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GENERAL RULES DO NOT APPLY ANY LONGER TO THE RETAIL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Shopping centers with high vacancy rates vs. booming outlets – so why not combine shopping centers and outlets? Haslinger Retail Real Estate Consulting is doing just that in St. Augustin, Germany: Huma World is a hybrid center with an outlet on the upper floor and a classic shopping center offering on the lower floors. In short, it is a weatherproof outlet with many restaurants and extended services. Michael Haslinger explains the advantages for brands, owners, and customers and why hybrid centers are not cure-all for the struggling shopping center sector.

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“OPTIMIZATION AND RENEWAL ARE THE KEY STRATEGIES FOR ALL OUTLET PLAYERS”

All outlet players have worked hard to improve their attractivity, engage new retailers, offer more exciting Food & Beverage formats, provide more premium hospitality services and realize strong marketing campaigns, states Caroline Lamy, CEO of Magdus and the CL Outlet Consulting company. In this interview, she gives an overview of the European Outlet market.

credit: MK Illumination, AM Experience Group.

MK Illumination Acquires AM Experience Group: A Strategic Move For Diversification And Growth In Iberia

MK Illumination, the global leader in festive decorative lighting, headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, has announced the successful acquisition of 100% of the capital of AM Experience Group. This strategic move, finalized on January 30, represents a significant achievement for MK Illumination, positioning the company for enhanced diversification and business growth in the Iberian region.

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REDEVCO: THE POTENTIAL OF ICONIC BUILDINGS FOR THE HIGH STREETS OF PARIS

Reinventing the high street: With the redevelopment projects of two iconic assets in Paris, one on Boulevard Haussmann and one on Rue de Rivoli, Redevco not only shows how historic buildings can be transformed into innovative multi-functional destinations, but, in the case of Boulevard Haussmann also how space can be showcased even during a redevelopment.

Jens Hausmann, Managing Director Groß & Partner (left), and Christian Funk, CEO, Compass Group Germany (right) /// credit: Groß & Partner

Frankfurt Is To Get A Grandiose Food Hall

The Compass Group has been won as the operator of the Foodhall in the new FOUR Frankfurt city quarter. Food Affairs GmbH, a company of Compass Group Deutschland GmbH, intends to curate the approximately 3,000 sq m space according to international standards and develop it into one of Frankfurt’s top food addresses.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Romina Jenei (right) /// credit: ACROSS, RegioPlan Consulting

OUTLOOK 2024: “The Show Must Go On”

“There is a unique opportunity for those who stand out, pioneer innovative concepts and set trends,” states Romina Jenei, CEO of RegioPlan Consulting, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

2024 Will Mark the Gradual Resurgence of Transaction Markets

In historical comparison, 2024 may be another relatively quiet year for transactions, says Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas. However, the prospect of more moderate interest rates means that a number of players are taking a much more positive view of the future. It will also be a year of clarity: Motivated sellers will place highly interesting properties on the market and apply a deal-oriented negotiation approach. For investors, the entry price is not the only thing that matters – the ability to invest in sustainable properties does as well.

2024 Will Mark the Gradual Resurgence of Transaction Markets

In historical comparison, 2024 may be another relatively quiet year for transactions, says Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas. However, the prospect of more moderate interest rates means that a number of players are taking a much more positive view of the future. It will also be a year of clarity: Motivated sellers will place highly interesting properties on the market and apply a deal-oriented negotiation approach. For investors, the entry price is not the only thing that matters – the ability to invest in sustainable properties does as well.

credit: Redevco

REDEVCO: THE POTENTIAL OF ICONIC BUILDINGS FOR THE HIGH STREETS OF PARIS

Reinventing the high street: With the redevelopment projects of two iconic assets in Paris, one on Boulevard Haussmann and one on Rue de Rivoli, Redevco not only shows how historic buildings can be transformed into innovative multi-functional destinations, but, in the case of Boulevard Haussmann also how space can be showcased even during a redevelopment.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Steffen Hofmann (right) /// credit: ACROSS, ambas Real Estate

OUTLOOK 2024: „Lay The Foundation For Future Outperformance”

“Placemaking is the art of shaping a special destination and making an emotional connection with the visitor during his on-site experience,” states Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas Real Estate GmbH, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

Left to right: Promenade Mall, Bucharest, Romania; Promenada Plovdiv, Bulgaria; Bonarka City Center Mall, Kraków, Poland; Ploiesti Shopping City, Romania. /// credit: NEPI Rockcastle

NEPI Rockcastle: Ambitious Development And Refurbishment Investment Pipeline

NEPI Rockcastle, Europe’s third-largest listed retail real estate company and the biggest owner and operator of shopping centers across CEE markets by value, is to invest around 600 million Euro in its development and asset refurbishment pipeline to meet strong demand from retailers aiming to tap into the region’s increasingly affluent consumer base.

Marc Giovannini is COO & Co-Founder at Omniaz. /// credit: Omniaz

The Use of Artificial and Virtual Intelligence in Retail

There are a variety of ways that retail companies are cleverly utilizing artificial intelligence, states Marc Giovannini, founder of Omniaz. He highlights use cases, explains the growing interest, and discusses why hyped products like the much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro may be a push toward mass adoption, but are not the breakthrough product the industry is waiting for.

Forum Schwanthalerhöhe (left), Forum Hanau (right) /// credit: HBB

Sustainable Reorientation of Shopping Centers

Online retail continues to change the shopping landscape, and people have adapted their leisure behavior as a result of the pandemic. Consequently, the role of shopping centers needs to be rethought. Shopping centers are no longer straightforward “shopping machines”, but must prove themselves as sustainable and versatile community centers, argues HBB.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Chris Igwe (right) /// credit: ACROSS, Chris Igwe

OUTLOOK 2024: “Serve The Local Community”

“Placemaking does not have to be a complex configuration of multiple uses, but one that is seen as being in harmony with the people it wants to serve,” states Chris Igwe, Global Retail Expert, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

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F&B INSIGHTS BY WILL ODWARKA
An exclusive collection of columns and video discussions by Will Odwarka, founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, and Jonathan Doughty, a leading professional in both the foodservice and commercial property industry, on the topic of F&B and Placemaking.
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