MIPIM, the global urban festival, unveiled the finalists for this year’s MIPIM Awards, celebrating the world’s most visionary real estate projects, both built and in the making, shaping the future of cities and communities.
“We are a growth-minded company,” states Vasco Santos, Global Sales & Leasing Director at Ingka Centres. The Scandinavian-rooted, globally active company operates in Europe, China, the US, and is establishing its presence in India. Its main goal is to create meeting places that go beyond shopping and provide real, meaningful value to the community. Despite the company’s success, especially in China, Santos expresses its continuous commitment and appetite for the European market but also stresses that the local market can learn a lot from international examples.
“Make Disruption your best friend and Focus your main purpose,” says Henrik Madsen, Founder of HMJ International, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
Gesundbrunnen-Center in Berlin, Germany, offers everything under one roof. With the recently announced expansion of the mixed-use shopping destination, the center further cements itself as an outstanding highlight of the German capital’s retail and office offer.
“Brick-and-mortar retail’s success hinges on its ability to evolve and leverage the strengths of physical shopping,” shares Silvio Kirchmair, CEO of umdasch The Store Makers, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
Trinity Capital is one of Bulgaria’s most prominent developers and owners of retail real estate. After developing retail parks and acquiring shopping centers, the company is now entering the market for designer outlets and planning Bulgaria’s first outlet village in Sofia, which will be in the direct vicinity of the largest retail park in the Balkans, which belongs to Trinity as well. Stoyan Kolev, CEO of Trinity Capital, explains why Bulgaria is ready for an outlet, his plans for the location, why the combination of outlet and retail park makes sense, and why entertainment and gastronomy are essential keys to more footfall.
“We must move away from a “transactional” mindset to one of making people “feel welcome”,” says Chris Igwe, Global Retail Expert, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
Jurij Triller is the CEO of Smart Octopus Solutions. Together with a co-founder, he has developed a smart gift card solution that offers a closed loop to customers and partners, unlike comparable products. He talks to ACROSS about the advantages of being independent from a major player like Visa or Mastercard, what data insights he can ensure as a result, and why personalization and customization are key.
“The industry must embrace creativity and innovation, ensuring every offering delivers something distinctive and exciting,” says Roger Goyk, Director Retail at Brookfield Properties Germany, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
EuroCIS 2025 in Düsseldorf promises pioneering innovations for the retail sector under the motto “Go Beyond Today”. The focus will be on topics such as artificial intelligence, smart stores and cybersecurity in order to make the retail sector safer and more efficient. Visitors can look forward to the latest technologies, exciting presentations and international exhibitors. In an interview, Elke Moebius, Director EuroCis at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, provides exciting insights into the focal points of this year’s event.
“The overarching shift toward increased uncertainty in today’s economic and political landscape may also encourage a more hands-on approach for our retail assets,” shares Angelus Bernreuther, Head of Business Development at DEFAMA, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
Across Asia, Visual Positioning System (VPS) technology utilizing augmented reality (AR) wayfinding is transforming how people navigate complex commercial spaces. From shopping malls and airports to mixed-use developments, digital navigation is evolving beyond static maps—offering real-time, interactive experiences through mobile devices.
“We need to see more collaboration between brands, investors, developers and agents,” says Giles Membrey, Managing Director of Rioja Estates, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“Investor sentiment has improved towards core assets, which have adapted and thrived post-pandemic and in the face of the competitive challenge of ecommerce,” says Marek Noetzel, COO at NEPI Rockcastle, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“As the boundaries between physical and digital spaces blur, placemaking must fully embrace hybrid models,” says Markus Porvari, Founder and CEO of HyperIn, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“Smart technologies continue to set new standards for visitor interaction by combining real-time assistance with personalized engagement,” says Yurdaer Kahraman, CEO and Board Member at FIBA CP, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“It is important that all parties pull together – owners, tenants and operators,” says Joanna Fisher, CEO of ECE Marketplaces, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“Someone’s got to do things differently in the industry now. Let’s have the spine to do it,” says Ian Sandford, President at Eurofund Group, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“It’s about finding the balance between staying locally relevant in each market we operate in and aligning with global goals,” says Cindy Andersen, Managing Director of Ingka Centres, in ACROSS Magazine’s new “Outlook 2025”.
“The greatest challenge for our industry in the following years will be to stay in the minds of customers on a permanent basis,” states Klaus Striebich, Managing Director of RaRE Advise, and Head of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the new “Outlook 2025” edition.
In an interview with ACROSS, Joachim Stumpf, Managing Director of BBE Holding and IPH Handelsimmobilien, analyzes the role of retail real estate in light of the current economic and social situation. His conclusion: “The advancing polarization is a key issue when we discuss what options we have to counter the transformation in retail. Against this backdrop, we also need to rethink retail and locations. Despite all the challenges, good and individual types of use can be found for all properties – but getting there can be painful.”
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