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The Takeover That Wasn’t: Frasers Falls Short at Hugo Boss

The British Frasers Group has failed in its bid to take control of Hugo Boss. While the retailer has increased its stake to almost 48%, shareholders backed management’s argument that the €38-per-share offer undervalued the German fashion company.

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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.

IULIUS partners with Generatik for digital indoor advertising in Romania

The Iulius Town Timișoara and Palas Iași mixed-use developments, together with the Iulius Mall network in Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Suceava, are the first locations of a national operator to be fully integrated into Generatik, the platform transforming how brands plan and book advertising campaigns in shopping centers.

Generatik, Romania’s first platform dedicated to digitalizing indoor advertising in shopping centers, and IULIUS, one of Romania’s leading developers and operators of mixed-use real estate projects, announce a partnership that marks a defining moment for the country’s indoor advertising market. This is the first nationwide integration completed by the platform, and the first national mall […]

CC Real supports WOOP!’s expansion as exclusive advisor

WOOP!, an operator of indoor leisure and entertainment parks headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is preparing to expand its concept across Europe, with Austria and Germany as the first target markets. CC Real will exclusively advise the company in identifying suitable cities, properties and local partners for new entertainment destinations.

The cooperation builds on the companies’ joint project at Center West Graz, where WOOP! opened its first location outside Slovenia in October 2025. WOOP! operates five destinations in Slovenia and Austria, covering more than 20,000 sqm of entertainment space and welcoming more than 800,000 visitors a year. From Graz to a wider European roll-out WOOP! […]

Retail Real Estate Has Repriced. Now It Has To Be Reworked.

Lars Jähnichen, Managing Partner at IPH Group, argues that repricing alone won‘t make retail assets investable—the real work still lies ahead.

In the current market environment, discussions often focus narrowly on pricing. In my view, this is a dangerously narrow-minded approach. Retail real estate is not attractive again simply because prices have fallen. Repricing is a starting point, not an investment case. A lower entry price shows where the market has landed after years of correction. […]

The Discounter Dilemma: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Strategy?

A growing number of shopping centers across Central Europe and the Balkans are turning to discounters to fill vacant space and generate additional footfall. On the surface, the strategy appears logical. Discounters provide strong brand recognition, attract customers, and can quickly absorb large units that might otherwise remain vacant. Yet their increasing presence also raises […]

Shopping and lifestyle destination Westfield Wroclavia is part of the global Westfield network

Effective, September 17, 2026, Wroclavia officially became Westfield Wroclavia, joining the network of Westfield flagship assets across Europe and the US.

This unique platform of retail and lifestyle destinations incorporates exceptional retail mixes, exciting brand experiences and interactive events, as well as industry-leading services and sustainability standards. The launch of the Westfield brand in Wrocław was celebrated with a live performance by European pop star Álvaro Soler, alongside nearly a week of special events and experiences […]

Cribbs continues F&B evolution with Pho letting

Vietnamese street food operator Pho has become the latest new dining arrival at Cribbs after signing a 15-year lease for a 3,681 sq ft space.

Pho will replace Carluccio’s when it opens later this year and follows the recent openings of Picaro Lounge, Joe & The Juice, Pizza Express, Honest Burgers, and Wingstop as Cribbs continues to evolve its F&B offering. This is set to become Pho’s second location in Bristol as it continues its UK expansion and will join […]

Action celebrates 250th store in Italy

The 250th store is the fifth store to open in the province of Bari, is the second Action store in the city.

the non-food discounter, is opening the 250th store in Italy today, in the city of Bari, its fifth in the province and the thirteenth in the Puglia region. From today onwards, residents of Bari and the surrounding areas will be able to enjoy the Action Formula: a selection of 6,000 good quality and increasingly sustainable […]

Construction starts on XOPark Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria

The sixth retail park in the national XOPark chain will welcome Kaufland’s first store in the city.

