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OVER 16,258 SQ M OF NEW DEALS AT MERRY HILL IN 2022 CAPPED OFF BY LIDS REGIONAL DEBUT

Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of Lids, a leading global retailer specialising in licensed sports and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel, at retail and leisure destination Merry Hill. The regional debut caps off a successful period, with more than 16,258 sq m of new deals secured in the calendar year at the destination.

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MAPIC Award Winners announced

Congratulations to all MAPIC Awards winners, who were honoured for their excellence, innovation, and creativity in the retail real estate sector.

Left: Giles Membrey, Managing Director Rioja Estates. Right: At Malmö Designer Village, Rioja Estates will be investing around 5.5 million euros in landscaping. | Credit: Rioja Estates

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF SUSTAINABILITY?

Brands have long understood the importance of presenting their sustainability credentials to consumers. Along with other policies, such as those relating to bullying in the workplace and mental health, sustainability plays an important part in a brand’s identity, and rightly so.

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Chainels expands into travel hub sector

Chainels, the tenant experience platform, has launched in two travel hubs across Europe, leveraging its retail expertise to expand into a new sector. Utrecht train station, run by NS Stations Retailbedrijf a subsidiary of the Dutch national rail company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), and Vienna International Airport will both use Chainels’ digital platform to improve communication with retailers and service providers.

The most promising development projects

Despite all challenges, a lot is happening in the retail real estate industry and great projects are in the making. This is best illustrated by the entries for the MAPIC Awards 2022 category “Best performing Shopping Center”. They include assets such as shopping centers, outlets, and retail parks. They show innovation through new technologies, customer loyalty programs, retail mixes and architectural features which come together for the aim of increasing footfall, customer satisfaction, average spending and offering a unique experience in a new shopping destination. All these outstanding projects demonstrate the strength, innovation, and positivity of our industry.

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FOUR NEW FLAGSHIPS FOR SEVEN DIALS´ NEAL STREET

Shaftesbury has announced the opening of four new flagship stores on Neal Street, Seven Dials. Minimalistic clothing brand, Absence of Colour, lifestyle brand, Rockett St George, independent watch retailer, Mr Jones Watches, and a creative activation run by community organisation, My Runway Group, have joined Seven Dials’ diverse array of brands, located in the heart of London’s West End.

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OPENING: IT’S PARTY TIME IN QUARREE, GERMANY

On the 11th of November 2022, another owner-operated store opened in QUARREE with a unique concept: It’s Party Time offers creative accessories for cake and cupcake decorating, party table accessories and personalized gift baskets. Services include gift delivery by comic mascots, custom cakes and event organization.

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Real Estate Marketing – Why Not Do It Better?

“The world keeps on turning, but marketing strategies have been the same for decades,” is the verdict of Bernhard Klein, Chief Marketing Executive of IMMOFINANZ, on traditional marketing efforts in the retail asset class. In his guest contribution, he outlines various opportunities and improvements with the help of software-based automation of sales and marketing processes.

Ulrich Schmitz, Tobias Pickert, André Wittstock. Credit: ECE

THE ENERGETIC RENOVATION ROADMAP: MAKING SHOPPING CENTERS FIT FOR THE FUTURE

Climate-neutral real estate and long-term value retention: How can high-footfall properties such as shopping centers be operated in a climate-neutral manner in the future? What steps need to be taken in order to achieve that goal, and how much will it cost? ECE has developed a customized Energetic Renovation Roadmap for that particular asset class to help answer such questions.

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FESTIVAL PLACE, UNDER AEW EUROPE, TURNS 20 THIS OCTOBER

UK top 25 shopping center, Festival Place, celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. Under the ownership of AEW Europe, the 102,000 sq m scheme has established itself as the leading retail destination in Hampshire.

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“Europe’s Secret Weapon: The Single Market”

Retail and wholesale will need to continue to invest in digital, sustainability, and people, says Neil McMillan from EuroCommerce. ACROSS spoke with him about the current challenges facing the retail sector, the differences within the various European markets, and how the sector can deal with labor shortage and find a better e-commerce strategy.

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“Our expansions are in full swing”

Thomas Reichenauer manages some of Europe’s most successful outlet locations as Founder and Managing Director of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping. He spoke with ACROSS about his company’s plans as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

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Domy Towarowe Wars Sawa Junior has welcomed adidas Warsaw

Domy Towarowe Wars Sawa Junior has reconfirmed its unique position in Warsaw: From the beginning of September, a personalized, interactive shopping experience, and the largest selection of adidas products in Warsaw await customers on the three floors of the Sawa building at Marszałkowska Street.

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TESSUTI OPENS GLOBAL FLAGSHIP AT LIVERPOOL ONE

Grosvenor has announced that designer retailer, Tessuti, has opened its new global flagship store at Liverpool ONE, demonstrating the brand’s ongoing vote of confidence in the destination.

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ICON OUTLET AT THE O2 SIGNS MURMUR FOR DEBUT LONDON SITE

Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s premium outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of luxury homeware brand Murmur, marking the brand’s first ever London outlet store.

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TRIO OF WELLBEING LETTINGS at WEMBLEY PARK

Wembley Park has announced a trio of wellbeing lettings which together will see opticians Specsavers, independent salon Urban Rose Beauty and dog wellness centre The Cuddle Club occupy nearly 450 sq m at London’s world-famous Wembley Park neighbourhood.

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Food Hall Revolution in Poland

Food halls contradict the traditional real estate model. However, they are a successful format attracting all generations. Here are some examples from Poland.

Rüdiger Dany is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NEPI Rockcastle /// credit: NEPI

Making the Most of Customer Shopping Journeys

In order to follow and fulfil customer needs, operators of shopping centers also have to support their tenants. Furthermore, integrating online with offline elements, through proptech partnerships, is the path to maintaining a leading position, according to NEPI.

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