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Prime rental rates in Bulgaria remain steady

Colliers recently published a “Retail Market Overview” of the first half of 2016 in Bulgaria. It indicates that the market will undergo sustainable development, with decreasing levels of supply and stable demand until the end of the year.

The name of the brand

“VIVO!” is a supra-regional brand strategy Immofinanz pursues at its shopping centers. The flagship project is VIVO! Stalowa Wola in Poland, which opened almost one year ago.

How to design a good story

ACROSS takes a closer look with Toni T. Jörgens of ESP. Design Studios on how storytelling and integrated design processes can be useful to turn shopping centers into engaging customer experiences.

“The best is yet to come”

On June 30, Bill Kistler was appointed as ICSC’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA. In his interview with ACROSS, he talks about his goals, cooperating with the EU—and a positive future for the industry.

„Glasgow will be targeted“

In this interview with ACROSS, Anne Murray from InvestGlasgow and Stephen Bibby from Cushman & Wakefield explain the Scottish city’s investment opportunities.

Gift Cards for Shopping Centers: Individual and Innovative

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY | Gift cards are becoming more and more popular. With a shopping center gift card, consumers are always sure to give the right present. That is why it is also important for malls continuously to adopt to this trend and offer their own individualized gift cards.

YOU CAN’T DO BUSINESS WITH HUNGRY CUSTOMERS

A lot has been said and written in the past years about the necessary reorientation of shopping centers and other retail locations, and at least as many measures were also realized since then.

Creating competitive cities in the age of urbanisation

In 2009—for the first time in history—the world’s urban population exceeded its rural population. By 2030, the number of people living in cities around the world is expected to increase by one billion.

“Extension is a must!”

The mixed-use-property Eurovea in Bratislava is being extended. In an interview with ACROSS, an owner Peter Korbačka explains why Eurovea is in urgent need of expansion.

“Seamless Leisure – Seems More”

In an interview with ACROSS, Gastón Gaitán, Manager and Director of theleisureway, explains why leisure is a branding instrument—the identity of the whole shopping center is at stake.

Hungary abolishes Sunday shopping ban

The re-introduction of Sunday business hours for shopping centers in Hungary was announced and introduced unexpectedly and with surprising speed, even quicker than the introduction of the obligatory Sunday shopping ban in March 2015. Why was it so urgent?

Going global

In my last article, I talked about the need to introduce new operators into our industry, to allow the smaller operators and companies access into the world of shopping centers, and to support them as they grow.

“Our tenants know what our brands stand for”

Immofinanz is expanding rapidly in Central and Eastern Europe with its VIVO! shopping centers and STOP SHOP retail parks. In an interview with ACROSS, COO Dietmar Reindl explains the underlying brand strategy.

Towards a shopping destination

The declared aim of the Mall of Switzerland, which opens its doors in the fall of 2017, is to become a destination and a favorite, both for tenants and visitors.

THE CITY WITHIN THE CITY

How real estate and shopping center developers can profit from district and
neighborhood developments despite strenuous demands and economic risks.

Fashion Mecca Deluxe in the Heart of Vienna

More than 20 luxury shops, a five-star hotel, exclusive apartments, and modern office space: The “Goldenes Quartier” (“Golden Quarter”), developed by SIGNA, is in a prime city center location and casts its spell on both tourists and locals.

Glasgow: the Shopaholic’s Paradise

In an interview with ACROSS, Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council, explains how the City Center Strategy protects and progresses the retail offer.

Destination Food

Why is everybody talking about food in shopping centers this year? Because it matters, of course.

Shopping trend: Prepaid cards

It is important for retailers in shopping centers to offer state-of-the art payments. Payment methods and behaviors are changing. Prepaid cards are one of the shopping trends that meet the needs of modern consumers and they are becoming increasingly popular. The concept of gift cards is especially highly rated. For malls, they are a way to ensure customer loyalty by offering their own individualized gift cards. SIX Payment Services has issued its 1 millionth prepaid card and will continue to focus on them.

CEO PERSPECTIVES 2025 – When the Tenant Thrives, the Asset Flies
What will it take in 2025 for an asset to take off? For this special, we asked leading figures in the European retail real estate sector what they see as the most significant current challenges, as well as the solutions needed, for retail assets not just to survive but to prosper.
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