Trinity Capital has officially started construction of XOPark Gotse Delchev. The sixth project in the national XOPark retail parks chain is scheduled to open in autumn 2027, bringing a new-generation retail and social destination to residents and visitors of the region. The leading investor in retail real estate in Bulgaria has confirmed its partnership with […]

Romania’s Mall Advertising Index Reaches Record 64% Conversion Rate as CEE Expansion Begins

The Mall Effect Index (MEI), believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind measuring indoor advertising performance and consumer behavior in shopping centers in Central and Eastern Europe, has recorded its third consecutive year of growth in Romania in 2026. The index is published annually by Generatik, a Romanian indoor advertising technology platform, […]

How music sets the tone for business success

Atmospheric marketing is nothing new in retail. Stores have long been designed to shape buyer mood and encourage purchases using layout, lighting, colour and other sensory cues to attract customers and create memorable interactions. Yet one of the most influential elements of any environment often receives far less attention: sound.

SPONSORED ARTICLE This has become the driving force behind a new campaign by leading audio brand Sonos exploring the measurable impact that sound can have on commercial performance. Underpinning this campaign is a scientific report titled ‘Sound for Business’ developed under the academic supervision of Professor Daniel Müllensiefen from the Institute of Systematic Musicology at […]

Fiba Commercial Properties Returns to Capital’s Global 50 Turkish Companies List

Fiba Commercial Properties has once again been included in Capital magazine’s “50 Global Turkish Companies” list. The commercial real estate business operates across Turkey, China, Romania, Moldova, and Kosovo, with a portfolio spanning shopping centers, offices, residential properties, cinemas, and hotels. From Turkey to Romania and China Fiba Commercial Properties is part of Fiba Group, […]

Hollister makes South West outlet Debut at Gloucester Quays, UK

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that global lifestyle brand Hollister has signed for its debut outlet store in the South West, at Gloucester Quays.

Hollister has signed for the 8,000 sq ft unit on High Orchard Street, adjacent to the main entrance into Gloucester Quays’ outlet mall, and opposite leading retailers Sostrene Grene and All Saints. Hollister, a brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., offers quality apparel, accessories and fragrance, and is particularly well aligned with Gloucester Quays’ growing […]

NEPI Rockcastle Agrees €200 Million Sale of Ozas Shopping and Entertainment Center

The transaction marks NEPI Rockcastle’s exit from the Baltic region and supports capital redeployment into Central and Eastern Europe and Spain.

NEPI Rockcastle has agreed to sell Ozas Shopping and Entertainment Center in Vilnius, Lithuania, to UTIISIB UAB “Prosperus Retail Property Fund” for a gross transaction value of €200 million. The deal marks the retail real estate investor’s exit from the Baltic region and is expected to generate estimated net proceeds of €179 million. According to […]

ALEXA in Berlin Ranks Among Germany’s Top 3 Shopping Centers

The Sonae Sierra-managed ALEXA shopping center in Berlin has landed third place among 400 shopping centers rated in the newly published Shoppingcenter Performance Report 2026.

It also retains its lead in Berlin, taking first place there for the fifth time. Owned by Union Investment, ALEXA has ranked among the country’s top shopping centers for years. It placed seventh nationally in the 2025 report and has consistently held a spot in the top 10. The Shoppingcenter Performance Report is published annually […]

Eurofund Group Appoints New Asset Management Director

Christina Lusk joins the business as asset management director and will work across all UK retail asset management mandates. She will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of all major UK retail assets throughout their investment lifecycles. She joins from NewRiver REIT, having previously been asset management director at Ellandi LLP through its 2024 […]

German Council of Shopping Places Elects New Board

The German Council of Shopping Places (GCSP) has elected a new board for the next four years. Ulrich Schmitz of ECE Marketplaces was appointed chairman, succeeding long-serving chair Christine Hager. Susanne Gehle of Kaufland Dienstleistung and Simon Splittgerber of Union Investment Real Estate will support him as board members. The elections took place during the […]

