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Christoph Andexlinger, Chairman of the conference-organizer ACSP, and CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Places, opened the summit, welcoming more than 130 participants from 14 different countries. /// credit: ECSP

ECSP Summit — A Platform To Give Voice To The European Retail Real Estate Sector

Under the motto “Creating beloved places – social, sustainable & successful”, the 2025 European Shopping Places Summit brought together leading experts in the retail real estate sector from 14 different countries to discuss how to make shopping places more sustainability-oriented, successful, and impactful on a social level, while giving voice to the different markets in Europe.

Euphoria, a new dawn, or more of the same? – The investors’ view on the placemaking industry in 2024 /// ACROSS RETAIL TALK: MARCH 20TH 2024, 4 PM (CET), ONLINE/ZOOM

2024 could become another relatively quiet year for transactions. However, the prospect of more moderate interest rates means several players are much more optimistic about the future. Others still see a real turnaround a long way off. How do investors view the placemaking industry in 2024: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel or is there a freight train coming your way?

The Swiss Retail Forum will take place at Radisson Blu, Zurich Airport. /// credit: SCSP

12th Retail Forum Switzerland: Experience the future of retail at first hand

The 12th Swiss Retail Forum for the retail, commercial real estate and shopping center industry is just around the corner and promises to be an exceptional experience for industry professionals and interested parties. On November 7, 2023, leaders from a variety of fields will come together to provide world-class insights, practical knowledge and invaluable networking opportunities.

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MAPIC launches new retail brand incubator: MAPIC Academy Challenge

In collaboration with Nhood, the initiative’s exclusive partner, MAPIC will support the development of 5 new retail brands looking to open their first physical stores as part of their strategy—offering a physical pop-up space and presence at the event.

25th Retail Symposium ///credit: Heidemarie Kriz

25th Retail Symposium by RegioPlan: “Follow the Beat!”

On May 10, 2023, the Austrian retail and retail real estate industry came together at the 25th RegioPlan Retail Symposium. The event highlighted current and expected market conditions, trends and investments and offered a valuable platform for industry experts to connect.

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The Future of Retail, Place & Community – Session II

ACROSS-partner urbanOvation organized a series of discussions exploring trends driving the future of the built environment. The second part will take place 19 October 2022 17:00 – 18:30 (CEST) via Zoom. Register now and get a free spot.

ACROSS RETAIL TALKS ON “FOOD ANCHOR – THE ACTUALLY ‘SAFE’ ANCHOR”

This time, our recurring online event, ACROSS Retail Talks, this time, took a close look at what food anchors mean for the profitability of a location’s success, how the collaboration between the involved stakeholders works, and why flexibility is not only the key learning from the pandemic, but also the key strategy for the future.

MIPIM Awards 2022, Winners Announced

13 best development projects from around the world have been honored in Cannes. The winner in the category “Best Shopping Center” is CAP300 in France. Frederiksberg Allé 41, Denmark, is the winner of the category “Best mixed-use Development”.

Mixed emotions at MIPIM 2022

Even though MIPIM was only halfway through, the trade fair management is already reporting successes.

MIPIM 2022: This year’s Buzzword is ESG

The return to a virus-free world, the fight against global phenomena such as climate change, and the conflict in Ukraine – this and many other issues are driving the retail industry in Cannes.

Messe Frankfurt cancels consumer goods fairs

In view of the exponential worsening of the pandemic situation worldwide and the accompanying tightened travel and contact regulations, the consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld planned for January 2022 and Ambiente for mid-February 2022 are cancelled. There are no plans to postpone the events.

BWP expands Frasers Plus remit with East Mids appointment

BWP Group has been appointed to deliver the integrated marketing remit for Frasers Plus Designer Outlet East Midlands.

Spotlight on Entertainment: ACSP Congress 2026 /// Vienna, Austria, 13.10.2026.

This year, the ACSP Congress 2026 installed by the Austrian Council of Shopping Places (ACSP) is returning to Vienna in October, with a special focus on experiential and entertainment offerings.

Time Out Brings Its Flagship Market Home to London

Time Out Market will open its first London location in 2028, transforming a landmark building at Piccadilly Circus into the global flagship of its growing food hall portfolio. The project underlines the increasing role of food, culture and entertainment in shaping successful urban destinations.

