Facebook Linkedin Rss
ACROSS

Search Results for: magazine – Page 12

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.

Gift Card Solution: “Faster Processes, Less Administration and Greater Value”

SmartGifty is a web-based gift card management solution for shopping centers and retailers. Through the solution companies can analyze a number of statistics to plan effective marketing activities and have control over the gift card stock. MASS is a prominent Slovenian client of SmartGifty. By implementing the solution the shoe retailer gained growth especially in its online channel.

Pier 14 "Strandterrasse" in Ahlbeck, Germany. /// credit: ACROSS, Pier 14

Place Of The Week: Pier 14, Ahlbeck, Germany

PIER 14 stands for fashion, lifestyle and culinary delights on the Baltic coast. The concept store brand offers guests an experience that goes far beyond ordinary shopping and dining. Previously, their concept store in Zinnowitz was named Store of the Year in 2015 and 2018 (Fashion category) by the German Retail Association. Now, the brand has won its Store of the Year Award for the third time, awarding the “Strandterasse” (beach terrace) in Ahlbeck, Germany in the concept store category.

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: IMAGE: CHRIS IGWE INTERNATIONAL

“OUTLETS ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THE BRAND’S DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES”

Few sectors of retail real estate offer such interesting and exciting opportunities for a retailer or brand, coupled with year on year growth as the outlet sector does. It continues to evolve, across the globe, at differing speeds depending on region or country, but with consumers keen to enjoy the benefits it offers. While outlets remain crucial to brand distribution strategies, operators and retailers face opportunities and challenges as consumer behaviors shift.

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.

Discussion panel “How PropTech is Powering Sustainability“ at NREF 2025. /// credit: NREF

Nordic Real Estate Forum 2025 Explores Technology-Driven Sustainability Solutions

The Nordic Real Estate Forum 2025, held March 20 in Tallinn under the theme “New Normal in Real Estate,” examined the critical intersection of technology and sustainability in commercial real estate. Key discussions revolved around geopolitical uncertainties, infl ation, and shifting investment strategies, but one theme stood out across panels: technology’s role in enabling ESG compliance and operational efficiency.

Development of environmental certifications in the shopping center sector from 2024 to 2025, /// credit: RegioData Research

Shopping Centers In Europe – Rapid Steps Towards Sustainability

Over the past twelve months, there has been significant progress toward sustainability in the European shopping center landscape. According to the latest RegioData analysis, a clear trend has emerged: an increase in environmental certifications and a decline in non-certified buildings. This not only highlights the transformation in the construction industry but also underscores the growing importance of ecological standards.

Ken Gunn | © Ken Gunn Consulting

NEW AGE OF INNOVATION DRIVES EUROPEAN OUTLET CENTRES

Retail outlet centres have seen a significant leap in retail and leisure brand growth in the past years with general sector growth set to continue, according to the Ken Gunn European Outlet Industry Review which ranks Europe’s top performing outlet centres and brands as well as the most improved.

Fuzja mixed-use development in Łódź, Poland. /// credit: ACROSS, Archicom

Place Of The Week: Fuzja, Łódź, Poland

Designed by Medusa Group and developed by Echo Investment Group and Archicom, the mixed-use development Fuzja (Fusion) in Łódź, Poland, is an outstanding project that has most recently won the prestigious MIPIM Award for Best Urban Regeneration Project, as well as its Special Jury Award for the revitalization of a former factory area.

credit: MEC, ACROSS

Retail PIN: “Fail Beautifully Or Rethink Radically?

Retail real estate is facing far-reaching changes. Which concepts will make locations future-proof? Which strategies prevent vacancies? And how can a smart tenant mix ensure long-term success? The exciting Retail PIN forum at this year’s Retail Real Estate Congress 2025 (HIK) in Berlin will provide answers to all these questions.

credit: SmartGifty

Gift cards and data: How retailers can use analytics to drive sales

Gift cards offer more than just convenience for customers—they are a treasure trove of data for retailers. By analyzing gift card purchases and redemptions, retailers can gain valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and purchasing patterns, which can then be used to optimize sales strategies and drive business growth.

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.

Pařížská Street aerial view, Prague. /// credit: ACROSS, Cushman&Wakefield

Place Of The Week: Pařížská Street, Prague

Traversing the Jewish Town of Prague, and connecting Old Town Square with Čechův Bridge, shopping destination Pařížská Street is lined with stately townhouses whose façades combine historicist features with the decorative detail of Art Nouveau. The high street just recently welcomed five new luxury stores, and 2025 is expected to be a record year in this regard.

credit: ACROSS, Storefront

Storefront — The World’s Largest Marketplace For Short-Term Retail Spaces

Pop-up shops are more than just a trend; they are a valuable business opportunity and here to stay. Without having to commit to a long-term commercial lease, pop-up stores promote brands, concepts, services or products in a short period of time. Building on this idea, Storefront, a sharing-economy company, provides short-term retail spaces for rent to companies through an online platform, used specifically as pop-up retail locations.

credit: McArthurGlen

Frey Accelerates Growth In And Through The Outlet Segment – also with the signing of Designer Outlet Center in Berlin

2024 was another year of solid growth for FREY with a profit from recurring operations going up by 28,1 percent and a sales growth of almost 29 percent to 191.3 million Euros. The growth of the specialist in open-air shopping centers has made this impressive growth step especially since entering the outlet market with the acquisition of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping. An important part of the expansion strategy is the signing of Designer Outlet Center in Berlin for 230 million Euros.

credit: CEO of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting//URW/rock&stars digital

F&B-concept @ Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel – and is it in Hamburg?

“Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier could emerge as a refreshing beacon of culinary innovation and diversity”, states Will Odwarka, F&B-expert, founder and CEO of Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board. He takes a close look at the recently announced differentiation of the F&B offering at Hamburg’s new shopping destination. With this diverse concept he is positive that Hamburg will be able to show the power of food to cultivate community spirit.