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Ortaç Özortaç, Partner at Weconsult (left), Florentia Village Istanbul render (right). /// credit: Weconsult

FLORENTIA VILLAGE – TURKEY’S FIRST LUXURY DESIGNER OUTLET DESTINATION

Florentia Village Istanbul is Turkey’s first luxury designer outlet combined with a modern full price retail park creating a unique hybrid retail concept. Located next to Istanbul Airport, the outlet aims to set a new benchmark for retail, leisure and entertainment in the region through its scale, accessibility, attention to detail, service and innovative dual-concept structure.

Lars Jähnichen, Managing Director of IPH Group (left), "Das Gerber", Stuttgart, Germany (right). /// credit: IPH Group

„DAS GERBER“ – DIVERSITY THROUGH STRATEGIC VISION

“Das Gerber” in Stuttgart, Germany, stands for urban diversity, where retail, hotel, coworking, residential, doctors, daycare, leisure and gastronomy intertwine. The center’s transformation in the past years perfectly shows how strategic courage and partnership-based implementation can create an urban location with charisma.

Marek Noetzel, COO of NEPI Rockcastle (left), Promenada Mall, Romania (right). /// credit: NEPI Rockcastle

MAJOR EXTENSION OF BUCHAREST’S PROMENADA MALL – A BIG VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE CEE ECONOMIES AND RETAIL MARKETS

NEPI Rockcastle is investing around 300 million euros in a 55,000 sq m GLA mixed-use (retail, offices, hotel) extension of the Promenada Mall in Bucharest and refurbishment of the existing shopping center. This represents by far the largest retail development currently underway across all Central and Eastern European markets and is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2026/early-2027.

Thomas Reichenauer, Co-Founder an Managing Director of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping (left); Designer Outlet Berlin, newly acquired by FREY and ROS (right). /// credit: ROS Retail Outlet Shopping

Acquisition of Designer Outlet Berlin: Strategic Step for FREY and ROS to Become European Market Leaders

With the acquisition of Designer Outlet Berlin just last week, and the upcoming opening of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping’s new location in Kraków, Poland, the current projects under ROS and FREY are a testament to their vision as well as the segment’s potential. In an interview with ACROSS, Thomas Reichenauer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ROS, goes into detail about their current high-profile projects on the outlet market, where they see further potential, and the advantages brought by the merger between ROS and FREY as they aim to become the market leaders in Europe.

Ian Sandford, President of Eurofund group (left), NUGA Castellana, Spain (right). /// credit: Eurofund Group

NUGA CASTELLANA: MADRID’S NEW LANDMARK DESTINATION

NUGA Castellana will be designed for “work, live and play”. The goal is to unify all spaces which are managed by PIMCO Prime Real Estate — Paseo de la Castellana 200-208, Félix Boix 4-8, Doctor Fleming 39-41, and Carlos Maurrás 7 (five residential units out of the 14 that make up the asset, alongside commercial spaces) — into a single block that blends cutting-edge design with the most advanced technology.

credit: Las Rozas The Style Outlets, ACROSS

Place Of The Week – Las Rozas The Style Outlets, Madrid, Spain

As the very first outlet center in Spain, Las Rozas The Style Outlets has been catering to the needs of customers since 1996. The center, which can very well be described as historic, is now undergoing a planned refurbishment project that will update the location both inside and outside, making it the “Place Of The Week” for ACROSS.

credit: ACROSS, Wonderwoods, Milan Hofmans

Place Of The Week: Wonderwoods, Utrecht, The Netherlands

The recently opened Wonderwoods in Utrecht, the Netherlands, stands out for its unique combination of living, working and leisure in a unique urban green oasis, setting a new standard for urban development. This mixed-use project in Utrecht’s Beurskwartier district brings nature and urban dynamics together in two iconic towers with 75,000 plants and shrubs and 300 trees forming a one-hectare vertical forest.

Aerial view of the newly opened Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier. /// credit: BBE Retail Consultancy

BBE Retail Consultancy Highlights Risks Of Überseequartier For Hamburg’s City Center

Westfield Überseequartier in Hamburg’s HafenCity officially opened its doors on April 8. By combining retail and experience concepts, Überseequartier could become a tourism magnet and economic driver that will further strengthen Hamburg as a metropolis. However, this success is not guaranteed for Hamburg, as there is also the danger of a weakening of the city center.