Sillpark Innsbruck Invests €30 Million in Modernization

SES is investing more than €30 million in the modernization of Sillpark Innsbruck. The shopping center, which opened in 1990 as Innsbruck’s first inner-city shopping mall, is being upgraded while remaining open to visitors. The project includes architectural improvements, upgraded retail space, and the development of a health park covering more than 3,000 sqm in […]

Michael Murray Elected Head of Hugo Boss Chair

Michael Murray, CEO of Frasers Group, has been elected chairman of the supervisory board of Hugo Boss. He succeeds Stephan Sturm, who recently announced his resignation from the board following changes in the German fashion company’s shareholder structure.

Frasers CEO Michael Murray was elected Head of Chair of Hugo Bossduring the supervisory board’s regular meeting. He joined the board in May 2025, following his election at Hugo Boss’ annual general meeting. Frasers Continues to Strengthen Its Position Murray’s election follows Frasers Group’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire a majority stake in Hugo Boss. The […]

Hahn Sierra Food Retail Fund acquires Mercadona portfolio

The Hahn Sierra Food Retail Fund, established and managed jointly by Hahn Gruppe and Sonae Sierra, has acquired a portfolio of nine supermarkets in Spain.

The seller is an international institutional investor. All nine properties are fully let on long-term leases to Mercadona, the market leader in Spanish food retail. The investment volume totals more than EUR 60 million. The portfolio, first announced in May and under exclusive negotiation since then, is now firmly part of the fund’s holdings. Additional […]

Europe’s Retail Paradox: Incomes Rise, Retail Share Falls

NIQ Geomarketing‘s European Retail Study shows that despite rising incomes across the EU-27, retail‘s share of private consumption dropped to its lowest point since the pandemic peak.

While purchasing power and retail turnover continued to increase across Europe in 2025, retail’s share of total consumer spending declined for the fourth consecutive year. According to NIQ Geomarketing’s latest European Retail Study, retail accounted for 31.9% of private consumption in the EU, down from 32.7% in 2024 and significantly below the pandemic peak of […]

Westfield Shopping City Süd, Austria Turns 50

From a pioneering shopping city outside Vienna to one of Europe’s largest retail destinations, the Shopping City Süd has evolved through five decades of retail, leisure and changing consumer expectations.

On September 22, 1976, the Shopping City Süd opened its doors in Vösendorf, south of Vienna. Conceived by Austrian entrepreneur Hans Dujsik and inspired by the American shopping center model, the project introduced a new type of retail destination to the Austrian market. With approximately 100,000 square meters of sales area and 160 stores at […]

“AI Is Becoming the New Interface Between Retailers and Customers”

Zsolt Kákosy MBA FRICS, Member of the RICS Europe World Regional Board representing CEE & SEE, Member of the RICS MEG in Hungary, on agentic commerce, and why physical stores may matter more, not less.

ACROSS: In most segments, recent trends are all pointing towards AI, and the same rule applies to the retail sector. How would you describe the key differences compared to directions in the past? Zsolt Kákosy: In the past, retail trends centered on the online-versus-brick-and-mortar dynamic and the rise of experiential shopping, where customers visited stores […]

Heinemann opens ÍSLAND Duty Free at Keflavík Airport, Iceland

Gebr. Heinemann has officially opened together with airport operator Isavia the newly renovated ÍSLAND Duty Free shops at Keflavík Airport. The opening marks the completion of a comprehensive redesign that began after the change of operator in spring 2025. For Gebr. Heinemann, a German family business founded in Hamburg and a global expert in Travel […]

Kaufland Changes Germany Chief

Kaufland is changing the head of its German business after just over a year. Stefan Hoppe is leaving the company with immediate effect. He took over as chairman of the management board of Kaufland Germany in August 2025. Ivan Chernev, 43, succeeds him with immediate effect. Chernev has been with Kaufland for more than 20 […]