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THE SPANISH LUXURY BRAND LOEWE HAS
UNVEILED ITS FIRST AUSTRIAN FLAGSHIP STORE IN VIENNA

In the middle of Kohlmarkt, one of Vienna’s central shop -
ping streets known for its luxury stores, Loewe presents
a comprehensive range of women’s and men’s fashion,
bags, accessories, shoes, small leather goods, glasses and
jewellery as well as scarves and shawls in a sales area
measuring 347sq m.
The interior of Loewe’s new store mixes textures, colours
and shapes with handmade ceramic tiles in shades of brown,
green, white and silver which harmonise with tactile marble.
Other materials used, such as oak, brass and concrete, con -
trast with the soft opulence of linen and velvet textiles.
The store also features Berin Club armchairs and antique
Spanish ceramic vessels. Signature Loewe designs, includ-
ing a table made of recycled leather and a bench made of
quilted leather, are intended to underline the brand’s focus
on high-quality manufacturing.
Custom-made wool carpets from Spain, featuring repro-
ductions of abstract landscapes by British textile artist
John Allen, round off the interior.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
MITISKA REIM ADDS PRIME SES EXPANDS IN CROATIA
CENTRE TO ITS PORTFOLIO WITH S-PARK VARAŽDIN

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Mitiska REIM, the leading specialist investor in European conven Last month, SES Spar European Shopping Centers started con-
ience real estate, has announced the acquisition of OC Cassovia, struction of the S-PARK Varaždin in the northwest of Croatia. In
a grocery-anchored retail centre in Košice, the second-largest a first step, the existing structures on the site will be demolished,
city in Slovakia. with the construction work for the new retail park beginning two
Acquired on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund in partnership with months later.
local partner Asset Services, alongside co-investment from the The new S-PARK will breathe new life into this historic but
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), this long-abandoned site of the former “Varteks” textile factory.
latest investment is the ninth by Mitiska REIM on behalf of funds Where once textiles were produced, a diverse and modern retail
in Slovakia over the past two years. park is set to open in 2027, featuring 12 shops, gastronomy with
OC Cassovia comprises more than 70 retail units with a gross outdoor seating and a range of service offerings across an area
leasable area (GLA) of 22,950sq m and parking for 1,200 cars. of 11,500sq m.
Grocery-anchored by a Lidl supermarket, other tenants include The centrepiece will be the region’s first INTERSPAR hyper-
international retailers Kik, Sinsay, Pepco, Intersport and JYSK, market. The real estate developer and operator SES is investing
alongside local brands Form Factory Fitness, Benu Pharmacy, more than EUR28M in the project, thus continuing its expansion
Gate, 101 Drogerie and Kinekus. in the Croatian market.
Together with Decathlon, Möbelix, Asko Nábytok, Decodom, The introduction of the new S-PARK in Varaždin will signifi-
Siko, NAY Electrodom and a planned new Kaufland supermarket, cantly improve the range of services and amenities available to
it forms a key convenience shopping destination in Košice and the people in the city and the surrounding area, particularly in
eastern Slovakia. terms of local supply and attractive anchor stores.

The Lego Group will open Tasmania’s first
Lego-certified store in Hobart this October,
in partnership with the Alquemie Group.
The upcoming 330sq m store will be
located in a prime retail location on Elizabeth
Street near the waterfront and will be among
the largest Lego-certified stores in Australia
and New Zealand.
The Hobart location will feature highlights,
including a ‘Pick and Build’ wall and Build a
Minifigure Station for creating exclusive char-
acters, interactive play zones and hands-on
building experiences, in addition to a wide
range of Lego sets.
“The new store in Tasmania will stand as
a unique destination for creativity, imagina-
tion and hands-on play and we look forward
to celebrating the joy of building with the
local community,” said Troy Taylor, VP and
GM of Lego Australia and New Zealand.

8 RETAIL & LEISURE INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 2025