March 2026

Outlet Update March 2026

Collection of the latest news from across the European outlet industry

In a retail landscape often defined by disruption and uncertainty, the outlet sector has learned to live with setbacks and remains one of the most resilient and innovative segments of retail real estate.

When Halle Leipzig The Style Outlets opened in April 2016, it arrived with a clear point of difference: it was the first outlet center in Central Germany. Ten years later, that first-mover status has been turned into something more substantial — an established regional destination that has grown with its market, expanded its offer and steadily deepened its appeal to customers across Leipzig, Halle, Dresden and the wider region.

Regine Schöllkopf-Pinakidis, CEO of Outletcity Metzingen, on luxury strategy, internationalization, and the continued evolution of the outlet format.