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New Head of Newsec Digital Accelerator

Newsec launches a new initiative, Newsec Digital Accelerator, to further enhance the position within digitalization and sustainability. Christoffer Börjesson is appointed to head up and continue developing this strategy.

JLL Poland presents new Management Board

JLL’s new management board is made up of a team of leaders featured with cross-sectional competences, and experience spanning both the real estate market and other sectors.

Ulrike Gehmacher is the new Head of Group ESG at Immofinanz

Ulrike Gehmacher has taken over the sustainability agendas of Immofinanz as the Head of Group ESG. In this role, she has been responsible for the group-wide coordination and implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy since the beginning of February 2022, leading a cross-functional ESG committee that implements a sustainable value chain in the company.

Thomas Hinderling is the new Head of Center & Mixed-Use Site Management

Thomas Hinderling will become Wincasa’s new Head of Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) as of May 1, 2022. He takes over the position from Felix Kubat, who is leaving the company at his own request. Philipp Arnold will succeed him as Head of Mixed-Use Site Management (MUSM) German-speaking Switzerland.

Andreas Höfner moves up to Managing Director at GARBE

Höfner leads the team at the Frankfurt am Main location and, as Managing Director of GARBE Institutional Capital Deutschland GmbH, is responsible for Product Development, Underwriting, and Research & Strategy.

VIA Outlets Appoints Two New Board Directors

VIA Outlets has announced two senior additions to its Board of Directors. Jaap Tonckens, currently an advisor to the Board, was recently appointed as a Non-Executive member of the Board, whilst Rita Schroeven, the company’s Head of Legal Affairs, is taking up a role as an Executive member of the Board.

Vincent Bacas is Redevco’s new Portfolio Director NL

Redevco announced Vincent Bacas to join its team in the Netherlands as Portfolio Director. He will be reporting to recently appointed Co-head Client & Fund Management Thierry Cahierre, who is also responsible for the company’s global Asset & Development Management function.

Tereza Jelínková to lead CWK’s sustainability team in CEE region

The operation of the firm’s Sustainability and ESG teams in the CEE region will be co-ordinated by Tereza Jelínková, Associate in Cushman & Wakefield’s Czech office. She will thus expand her existing role in the Project Development Services team where she is currently responsible for the Project Management team focused on asset level projects and sustainability.

Christina Neuper is the New Managing Director at BNP Paribas Real Estate

Christina Neuper joins the management board of BNP Paribas Real Estate Property Management GmbH (BNPP REPM). Since 2015, she has been responsible for property management activities in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg as Regional Director and, as Head of Key Account Management Germany, for the nationwide support of existing customers.

Redevco appoints Elsbeth Quispel as Head of Innovation

Redevco appointed Elsbeth Quispel in the newly created role of Head of Innovation. She will be reporting to recently appointed Redevco Board Member Marrit Laning, who is responsible for Strategy & Innovation. Elsbeth will be driving the company’s PropTech strategy and broader innovation journey.

New generation at Max.Center Wels and Mariandl Krems

As of March 1, SES is filling the center management of two shopping malls in Austria from its own ranks: Doris Panagl will take over the management of Max.Center Wels, Marie-Theres Skribanowitz will manage Mariandl in Krems. Long-time center manager Egbert Holz, who has been responsible for both centers since they opened, will retire in the spring after 23 years of service.

AFI Completes €282M Acquisition of Six Romanian Retail Parks

AFI has finalized the €282 million purchase of six retail parks from MAS in Romania, forming the seven-asset AFI Value Park network with over 155,000 sqm of GLA.

IPH: 47,000 m² leased in H1 2026

IPH Group leased a total of 47,000 square meters of retail space through new leases and renewals in the first half of 2026.

Rabanne appoints Olivier Rousteing as Creative Director

Rabanne announces the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as Creative Director, marking a significant new step in the Maison’s evolution.

Retail drives Poland’s property investment market in H1 2026

Poland’s H1 2026 investment market hit €3bn across 66 deals, the strongest in a decade. Retail led with 34% share, driven by major portfolio transactions including Posnania, Vendo Parks, and Auchan/Ceetrus deals.

