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Retail Park Update May 2026

Retail parks were long dismissed as the unglamorous fringe of retail real estate — functional, car-dependent, architecturally forgettable. Today, they are outperforming nearly every other format across Europe. This ACROSS Online Special examines how convenience became a competitive advantage, and why the industry's former "ugly duckling" is now one of its most sought-after asset classes.
Outlet Update May 2026

Outlet Update March 2026

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.

City Retail Reloaded

The year 2026 has begun under challenging circumstances. Political tensions have intensified further, and Europe finds itself navigating an increasingly complex and unfamiliar global order. In this environment, the task is clear: Europe must focus on its own strengths by building resilience, forging new partnerships, and decisively seizing emerging opportunities.
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A Story of a Lifetime: Rüdiger Dany

Retail real estate was written off. While others talked crisis, Rüdiger Dany delivered record results anyway. Read our feature and in-depth interview on the CEO who ran NEPI Rockcastle against the prevailing narrative.

Outlet Update October 2025

Over the past two decades, the European outlet market has matured from a niche format into a firmly established and resilient asset class within the retail real estate sector. Once regarded as peripheral shopping destinations, outlets now occupy a central role in both consumer strategies and investors’ portfolios.

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.

Shaping Spaces – top placemaking projects of 2025

Across the globe, developers and architects are reimagining what it means to create “retail space.” The projects featured in this special edition, selected by leading industry experts, represent more than just successful developments; they are blueprints for the future of how we live, shop, and connect.
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European Industry Experts’ Outlook On 2025’s Challenges And Opportunities

We started 2024 with many uncertainties, and when we look back, hardly anyone wanted to commit to anything concrete. Yet, despite that, the industry clearly closed the year in a better position. To record some of the most important changes, we invited top industry experts from all around Europe to share their insights and outlook on the year ahead of us.

Retailtainment: How To Increase Experience Per Square Meter

Our cities, shopping centers, retail parks, and outlets are again full of life, energy, and innovation. However, part of the reality is that many retail concepts have disappeared, and many who no longer have their finger on the pulse will go bankrupt. Retailers who can always find answers to consumer needs will survive.

The Retail and Hotel InDUSTRY – A LONG-LASTING LOVE STORY?

From fashion capitals selling luxury products to bustling marketplaces peddling local goods, the shopping available at certain destinations is a powerful draw for many tourists. Shopping and vacations have always been closely linked. In the same way, the retail and hotel asset classes have always been interdependent.
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F&B Insights Collection

An exclusive collection of columns and video discussions by Will Odwarka, founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, and Jonathan Doughty, a leading professional in both the foodservice and commercial property industry, on the topic of F&B and Placemaking.
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Level of Demand – The level of Excellency We Should Strive for Today and Tomorrow

The model “Shopping Center” 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.

Union Investment: Transformation in Practice

Repurposing existing properties is a value-adding approach, benefiting both the capital market and users. This is why Union Investment is changing direction for the better by considering the value chain holistically. In a detailed focus topic Union Investment explains the corporate positioning, how they understand transformation, and why it is worth investing in transformation from a financial and social perspective.
Metaverse for the Placemaking Industry

The Metaverse – A big need for knowledge

The Metaverse is a current megatrend. But, hardly any other topic makes even the most experienced industry experts feel so insecure. The industry needs more knowledge about the mechanisms, opportunities, and examples of applications.