All Retail articles – Page 2
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Asset Manager NewsRetail Attractiveness Index: European retail markets rebound after pandemic
The positive trend in European retail markets is becoming more entrenched. The signs of recovery that emerged in the first quarter of 2023 gained in strength and breadth in Q2 2023. This upward trend then continued in the majority of countries in the first quarter of 2024.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate acquires neighbourhood shopping centre De Korf
Achmea Real Estate has acquired neighbourhood shopping centre De Korf in Krimpen aan den IJssel on behalf of the Achmea Dutch Retail Property Fund (ADRPF) from Van der Vorm Vastgoed. The 9,000 m2 centre has 34 tenants and is fully let. The neighbourhood shopping centre focuses on daily shopping with tenants such as Jumbo, Lidl, Action, Kruidvat and Zeeman.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate leases over 7,000 sqm to international retailers in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague
Achmea Real Estate has leased a total of 7,260 sqm of retail space to new tenants on behalf of the Achmea Dutch Retail Property Fund (ADRPF) in recent months. In addition, several existing leases were extended on a long-term basis.
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White papersSee, Like, Click, Buy
As retailers extend festive shopping seasons and leverage social media platforms to boost sales, the social commerce industry is expected to soar.
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White papersEurope’s Retail Renaissance
Europe retail reboots: location, adaptation, & integrated models unlock value. Dive into the post-pandemic boom.
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Asset Manager NewsRedevco Rolls Out Close to €380 Million in Transformational Residential and Retail Investments in Rotterdam
The construction launch of the Baan Tower, one of the most sustainable residential developments in the Netherlands on Monday, and last week’s opening of the world’s largest Zara store, both in Rotterdam, are two of four projects representing a total of close to €380 million of investments managed by Redevco in the second largest Dutch city.
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White papersRethinking retail: centre:mk
Our Q4 real estate case study looks at how centre:mk in Milton Keynes – managed by Federated Hermes – is looking to set a new standard for community engagement and sustainability.
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White papersSurprise! Retail real estate is going strong
Contrary to what many believe, the retail real estate sector may offer the resilience income and growth investors are seeking. Compared to the other major real estate sectors, retail currently offers higher yields and likely less competition for investor acquisitions.
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Asset Manager NewsRetail Attractiveness Index: Recovery of European retail markets gains breadth
As early as the first quarter of 2023, Union Investment’s Global Retail Attractiveness Index (GRAI) showed tentative signs of recovery in individual European retail markets.
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Asset Manager NewsStanding tall: outlet centres’ continued resilience a rare chink of light for retail sector
In recent years, headlines regarding the retail sector tended to be on the more sensationalist, negative side of the spectrum.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate receives two mandates totalling EUR 117 million for Dutch Retail Fund
Achmea Real Estate has received two mandates totaling EUR 117 million from a Dutch insurer for the Achmea Dutch Retail Property Fund (ADRPF). The insurer is already a participant in the Retail Fund.
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White papersRetail Investors’ Behaviour in the Digital Age: How Digitalisation is Impacting Investment Decisions
“Most people are prone to investment biases, do not diversify enough and fail to rebalance their portfolios. Robo-advisors have helped retail investors in this task. We have shown that improved diversification and rebalancing greatly enhances their performance.”
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White papersReal Estate Case Study: 11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds – a bridge between two revolutions
Our Q2 real estate case study looks at how the site of a low-grade retail park in Leeds has been transformed into a thriving regeneration scheme that now boasts some of the most sustainable buildings in the UK.
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White papersBehavioural Biases Among Retail and Institutional Investors
Decision-makers are often subject to various behavioural biases. Although they may affect both retail investors and professional money managers, behavioural biases are likely to be more severe among retail investors.
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White papersRetail warehouse parks shine in Europe’s burgeoning retail recovery
European retail real estate investment is bouncing back in tandem with the postpandemic surge in consumer spending in stores.
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White papersSustainable preferences differ across Europe
What motivates retail investors when it comes to sustainability-related investing? And do the factors that influence their decision-making vary from country to country or at other levels such as financial literacy? We believe the answers have significant implications for the development of sustainable finance products and asset pricing.
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White papersAsia logistics property: A boost in return potential?
Asia Pacific e-commerce growth continues to outpace the rest of the world, supporting demand for more and modern logistics property in the region. Real estate price adjustments as well as emerging investment opportunities could further boost return potential.
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White papersHow dangerous are 0DTE options?
The tell-tale signs are present: high trading volumes, retail investor buy-in and bloggers competing with Wall Street technicians for airtime. Is the craze for 0DTE – zero-day-to-expiry – options fomenting a meltdown on the scale of 2018’s ‘Volmageddon’?
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White papersCrouching Tiger, Hidden “Rabbit”
Read more on how 5G technology plays a pivotal role in the Chinese live-streaming e-commerce market.
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White papersRetail: Looking behind the headlines, opportunities for the cautious and the brave
The headlines for retail real-estate investors were difficult before the Covid-19 pandemic, worse through it and arguably struggling coming out of the other side. The retail real-estate market remains challenging at a headline level, but the detail is more interesting and opportunities prevail.
