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FASHION HOUSE OPENS A NEW €25M

OUTLET CENTRE IN BUCHAREST

Leading international fashion outlet developer, FASHION
HOUSE Group has officially opened its doors to a €25M
new outlet centre in the east of Bucharest, the Group’s
second outlet centre in Romania’s capital.
As the first new outlet centre to open on mainland
Europe this year, FASHION HOUSE Pallady spans over
12,000sq m accommodating 62 stores, a children’s play
area and restaurants. More than 100 new jobs have been
created through the opening of the first phase whilst the
second and final phase of the scheme will commence
development next year.
Visitors to Bucharest’s newest shopping destination
can access everyday discounts of up to 70 per cent off
some of the world’s leading fashion brands. These include
Puma, Killtec, Tom Tailor, Lee Cooper, Triumph, Otter,
Sizeer, Ecco, Colin’s, U.S. Polo Assn. amongst many others
in a wide ranging variety for customers.

FOOTLOCKER HAS LAUNCHED A NEW STORE AND THE COMMUNITY FOCUSED, 550SQ M LOCATION HAS OPENED ITS DOORS IN PLAZA CATALUNYA IN
BARCELONA AND FEATURES A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN RETAIL EXPERIENCE. THE NEW SPACE FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY, WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS SUCH
AS MANNEQUINS CREATED FROM REUSED SNEAKERS, AND ORIGINAL STORE ARTOWKR BY LOCAL ARTISTS, INSPIRED BY THE CITY ITSELF. FOOTLOCKER HAS
PARTNERED WITH TWO ARTISTS FROM BARCELONA, CREATING MURALS IN-STORE AND A SERIES OF COINS THAT CUSTOMERS CAN COLLECT DURING THEIR VISIT.

CULTURE KINGS TO MAKE LARGEST FOOD COURT

NEW ZEALAND DEBUT IN HUNGARY TO OPEN

Australian streetwear brand, Culture Kings, makes its New Zealand Hungarian developer Futureal will open the food court of the
debut as it opens its first store in Sylvia Park. Opening this July, the Etele Plaza shopping centre in Budapest this September. The food
store will feature over 100 street, sport, and fashion brands from court will feature a direct connection to the roof terrace, unique
around the globe like Carre, Aaliyah, Saint Morta, Timberland, Vans, interior design and a wide selection of gastronomy options,
Champion, Lacoste, and Asics, to name a few. including many popular quick-service restaurants, cafés and an
Aubrey Cheng, Leasing General Manager, Kiwi Property, said open kitchen concept.
that landing Culture Kings at Sylvia Park is a massive win for Kiwi The shopping centre’s food court covers almost the entire
Consumers. “With the streetwear scene becoming increasingly third floor of the building and will allow over 1,000 people to
vibrant in New Zealand, the move to bring Culture Kings to Sylvia dine comfortably and safely at any one time. The interior dining
Park reflects the direction of the market and allows Kiwis closer area will seat 950, while another 150 seats will be installed on the
access to international brands and trends,” said Cheng. roof terrace. A direct roof terrace connection will open the space
According to the brand, the store will offer live music courtesy towards nature both literally and atmospherically.
of their in-store DJs, a premium barbershop, and regular meet Food court guests will be able to choose among popular
and greets from top athletes, artists, and tastemakers, just like its brands including Buddha Bar, Hummus Bar, Bellozzo, Pizza Me,
Australian and overseas counterparts. Zing Burger, Burger King and KFC amongst others.

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