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Discover the first stop of our Retail Park focus: 🇫🇷 France 📊 Representing 24% of global retail park GLA, the French market has established itself as a benchmark for innovation and long-term growth. While large commercial zones on the outskirts of major cities have been part of the retail landscape for decades, France has consistently pushed the sector forward by pioneering new retail park formats, including: ✅ Family Villages ✅ Open-Sky retail concepts ✅ Street-Mall developments If you want to learn more, or are looking to network with retail park professionals, attend MAPIC 2026 and our special Retal Park Summit: http://spkl.io/60427BREp #RetailParks #RetailRealEstate

🎢 Where Leisure Meets Real Estate: Discover LeisurUp by MAPIC Whether you're a leisure operator looking for your next location, a landlord seeking innovative concepts, an investor exploring new opportunities, or an IP brand looking to expand into physical experiences, LeisurUp offers direct access to the people and projects shaping tomorrow's lifestyle destinations. ✅ Meet landlords, developers and investors from across Europe and beyond ✅ Discover new leisure concepts, business models and partnerships ✅ Explore the latest trends in location-based entertainment and experiential destinations ✅ Connect with industry leaders driving the transformation of retail, urban spaces and mixed-use developments If you're involved in creating destinations that people want to visit, experience and return to, LeisurUp by MAPIC is where those conversations start. Learn more: http://spkl.io/60437BunJ #LeisurUp #MAPIC #LeisureIndustry #RealEstate #ExperientialRetail

🚨 Exhibitor Announcement: MAPIC 2026! Take a sneak peek at the confirmed exhibitors already on board: Deichmann, Cenomi Centers, EntreCampos, CBRE, Okyanus Akvaryum, NEINVER, Groupe TF1 Business Solutions, Indotek Group and more! Secure your spot now – don’t miss out! 👉 http://spkl.io/6042AIuao

Gen Z is reshaping retail faster than ever. But what really drives their choices? During MAPIC 2025's special NextGen Retail Day and with Retail Professionals, a selection of ESSEC Business School's students explored the paradoxes, expectations and behaviours of a generation that will represent 30% of global consumers by 2030. From price sensitivity and second-hand shopping to community, ethics and social influence, this study highlights the new rules brands and retailers need to understand to stay relevant. The findings reveal a generation looking for: • Authenticity and community • Quality and affordability • Ethical positioning without compromise on convenience • Seamless digital and physical experiences Discover the full study and what it means for the future of retail : http://spkl.io/6043765zT And join us at MAPIC 2026 for more conversations between real estate professionals and the new generations.

Showcase your leadership and innovation in retail real estate at the MAPIC Awards 2026. The MAPIC Awards recognize the industry's most outstanding and impactful projects from around the world. This is your opportunity to gain international recognition and celebrate excellence alongside the sector's leading players. 🏆 Submit your project in one of the following categories: • Best New Store Concept • Best Refurbishment Project • Best New Development Project • Best Urban Regeneration Project 📩 Entries are now open. Don't miss your chance to put your project in the spotlight: http://spkl.io/60487Bewp 📅 Save the date: MAPIC Awards Ceremony 🗓 3 November 2026 - 19:00 📍 Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals

Uniqlo is redefining experiential retail with the grand reopening of its 4,590 sq m Emporium Melbourne flagship. The newly renovated space moves beyond transactional shopping to create an immersive, community-driven hub for the brand's LifeWear philosophy. Discover how Uniqlo is blending global reach with local creativity in Mark Faithfull’s latest article. Read the full story here: http://spkl.io/60457BMGT #RetailInnovation #ExperientialRetail #UniqloMelbourne

Each month we spotlight standout store openings shaping retail across Europe and globally. From Asian debuts to more digital-first brands exploring physical formats, here are five openings that caught our attention this month: 1. CHAGEE – Seoul Much loved premium Chinese tea brand, Chagee, has made its Korean debut in Seoul, offering their authentic high quality drinks throughout 3 new stores that have opened simultaneously across the city with its flagship in Gangnam. “We aim to offer a new experience that combines the traditional value of tea with a modern lifestyle. Rather than focusing on rapidly expanding, we want to prioritize establishing stable standards, maintaining the same consistency in Korea as we have globally”, – James JH Kim, Korea CEO 2. JYSK – 9 countries across Europe Danish home furnishings brands, Jysk, pushes forward with its aggressive global expansion plans with 12 new stores across 9 different countries in Europe, from Italy and the Netherlands to Turkey, Ukraine and Bosnia & Herzegovina. “With more than 3,600 stores primarily across Europe, JYSK is already widely established and known for our great offers in many places, but there is still room for more stores, and we want to get even closer to the many customers who live in European capitals and other key cities,” – Rami Jensen, President & CEO 3. Ulta Beauty – Dubai Through a partnership with Alshaya Group, US-based beauty giant Ulta Beauty opens its first 2 stores in the UAE in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates & Dubai Mall. The opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s continued expansion across the Middle East. “This opening marks an important milestone in our broader international growth strategy and reflects our focus on bringing Ulta Beauty’s distinctive beauty experience, expert services and welcoming shopping environment to more guests across the region,” – Kristin Wolf, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer 4. Maison Alaïa – Bangkok With its very first boutique in Thailand, French luxury house Alaia makes its Thai debut at the prestigious Central Embassy in Bangkok, marking a major milestone for the brand in Southeast Asia. The new boutique aims to create an immersive retail environment that mirrors the maison’s design philosophy and Parisian heritage. 5. REVOLVE – Los Angeles The digital-first multi-brand fashion retailer Revolve, opens its second physical store and official flagship in The Grove in Los Angeles, bringing an exciting new multi-brand shopping option to LA and further exploring its expansion into brick-and-mortar. “After years of building our powerful global brand online, we are excited to leverage our brand strength into a physical environment that reflects the discovery, connection, and elevated experience at the core of the Revolve brand,” - Michael Mente, Co-Founder and Co-CEO #RetailMarketSignals #StoreOpenings #RetailTrends #RetailExpansion #GlobalRetail

Congratulations to the winners of the MAPIC Italy Awards - Special 10th anniversary edition! Last night, a very special ceremony was held at Rho Fiera Milano, celebrating 10 years of retail success in Italy. Thanks to our community for their votes, to our Global Sponsor Svicom S.p.A. Società Benefit who shared their 30th anniversary with us, and to CNCC - Consiglio Nazionale Centri Commerciali and Confimprese for their support and amazing work in the industry.

Excited to welcome a dynamic mix of international brands to MAPIC this year ✨ From iconic global names to fast-growing concepts, brands already confirmed include Adidas, EVA, TK Maxx, Swarovski, Levi’s, Bijou Brigitte, Foot Locker, Easy Cash, Joe & The Juice, LTB, Moleskine and Hunkemöller. If you’re looking to grow your network, discover new concepts and meet the brands driving retail expansion, we’d love to see you at MAPIC: http://spkl.io/6040AhwPw

From humble beginnings to a global phenomenon, Sohail Alimohamed shares the inspiring journey of chaiiwala. Learn how the brand blends tradition with modern retail strategies to create a unique customer experience. 📖 Read Mark Faithfull’s exclusive interview: http://spkl.io/6048Ah1wu #RetailVoices #Chaiiwala #Entrepreneurship