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R E T A I L , a way of life

RETAIL FIRST As the beating heart of cities, our malls off er a new type of retail mix that is constantly being tweaked and enhanced in response to consumer demand. We seek out today s hottest brands, as well as digitally native retailers, to open up physical stores within our malls. Our number one priority is always to support, magnify and amplify their reach. Whether for flagships or concept stores, pop-ups or standard spaces, small boutiques or large department stores, we pride ourselves on off ering the best possible showcase for their wares. Our visitors wouldn t have it any other way. A 6,650-sq.m. welcome for the latest Primark opening at Belle Épine (France).

T R E A T Y O U R S E L F Beauty and well-being brands spread their wings during the year. Rituals opened stores in Jaude (France) and Mayol (Toulon), with more coming soon in Mérignac Soleil (France) and Drammen (Norway). Normal set up shop in Créteil Soleil, Grand Place, Espace Coty, Mérignac Soleil, Noisy-le-Grand and Rennes in France and at Field s (Denmark). Primor also began trading in Espaço Guimarães (Portugal). For time-conscious visitors, a dental clinic opened at Centrum Galerie (Germany), and a SoMeD medical center will soon be welcoming patients at Sentiers de Claye-Souilly (France).

Normal has opened four new stores in France.

S P OT L I G H T O N S P O R T S W E A R Sports and athleisure took the spotlight in 2020, in step with major consumer trends. Some of the many openings included Nike (Milanofiori, Milan), New Balance (Porta di Roma, Rome) and Decathlon (Nový Smíchov, Prague). Snipes also inaugurated a store in Belle Épine ( France) and AquaPortimão (Portugal), with new locations coming shortly in Rives d Arcins (France), Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Grand Littoral (France) and Parque Nascente (Porto).

Costes at Alexandrium (Netherlands) is the height of elegance.

Snipes has set up camp at Belle Epine (Thiais, France).

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