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Real estate (RE) is the world’s most significant store of wealth. It is more valuable than all global equities and debt securities combined, and almost four times that of global GDP. The value of all the world’s real estate reached 326.5 trillion US-Dollar in 2020.

Sonae Sierra received two awards and one commendation with: NorteShopping’s expansion – with Galleria and The CookBook -, Plaza Mayor’s transformation project, and the QUARREE Wandsbek refurbishment being the winners of the most prestigious European awards for Shopping Places.

A long and meticulous selection process resulted in a grand ceremony: Christian Recalcati, Head of the organization Team of the ECSP- Design and Development Awards, on how the Awards finally came back and set an example of excellence for the entire industry – now and in the future.

Slovenia’s first Fashion Outlet Village is scheduled to open in 2024/2025. The HG Invest investor group around the Tyrolean company Huter Invest is developing it. Nikolaus Huter, Managing Director of Huter Invest, spoke to ACROSS about the development, the advantages of locations close to the border, and why more and more offline shopping locations should be converted to outlet centers.

“The rapid change in the world now necessitates being more than an observer and follower; it requires rapid implementation,” states Yurdaer Kahraman, FIBA CP CEO and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board. Therefore, he values the Metaverse as an engaging way to reach a younger, digitally connected consumer audience. He shows the perspective of a company that took the metaverse path very early.

E-Commerce does not run over shopping centers because they offer much more than a shared space where people purchase different products. To enhance the appeal of traditional shopping mall experiences, especially to Gen Z customers, enriching these “add-ons” is crucial. A new generation and metaverse-based loyalty programs can be a big part of this. Ahmet Usta, ELYT.net Co-Founder, explains what Metaverse business cases make sense for the placemaking industry.

An analysis by RegioData of major European cities in terms of shopping center density yields significantly different results than the evaluations at the country level. While the highest density levels are achieved in the Scandinavian countries, the capitals in Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CEE/SEE) are ahead in the evaluation by city.

A commercial district that combines several uses is being built in the middle of the German city of Bochum. HBB explains the challenges and restructuring of department stores, using this mixed-use development as an example.

The new properties are located in Zambrów and Krakow. The investment total amounts to 16.4 million euros and the retail properties cover effective floor area of about 11,000 sq m.

“It is all about people and opportunities”, states Cristina Santos. The Managing Director of Property Management of Sonae Sierra talked to ACROSS founder Reinhard Winiwarter about the management contract for Prishtina Mall, the company’s principles in property management and the potential of new regions.

After the shopping center landscape generally had to endure a lot in the past years, a pretty clear résumé is according to RegioData Research finally on the table: Shopping centers are by no means a phased-out model and will continue to dominate the stationary retail sector in the medium term.

Today the real estate fair Mipim started in Cannes. It will take place until March 17th. Organizer RX expects 23,000 participants from over 90 countries this year, which would be 15% more visitors than in 2022.

“We have learned to be very proactive and responsive to rapid change,” states Maxence Liagre. The CEO of MPC Properties, along with other employees from various departments, reflects on the past 15 years, the challenges facing the SEE market, and what the next decade has in store.