Las Rozas The Style Outlets facade design. /// credit: NEINVER

NEINVER Begins Refurbishment Of Las Rozas The Style Outlets

NEINVER has begun the refurbishment of Las Rozas The Style Outlets, a landmark retail outlet center to the northwest of Madrid, owned by Neptune, a joint venture between NEINVER and TIAA, Nuveen’s parent company. The 3-million-euro renovation project will update the center inside and out, transforming it into a more modern and inviting space while remaining true to its trailblazing spirit as Spain’s first outlet center, established 29 years ago.

Opening Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier / credit: URW

A new meeting place for the people of Hamburg: Grand Opening of Westfield Hamburg

The time has finally come: the new giant shopping mall Westfield Hamburg Überseequartier has opened. The Mayor of Hamburg Peter Tschentscher, URW CEO Jean-Marie Tritant and Theda Juliane Mustroph, General Manager of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, symbolically cut the ribbon. With the 100,000 sq m mall and a promising gastronomy and entertainment concept, URW wants to set new standards in Hamburg.

Aerial view of Designer Outlet Krakow, March 2025. /// credit: ROS Retail Outlet Shopping

Designer Outlet Kraków Is Opening In May

Designer Outlet Kraków is set to open its doors in May 2025, bringing an elevated outlet shopping experience to one of Poland’s most vibrant and fast-growing regions. Strategically located to serve both the city of Kraków and the entire Lesser Poland area, this new destination promises exceptional style, value and convenience—all under one roof.

Left-to-right: Castel Guelfo The Style Outlets in Bologna, Italy, and José María Escobar the Technical Director at NEINVER. /// credit: NEINVER

REVITALIZING RETAIL: NEINVER’S COMMITMENT TO MODERNIZING OUTLET CENTERS

Outlet centers are evolving to enhance customer experience, with renovations playing a key role in transforming shopping into a social experience. NEINVER, a leading outlet developer, investor, and operator, is actively advancing its plan to modernize the portfolio with refurbishments completed or underway across its Spanish and Italian portfolio. ACROSS spoke with José María Escobar, NEINVER’s Technical Director, to learn more about the latest and upcoming renovation projects.

credit: Rioja Estate

GRANTHAM DESIGNER OUTLET VILLAGE: HIGH POTENTIAL DESPITE A SATURATED MARKET

With approximately 38 outlets, the UK is already one of the most saturated markets. So why do we think there is a need for a 39th? Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates Ltd, explains why his next project, Grantham Designer Outlet Village, will follow his company’s very successful blueprint for Malmö Designer Village.

credit: MAGDUS

THE HYBRIDIZATION OF OUTLET SCHEMES IS IN FULL SWING

«The goal is to offer facilities to transform outlet centers as “living centers” or “places of life” and to drive footfall, especially during all the week, » states Caroline Lamy, CEO of Magdus. In this interview, she gives an overview of the European Outlet market. This means that pure retail offers in outlets should also be combined with F&B and leisure offers, residential or health services offers – if it makes sense.

credit: rock&stars digital, URW

The Opening Date Of Hamburg’s Most Awaited Shopping And Lifestyle Destination Is Rapidly Approaching

Hamburg is preparing for its new shopping highlight with the opening date of the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier on April 8 being just around the corner. In combination with a wide range of gastronomy, entertainment and cultural offerings, the official opening of the center will establish a new shopping and lifestyle destination that is unique in northern Germany and offers exceptional experiences for both the local community and all visitors.

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, Germany. /// credit: URW, rock&stars digital

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier Announces Further Partners In The Premium Cluster With Marc Cain, Hackett and Aesop

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier continues to set standards in the retail sector by combining a differentiated selection of flagship stores from major international and national brands with more local, individual concepts. In combination with a wide range of food&beverage, entertainment and cultural offerings, this will create a new shopping and lifestyle destination that is unique in northern Germany and offers exceptional experiences for both the local community and all visitors.

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