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„Cost efficiency and transparency“ – according to Markus Schmut, these are the two big “drivers”, especially for the retail real estate industry in the coming year. We have spoken with Markus Schmut, the managing director of Fairmoney. Using a shopping center as an example of a case study, he shows us what is possible with efficient fixed cost management.

Meeting customer expectations for omnichannel experiences is key to the success of the mall of the future, argues Peter Tonstad in his PropTech column. His company, Placewise, is heavily investing in products in order to address the longer-term expectation that shopping centers will become true omnichannel offerings.

While the pandemic inevitably slowed the growth of the outlet market last year, most centers are performing surprisingly well, as a report by Ken Gunn Consulting for MAPIC also notes. The industry is proving that experience and flexibility are key to a successful retail formula. As a result, key players, in particular, are confident that the current challenges can be overcome.

The leading owner-operator that is redefining the outlet shopping experience with a portfolio of eleven premium outlet centers in nine European countries – has had its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating of BBB+ with a stable outlook affirmed by ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

At a time of record high inflation and rising interest rates, consumers are expected to spend less on virtually everything for the foreseeable future. Naturally, companies are focused on operational efficiency and cost cutting. Both investment and innovation are often deferred or postponed.

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.

Orion Capital Managers has announced a number of significant lettings at its Telford Centre, so helping footfall to recover back to near 2019 levels at the 92903 sq m destination.

The renovation of Angel Central Shopping Center in London is a great example of why the community should not only be involved in the selection of the offer but also in architectural decisions. This article was created as part of reporting on the ACROSS readers’ trip to London in cooperation with the ACSP.

Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, has signed a 10-year lease on 307 sq m at Basingstoke’s Festival Place. The new store will be located on the ground floor and stock Ted Baker’s full range of womenswear, menswear and accessories.

To succeed in the digital age, landlords and operators must embrace a culture of fact-based decision making. Adopting advanced analytics tools and investing in the collection of valuable data to inform their business decisions will enable them to improve their own business performance, that of retailers, and, indeed, that of the rest of the retail industry.

We are all still feeling the social and economic disruption caused by the pandemic. The harsher the global impact, the better we should be able to understand each piece of the entire puzzle. The purpose of this article is to open a discussion on an important topic in retail real estate, based on data and forecasts provided by RegioData Research.

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.

Designer Outlet Soltau is celebrating ten years since opening to the public with exclusive offers, live music and many surprises for the whole family.