New Book by Ibrahim Ibrahim Explores the Next Evolution of Physical Retail

In his new book Culture Stores, Ibrahim Ibrahim and Koral Ibrahim argue that the future of physical retail lies not in transactions, but in creating places where people connect, participate and belong.

Bold moves, not replacement: F&B in placemaking

F&B concepts that redefine placemaking — and why developers cannot ignore them anymore.

A new model for saving local food businesses

Rather than opening new locations, Cuisyn and Haus der Bäcker are preserving restaurants and bakeries without succession plans. Their acquisition model safeguards jobs, local identity, and vibrant city centers.

The end of retail-only destinations

Homeira Amiri, co-founder of the think tank Future of the Guest Economy explores, how F&B is reshaping the value logic of shopping centers.

CC Real Expands Croatian Management Platform

CC Real has taken over the management of Avenue Mall Zagreb, further expanding its shopping center management platform in Croatia and highlighting the growing importance of specialized asset and property management across Central and Southeastern Europe.

BIG Poland acquires Grodzisk Sfera Park, expands to 13 properties

BIG Poland adds the 11,000 sqm Grodzisk Sfera Park retail park to its portfolio, marking its second asset in the Mazovia region and bringing total GLA to nearly 258,000 sqm.

Umdasch names new CEO for The Store Makers’ Division

Umdasch Group appoints Dr. Christian Herbinger as CEO of its store construction division, succeeding Silvio Kirchmair effective January 2027.

Canadian Couche-Tard to acquire majority stake in Żabka

Transaction represents largest acquisition in Couche-Tard history and establishes controlling position in one of Europe’s leading convenience and digital retail platforms.

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier welcomes new Lindt flagship boutique

Lindt will open a 330-square-meter flagship boutique at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier in Q4 2026.

Anika Schmidt joins BBE Handelsberatung Management Board

With her international expertise in procurement, private label and assortment strategy, she brings valuable input for BBE’s clients and for the company’s strategic development.

NBMI & Sonae Sierra’s joint venture: Eight shopping centers acquired in Spain

Norges Bank Investment Management and Sonae Sierra have formed a joint venture, which has signed an agreement to acquire eight shopping centers in Spain, comprising more than 250,000 sqm of gross leasable area and a gross value of approximately EUR 1.5 billion.

Cafés surge as consumers trade down: Hospitality trends H1 2026

CACI found through its spend data that consumers are increasingly trading down from traditional restaurants in favor of coffee shops and food-to-go concepts, as ongoing cost pressures continue to shape spending habits.

Online growth & AC boom: CECONOMY lifts adjusted EBIT 22% in Nine Months

CECONOMY grew nine-month sales to €18.4 billion and adjusted EBIT to €342 million, driven by online growth and a summer AC boom.

Historic architecture and retail: Store design by Schwitzke & Partner

Following store projects across Germany, Roermond, and London, Schwitzke & Partner is supporting Kapten & Son’s European expansion with a new store on Amsterdam’s Kalverstraat.

Record €290 million refinancing for Westend, Hungary

Gránit Pólus Group has closed a €290 million green loan agreement to refinance the Westend complex, marking Hungary’s largest real estate refinancing transaction in five years.

CC Real Secures €130 million refinancing for City Center One Split

CC Real secures €130 million refinancing agreement with Erste Bank Croatia for City Center one Split, strengthening the capital structure of one of Croatia’s leading retail assets.

Frasers Group Builds Stake in Burberry

UK retail group Frasers Group has disclosed a 4.16% exposure to British luxury brand Burberry, continuing its strategy of building strategic investments across the fashion sector.

Daniel Schwarz to Head Primark’s Germany and Austria Operations

Daniel Schwarz will take over as Managing Director of Primark in Germany and Austria effective August 1, 2026.

New F&B concept in Vienna: imBrot – Der Sandwich Store

With the new snack bar concept imBrot – Der Sandwich Store on Vienna’s Wipplingerstraße, umdasch The Store Makers has created a brand world that puts the product front and centre without compromise.

Marta Hamarowicz appointed as Retail Leasing Manager in Poland for Adventum

Adventum appoints Marta Hamarowicz as Retail Leasing Manager in Poland, bringing over 20 years of retail, office and logistics experience to the role.

NEINVER names Vicente Muñoz Boza as new General Manager

NEINVER has appointed Vicente Muñoz Boza as the company’s new General Manager and a member of its Board of Directors. Daniel Losantos, a NEINVER shareholder, is leaving his position as Chief Executive Officer.