Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, is set to further extend its national presence with the acquisition of approximately 6 ha of land near Vama Giurgiu, on the border with Bulgaria. 

Romanian developer Iulius will start this month a remodelling of its mixed-use project Palas Iași, based on a concept by architecture firm Foster + Partners.

Focus Estate Fund has acquired three shopping centers in Poland. The assets' total Gross Leasable Area (GLA) is approximately 46,000 sqm. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. 

Romanian textiles maker Brainconf is looking to start an urban reconversion project on a land plot it owns in Brăila.

German group ECE has abandoned plans to sell the Brno shopping centre Galerie Vaňkovka, reports E15.cz. 

Prime Kapital Development and MAS PLC are preparing to open their new Mall Moldova project in Iași next month.

The European luxury retail market has been thriving, with 83 new luxury stores opening in 2024 across 20 key shopping streets in 16 cities and 12 countries, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest insights.

Linklaters has advised Nhood and Ceetrus on their partnership with Apsys, which aims to transform the commercial market in Poland by initiating innovative and sustainable development projects. Their first cooperation will be Wilanów Park shopping centre in Warsaw. 

Shopper Park Plus Nyrt has acquired a portfolio of four retail parks on behalf of its Slovakian affiliate, directly from Tesco in a sale and leaseback transaction. The four retail parks are located in Žilina, Nitra, Trnava and Dunajská Streda, with each of the centres being anchored by a Tesco grocery store on a new long lease. 

The qualified investor fund REALIA FUND SICAV has expanded its portfolio with another acquisition in northern Moravia.