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HyperIn: Winter Is Coming …

Retail real estate is facing tough times as we close in on the prospect of a long, cold winter. Amidst the impending energy and economic crisis and an escalating threat resulting from a war in Europe, for many, the fear is here. Investor insecurity is high, and property owners are wary of fuel and finances running into scarce supply. However, as we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, where there is a challenge, there is also an opportunity.

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Do Not Mess with Gen Z!

In terms of marketing, they are by far the most powerful generation that has ever existed and could be the most useful when it comes to bringing people back to physical stores.

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“ESG Is an Earnings Opportunity, Not Just an Obligation”

While Western Europe is struggling with the aftermath of the coronavirus and is plagued by inflation concerns, Nepi Rockcastle has delivered 2019-level numbers and boasts a full development pipeline. In an interview with ACROSS editor Reinhard Winiwarter, CEO Rüdiger Dany explains the peculiarities of Eastern European markets, why he is neither concerned about inflation nor in the position of having to actively seek tenants for his sites, and why he sees ESG investments as real earnings opportunities.

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IMCR programs – Mentoring in unpredictable times

Especially in unpredictable times people need guidance. The International Mentoring Community of Real Estate was created to provide this guidance and to build a most valuable community of experts who can share their knowledge and experience with those who need it and also between themselves. ACROSS spoke with Anna Zachara-Widła and Michał Miazek, founder of IMCR, about their way of mentoring and program.

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“Consumer Trends – Do You Know the Latest Ones?”

The events of the last few years, increased transparency in general, and last but not least, technology and globalization have resulted in a new kind of customer. These new customers are both mature and competent. Retailers would do well to regard them as such.

MAPIC 2022: It is All about Connecting Players

According to MAPIC Director Francesco Pupillo: During times of transformation, we have to guide people in a better and more intensive way. Therefore, he wants to increase the value enjoyed by the attendees of this year’s MAPIC by, among other things, connecting them via special events and focusing more attention on new and innovative retail models.

Multi Poland: Marketing is a Key Value Driver for Real Estate Assets

In times of unpredictability, marketing spending is usually the first candidate for budget cuts. Marketing management in the commercial real estate sector must be highly focussed on the issues that are fundamental to the business of property owners which directly contributes to increasing their value.

How to Avoid Accusations of Greenwashing While Effectively Marketing Your Green Efforts

Many retail real estate companies are currently hesitant to promote their sustainability efforts. The fear of being accused of greenwashing if the location or company is not 100% sustainable outweighs the potential upside of leasing to green-minded tenants. Yet, there is a clear and simple strategy when it comes to marketing one’s sustainability efforts without fearing to be accused of greenwashing.

Smart shopping, safe spaces, and strong resilience

Neinver is celebrating its 25th anniversary and operates 21 centers –17 are outlet centers–with 1,600 stores located in Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands. Their new Leasing & Retail Director, Joan Rouras, talks with ACROSS about the perks of the outlet center concept, possible future challenges, and his new role to maximize the performance of their 800 brand partners.

Shopping with All Five Senses

What does that really mean? Retail professionals have been engaged in this discussion for decades. The idea of creating physical, emotional shopping experiences has become an integral part of the retail discussion since physical, brick-and-mortar retail began to decline in popularity.

The Comeback

How the placemaking industry emerges stronger from the pandemic. Our 10 strategies for future-proof vibrant places.

DL City Zgorzelec Shopping Center sold

DL Invest Group has finalized the sale of the DL City shopping center in Zgorzelec in Lower Silesia (Poland) with a return on equity of 253 pct.

EBRD invests €24.7 million in first MAS Securities’ real estate green bond

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has successfully subscribed to a €24.7 million ticket as part of an inaugural five-year €300 million green bond issuance by MAS Securities BV. The firm is wholly owned by MAS Real Estate Inc., an investor and operator of predominantly retail real-estate assets that focuses on central and eastern Europe (CEE).

“Catchment Areas Are Changing”

As a Member of the Management Board of the Spar Group, Marcus Wild has been responsible for real estate, the sports retail chain Hervis, and business process management since January 1, 2021. He is also responsible for SES, a shopping center subsidiary, which he steered to market leadership in Austria and Slovenia in his role as CEO. In this interview, we speak with an industry player who has “switched sides”.

Special Issue “Come Back Smarter”

Is the covid-19 crisis making the placemaking industry smarter and how covid-19 is changing the more nimble? What international industry experts have to say about it.

Outlook 2021

Most experts in the European placemaking industry have adopted a consciously positive stance with regard to the recently commenced business year.

Will governments do their part now?

“The challenge in 2021 is to get back to business at a full speed, understanding that unemployment has gone up considerably in some countries, that the power spend of our customers might have suffered and that, disappointingly but not surprisingly, too many governments in this world do not seem to have control over the pandemic situation.”

Projects & Openings Europe

Cano, GERMANY +++ Galerija Belgrade, SERBIA +++ Galeria Andrychów, POLAND +++ Prishtina Mall, KOSOVO +++ Drehscheibe, GERMANY +++ Novum Presov, SLOVAKIA +++ Mesto Vstrechi, RUSSIA +++ AFI Brasov, ROMANIA +++ Center Alt-Erlaa, AUSTRIA +++ Plärrermarkt, GERMANY

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THE LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE WE SHOULD STRIVE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Originally developed solely to meet the daily needs of consumers, shopping centers quickly became an asset class. The model worked very well for a long time, but as consumer behavior has changed, so have the requirements of tenants, operators and investors. The obvious task to satisfy customers, business partners and stakeholders is: Get your customers to return to your locations. Clear differentiation and positioning as well as a clear focus on people are crucial.
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