading was a bad idea for all the interested parties.

As a response to past years’ incidents and to meet the rapid changes of risks that are affecting the industry’s security landscape, the Nordic Council of Shopping Centers (NCSC) recently released a “Guide to Shopping Center Risk and Security”.

Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC, says new Asian malls will be tailored to meet the needs of the younger generation. Existing shopping centers in Europe and the US are changing accordingly.

A lot has changed in modern mainstream cinema over the last years. Digital technology replaced the old 35mm film projection. This was not just a big leap in terms of quality, it also revolutionized the content spectrum that can be shown in cinema auditoriums.

In these uncertain times, it is no surprise that consumers are being more savvy with their money. Nowhere is this better evinced than in the growing popularity of outlet retail, which is now more attractive than ever to the UK’s bargain hunting consumers.

Belgrade’s Ada Mall will open its doors at the end of 2018. In an interview with ACROSS, Arn Willems, Managing Director Croatia at GTC, responsible for overseeing the leasing of Ada Mall, explains the relevance of the optimal tenant mix.

The latest European Shopping Centers report by Cushman & Wakefield shows that shopping center development activity in the first half of 2017 increased total floor space across Europe to 160.8 million sq m at the midpoint of the year.

Bispevika in Norway, Eperia in Slovakia, Loom and Wilmersdorfer Arcaden in Germany, Vialia and Palmas Altas in Spain, CityLife Shopping District in Italy, Meadowhall in the United Kingdom.

The drafters of the Savills Global Luxury Retail Report have discovered that luxury retailers are currently focusing on top locations.

Commerz Real is putting out feelers for new shopping centers. In an interview with ACROSS, Katharina von Schacky, Global Head of Real Estate Markets Shopping, reports that purchase prices are somewhat unrealistic.

The retail real estate industry today is facing disruption from many sides. The digital revolution has been deep and widespread, generating ripples that include e-commerce, social media, and the rise of technology in every aspect of our lives.

A report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and JLL finds that non-retail tenants – including F&B, leisure, and community amenities – have led to 28% estimated rental value growth, a 7.24% increase in footfall, and a 1% decrease in vacancy rates across 12 European malls in the past 12 months.

Dining, enjoying, relaxing, and shopping. Center operators are completely revamping their menus.

HMSHost International entered the outlet center market last April. In an interview with ACROSS, CEO Walter Seib explained how he creates places to be for shoppers with appetite.

This year’s Mapic will again feature the top players in industry as they provide a glimpse at their current retail projects. ACROSS makes a foray into interesting new developments and extensions to be presented in Cannes.