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STRONG SALES WILL UNDERLINE OUR CONFIDENCE

The real estate market is truly gaining pace after two years of slowdown. New buildings in Bratislava city center have maintained relatively stable price levels despite interest rate hikes, and the combination of a recovering segment and an exceptional project can present a promising investment opportunity. As investors have historically found, purchasing a new apartment in Bratislava prior toconstruction will reap returns, states Peter Píš, JTRE’s Commercial Director.

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“MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS ARE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE PLACEMAKING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT”

As an urban developer, JTRE is uniquely positioned in Slovakia due to its specialization in constructing whole city districts. JTRE is significantly changing the city of Bratislava. Recently, the company developed Eurovea, one of Europe’s largest mixed-use projects. ACROSS spoke to Pavel Pelikan, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, about JTRE’s plans, recent developments, and ways of doing business.

credit: Eurovea

A CENTER LIKE EUROVEA STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY’S SENSE OF BELONGING

In 2023, Eurovea Shopping Center opened its doors. In Bratislava, Slovakia, a shopping center has been built to the latest standards as part of a district development. Since its opening, the large-scale project has kept all its promises and has been very popular. ACROSS spoke to the management of Eurovea about the first year of operation, its USP, and its meaning to the community. Eurovea shopping center shows that modern centers must serve people rather than just sell products.

Downtown Yards design. /// credit: JTRE

JTRE’s Downtown Yards: Sales Launched And Construction Underway

The gateway to Bratislava’s rapidly expanding downtown has seen outstanding levels of interest: 135 of the 650 residences have already been sold in the pre-sale phase. JTRE’s new Downtown Yards project aims to combine the city’s contemporary cosmopolitan atmosphere with the Nivy area’s tranquil atmosphere. This modern mixed-use ‘sustainable city’ neighbourhood is under construction, and great initial market launch prices for new homes are available right now.

Food Garden at Main-Taunus-Zentrum (design). /// credit: ECE

Topping-out Ceremony For The New “Food Garden” In The Main-Taunus-Zentrum

Just a few months after the start of construction, ECE Marketplaces celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the new “Food Garden” in the Main-Taunus-Zentrum in Sulzbach near Frankfurt am Main – together with the builders, representatives of the center owners, the mayor of Sulzbach and the tenant partners. The implementation of the new gastronomic offer in one of the largest, highest-turnover and most successful shopping centers in Germany for decades is thus progressing rapidly. The opening is planned for spring 2025.

credit: German Trade Association, umdasch

Stores Of The Year: Two Projects From Umdasch The Store Makers Receive Awards

On April 23rd, the German Trade Association presented the Stores of the Year 2024 awards at the Retail Real Estate Congress in Berlin. umdasch’s two projects – BETTENRID in Munich’s Theatinerstraße and the Musikhaus Thomann in Burgebrach-Treppendorf – were named “Store of the Year”.

Thomas Reichenauer (left) is Co-Founder and Managing Director of ROS Retail Outlet Shopping; Designer Outlet Gdańsk (right). /// credit: ROS

“We Are Well-Placed To Navigate The Challenges And Opportunities Ahead”

Following a customer-centric approach, the ‘BOLD’ strategy carried out by ROS Retail Outlet Shopping across its entire portfolio reached full potential in 2023. The operator’s average sales soared by +16.5% across the portfolio in 2023, fuelled by an enriched brand mix, a stronger shopping experience and the ability to adapt to evolving market conditions.

Nove Lido, residential area design. /// credit: JTRE

Nové Lido Aims For Carbon Neutrality: Bratislava’s Enlarged Urban Center Targets High-Quality And Healthy Living

The Nové Lido urban district aims to rejuvenate the area between Old Bridge and Apollo Bridge in Petržalka – a project with ten years of planning that will expand Bratislava´s city center on the Danube’s right bank. This will build on the area’s historical identity, while also setting new ecological and community standards for Slovakia and CEE. Ongoing BREEAM Communities International certification confirms our commitment to sustainably develop this zone in the heart of the city.

Will´s F&B Insights: The (Old) Fashioned Food Court Is Dead, Long Live The Foodcourt!

As the nostalgic memories of greasy fast food and sticky trays fade away, the death of the old-fashioned food court looms over the culinary landscape. An expert in the world F&B development, Will Odwarka, founder and CEO of Dubai-based firm Heartatwork Hospitality Consulting, states in his newest column: “With the rise of trendy market halls, food halls, and multi-purpose restaurant experiences, traditional food courts are struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving dining scene. But wait a minute, is that really true?”

The premium outlet center in the heart of Salzburgerland: Eben im Pongau, Germany. /// credit: FOC Retail Service

“Small But Effective” – The Appeal Of Small Outlet Locations

FOC Retail Service GmbH operates three outlet locations in Austria and Germany, all of which have incredibly high purchasing power but are small. Managing Director Michael Lungkofler explains the potential of smaller locations, why brands are just as successful here as in prominent locations, and why, despite the excellent performance, the small sizes result from regulatory policy decisions.

Mall of Emirates interior, Dubai, UAE. /// credit: MK Illumination

Illuminating The Future: Global festive Installations Embrace Evolution And Elegance

As the year propels forward, the allure of the festive season remains an enduring opportunity for innovation, sustainability, and creativity. Post-COVID, a glimpse at festive installations worldwide unveils a fusion of emerging trends and timeless elements, poised to redefine festive decoration in 2024 and beyond. At the forefront of this evolution stands MK Illumination, weaving these trends into captivating projects that impress and inspire.

Glance Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier /// credit: credit_moka-studio+URW

Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: Opening delayed

The opening of Hamburg’s Überseequartier, planned for April 25th, has been postponed due to water damage. The center is now scheduled to open to visitors at the end of August, the operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced on Thursday.

At the beginning of January, Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof slipped into insolvency for the third time in just over three years. /// credit: Jörg Carstensen/dpa

Consortium wants to take over Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof

As reported by “Handelsblatt”, a buyer has been found for the insolvent department store chain. A consortium consisting of the US investment company NRDC Equity Partners and the entrepreneur Bernd Beetz wants to take over the insolvent department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof.

Artur Czuba, Associate Director, Investment at Avison Young

Retail parks sector in Poland – current opportunities

Over the last few years, retail parks in Poland were mostly developed in smaller formats, around 5,000 s m, either adding to the existing retail landscape or introducing modern retail amenities to smaller towns as their first such facilities. Now, there’s a noticeable shift towards larger developments, with 32 bigger retail parks (GLA > 5,000 sq m.) either being built or expanded, including six that exceed 20,000 sq m.

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THE LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE WE SHOULD STRIVE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Originally developed solely to meet the daily needs of consumers, shopping centers quickly became an asset class. The model 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.
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