In Central and Eastern Europe, BIG has pursued a dual-track strategy: building a strong footprint in the Balkans via BIG CEE, and entering Poland only three years ago. Within this short period, the Polish arm has grown to a portfolio of 10 operating retail parks, with three more in development, making it one of the fastest-growing players in the country. To understand how BIG managed such rapid expansion in one of Europe’s most competitive retail markets, we spoke with Eran Levy, Chief Operating Executive of BIG Poland.
According to EY-Parthenon Performance Ranking, determining factors in the Austrian retail market are price, trust, and experience. At the same time, “Affordability” remains as top purchasing factor, as sustainability loses some relevance compared to previous year.
Global lifestyle retailer MINISO, known for its high-quality but affordable pop culture products and collectibles, announces to the opening of its latest store at Ealing Broadway on 30th October at 12pm.
Shopping centers are more than just places to shop – they are lively marketplaces that help shape the life and atmosphere of both city centers and district centers with their diverse mix of industries and tenants and their wide range of services. Here are some prime examples from ECE’s center portfolio for that.
VIA Outlets has successfully placed €500 million of senior unsecured fixed-rate green bonds due 2032. The issuance attracted strong demand from institutional investors resulting in a €1.8+ billion orderbook and an oversubscription of 3.6x. The bonds carry a seven-year maturity and a fixed annual coupon of 3.5%.
A surprise move in the retail sector: Austria’s Leder & Schuh AG, best known for its flagship brand Humanic, has been sold to the Slovenian investment firm Advance Capital Partners. Despite the change in ownership, the company’s headquarters for its 210 stores and 1,700 employees will remain in Graz, Austria.
A €5 million investment in Austria’s largest indoor fun park strengthens the repositioning of Center West Graz as a leading leisure and entertainment destination.
Vienna’s Westfield Donau Zentrum is celebrating its 50th anniversary under the motto “50 Years of Future – Shaping the Shopping Experience of Tomorrow.” Austria’s largest shopping and leisure destination is not only looking back at five decades of transformation but also forward, with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and urban quality of life.
Commercial advantage belongs to those who move with insight, not instinct: As much of Europe’s real estate market cools, the Nordics are bucking the trend, driving growth not through location alone, but by redefining value around experience, insight, and resilience. A new framework, the “Modern CRE Algorithm”, shows how smartly designed tenant experiences and data-driven intelligence are turning properties into thriving ecosystems.
As reported by the Swiss Retail Federation, the country’s retail sector has achieved exemplar results, cutting food losses by 20% between 2017 and 2024.
Two Viennese congresses demonstrate that the real estate and the retail industries are well aware of their challenges and finding new strategies to thrive.
According to the World Market for Luxury Goods 2025 by Euromonitor International, the luxury market is set to reach an amount of €1.4 trillion in 2025 – in spite of currently ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical turmoil.
Kering and L’Oréal announced today that they are entering a long-term strategic partnership in luxury beauty and wellness. This binding agreement encompasses the acquisition of the House of Creed by L’Oréal, the beauty and fragrance licenses of iconic Houses of Kering and an exclusive venture to explore business opportunities in the field of wellness and longevity.
Part of the Austria based Erste Group, REICO is soon to acquire PALLADIUM Prague shopping center, in Prague, Czech Republic. As of today, the value of the transaction has not been revealed, and the transaction is currently being assessed by the Office for the Protection of Competition (UOHS).
German retailer REWE Group announced that its revenue rose by 3.7% year-on-year to €44 billion in the first half of the financial year, calling the period both “challenging” and “successful” at the same time.
Designer outlet shopping is no longer considered a niche retail format. It has become a resilient growth story within the global retail real estate sector. Combining premium brands with guaranteed year-round value – outlets typically offer 30–70% savings on merchandise – drawing in shoppers who are increasingly value-conscious but still aspire to purchase luxury and lifestyle labels.
Investment market results in Poland for Q1-Q3 2025 reflect stable market condition, with year-to-date volume aligning closely with the Q1-Q3 2024 results. By the end of September, the Polish investment market reached a total volume of €2.6 billion within 105 transactions, indicating increased liquidity. Polish capital continues to gain momentum, capitalizing on attractive pricing opportunities. In contrast, core capital remains cautious, with only two transactions exceeding the €100 million mark.
QTU, Albania’s first shopping center, marks its 20th anniversary – celebrating two decades of redefining retail, leisure, and family experiences. The milestone highlights a story of innovation, customer loyalty, and strong emotional connection. Its month-long anniversary campaign drew record footfall and reinforced QTU’s position as Albania’s most established and future-ready shopping destination.
Recent survey by the Croatian Competition Agency shows rise in nominal revenue on the grocery retail market, reaching around €8.41 billion in 2024.
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