Cut & Craft opens expanded space at Victoria Leeds

Victoria Leeds, the lifestyle destination owned and operated by Redical, announced that British premium steak restaurant, The Cut & Craft, completed the £1.5m expansion of its Leeds restaurant.

Retail transformation by Rituals: 30 working days, 1500 renewed boutiques

Rituals Cosmetics will start one of Europe’s largest retail transformations in August, renewing 1,500 boutiques across 30 countries with an investment of €40 million.

Frasers Plus Braehead’s major investment momentum continues

Frasers Plus Braehead is entering a new phase of investment-led growth, with significant new leisure operators, major retailer refurbishment and continued enhancement activity reinforcing its position as one of Scotland’s leading retail and leisure destinations.

Westfield Černý Most expands brand mix with wave of new openings

Prague’s Westfield Černý Most welcomes Douglas, Cropp, HEAVY TOOLS, YOYOSO, Fielmann, Bliss Flowers and Miramira as retail line-up continues to grow.

Rethinking growth strategy: PUMA’s transformation

PUMA reshapes its leadership and business units for 2026, here’s what the numbers say about its reset strategy so far.

lululemon in Europe: First opening in Bucharest, Vienna is next

lululemon has officially entered Romania through its franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group, marking the company’s fourth new market entry in 2026, with the opening of first Viennese store scheduled for this summer.

Nhood provides Specialty Leasing for ten shopping centers owned by Focus Estate Fund

The one-year agreement, signed on 5 June, covers the temporary letting of retail spaces and outdoor areas at properties across Poland.

PUMA appoints new Vice President BU Core

Sports company PUMA has appointed experienced industry leader Marcia Dos Santos as Vice President BU Core, effective 15 July.

Neil Slater steps down as CEO of Redevco

Neil Slater to step down after leading Redevco since 2023.

Premium fashion retailer Belstaff joins Designer Outlet Leeds

Global Mutual, asset manager of Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds, has secured Belstaff as the latest premium retailer to join the destination, further strengthening its fashion line-up and marking another strategic letting as it continues to enhance the centre’s brand mix.

Avenue Mall Zagreb sold for nearly EUR 100 million

GTC has signed a EUR 98 million agreement with InterCapital Real Estate Fund for the sale of Avenue Mall in Zagreb.

Retail Investment in Spanish Retail Parks Exceeds EUR 415 Million Through May 2026

Investment in retail parks in Spain surpassed EUR 415 million in the first five months of 2026, signaling continued strong investor appetite for the format.

Sonae Sierra Acquires Portfolio of Nine Mercadona Supermarkets

Sonae Sierra has acquired a portfolio of nine Mercadona supermarkets in the Iberian market, marking a significant move into food-anchored retail real estate.

Silverburn: a £414m Heavy Lifter for Scottish Economy

Report from EY quantifies the center’s annual economic contribution and reinforces its role as a regional economic engine.

€464 Million of New Financing to support FREY’s Growth

FREY announces the signing of a €54 million mortgage financing, secured against its premium Spanish retail park Parc Vallès.

The Label Yard comes to London Designer Outlet

London Designer Outlet (LDO) has announced that premium streetwear and modern fashion store The Label Yard is set to open a 773 sq ft store after agreeing a short-term lease.

Tesco reportedly considering withdrawal from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Tesco is reportedly exploring strategic options, including a possible sale, for its Hungarian, Czech and Slovak operations, sources tell the Financial Times.

Making the most of Summer: Retail Destinations turn into Social Hubs

The summer season brings the opportunity of shopping centers to engage their visitors in a fun and clever way–through social events.

Three New Leases Strengthen MERCADEN® Böblingen, Germany

MERCADEN® Böblingen is starting the second half of 2026 with three new leasing successes.

Pop Mart Expands Store in ALEXA, Berlin

Berlin’s ALEXA shopping center is now home to what the company calls the largest Pop Mart store in continental Europe.