PropertyEU Magazine April 2012

The April edition of PropertyEU Magazine explores how e-commerce is radically transforming the retail property sector, forcing landlords and tenants to rethink their strategies and develop multi-channel sales routes. Our Cover Story looks at the latest e-tailing trends and which players are at the forefront of the internet revolution.

Other features in this edition:

Wave of new malls - Europe saw a wave of new shopping centres open their doors in March. Regeneration is still the name of the game, but shiny new malls are still springing up in places like Serbia

French harness us expertise - Following its tie-up with Simon Property, Klépierre has gained not only a new investor but also a strong retail partner which will give it more leverage in the market place

Redevco rethink - Europe’s largest private retail investor is playing it safe and pulling out of emerging markets to focus on retail in Europe

Debt platform - Henderson Global Investors has joined the recent rash of fund managers to launch a debt platform

CEE and Nordics - Investors in CEE and the Nordics are moving beyond traditional strongholds into areas offering strong growth potential

Chinese in Paris - Hong Kong-based HKMA is the latest ­sovereign wealth fund to turn to Paris in a bid to diversify its exposure to Europe

Warsaw spire - Set to be the tallest building in Warsaw, Ghelamco’s 220-metre-high Spire symbolises the wider transformation of the city

Kanam sale spree - German fund manager KanAm has clinched two big-ticket sales in London and Paris as part of its liquidation programme

City branding lessons - Dutch cities need to lift their marketing game if they are to attract businesses and skilled workers, city guru Greg Clark warns

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