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THE SPANISH LUXURY BRAND LOEWE HAS MINISO LAUNCHES FIRST
UNVEILED ITS FIRST AUSTRIAN FLAGSHIP STORE IN VIENNA FLAGSHIP SITE IN AMSTERDAM Cultiver makes its return

Homewares brand Cultiver has made a return
In the middle of Kohlmarkt, one of Vienna’s central shop - Last month, the global lifestyle brand to Melbourne, opening a retail boutique on High
ping streets known for its luxury stores, Loewe presents MINISO celebrated the grand opening of Street in Armadale. Spanning two levels, the
a comprehensive range of women’s and men’s fashion, its very first flagship store in Amsterdam, store embodies Cultiver’s minimalist aesthetic
bags, accessories, shoes, small leather goods, glasses and the Netherlands. and showcases its full range of premium bedding,
jewellery as well as scarves and shawls in a sales area With its refreshed brand image and dining pieces and home accessories. A standout
measuring 347sq m. retail environment, the new store marks feature of the boutique is the Styling Studio.
The interior of Loewe’s new store mixes textures, colours both a major step in MINISO’s expand-
and shapes with handmade ceramic tiles in shades of brown, ing presence in the Netherlands and
green, white and silver which harmonise with tactile marble. the brand’s continued expansion across New retail park planned
Other materials used, such as oak, brass and concrete, con - Europe as it further strengthens its pres- PKB Inwest Budowa has received a final building
trast with the soft opulence of linen and velvet textiles. ence in the market. permit for a new retail park in Konstantynów
The store also features Berin Club armchairs and antique Located on Nieuwendijk Street, one of Łódzki, scheduled to open in Q2 2026. The
Spanish ceramic vessels. Signature Loewe designs, includ- Amsterdam’s oldest and busiest pedestrian scheme will offer 6,500sq m of GLA across three
ing a table made of recycled leather and a bench made of shopping streets, MINISO’s three-storey, buildings, with 153 parking spaces for customers.
quilted leather, are intended to underline the brand’s focus around 1,000sq m flagship features a It will neighbour a large residential estate and
on high-quality manufacturing. number of upgraded design elements. existing stores of Lidl, Biedronka and Dino.
Custom-made wool carpets from Spain, featuring repro- In total, the new store is home to around
ductions of abstract landscapes by British textile artist 4,000 SKUs spanning plush toys, blind
John Allen, round off the interior. boxes, mini collectibles and much more. Punkverse goes overseas
The retail division of Chinese collectible toy
comapny PunkCode, Punkverse, is set to open its
MITISKA REIM ADDS PRIME SES EXPANDS IN CROATIA NEMA DESIGN HOTEL & SPA IS READY first international flagship store in Ho Chi Minh
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City in Vietnam. Punkverse plays a central role
CENTRE TO ITS PORTFOLIO WITH S-PARK VARAŽDIN TO UNVEIL A SELECTION OF NEW SUITES in the company’s global strategy, combining toy
manufacturing, artist collaborations, immersive
technologies and international distribution.
Mitiska REIM, the leading specialist investor in European conven - Last month, SES Spar European Shopping Centers started con- A new era of elegance and exclusivity delivering an elevated guest experience,
ience real estate, has announced the acquisition of OC Cassovia, struction of the S-PARK Varaždin in the northwest of Croatia. In awaits with brand new luxury suites at combining refined comfort and exclusiv-
a grocery-anchored retail centre in Košice, the second-largest a first step, the existing structures on the site will be demolished, NEMA Design Hotel & Spa in Crete. ity with new suites that deliver privacy, Salomon launches a unit
city in Slovakia. with the construction work for the new retail park beginning two NEMA Design Hotel & Spa has sophistication and sensory indulgence, Amer Sports has launched a Sydney flagship store
Acquired on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund in partnership with months later. announced 15 brand-new luxury suites will complemented by exceptional facilities for the adventure and lifestyle brand Salomon,
local partner Asset Services, alongside co-investment from the The new S-PARK will breathe new life into this historic but open this month. Nestled along the Aegean including: as part of the brand’s global expansion strategy.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), this long-abandoned site of the former “Varteks” textile factory. coastline, NEMA continues to distinguish • NÁ LE MA – A dining destination Located in The Galeries shopping centre in the
latest investment is the ninth by Mitiska REIM on behalf of funds Where once textiles were produced, a diverse and modern retail itself as an adults-only boutique retreat offering an immersive gastronomic jour- city’s CBD, the store features decorative elements
in Slovakia over the past two years. park is set to open in 2027, featuring 12 shops, gastronomy with for discerning travellers seeking refined ney where contemporary artistry meets like exposed concrete and polished cement,
OC Cassovia comprises more than 70 retail units with a gross outdoor seating and a range of service offerings across an area luxury in the heart of Crete, just 20 min- Cretan heritage. creating a landscape that mimics mountain nature.
leasable area (GLA) of 22,950sq m and parking for 1,200 cars. of 11,500sq m. utes from Heraklion International Airport. • AÉQU – This is a transformative well-
Grocery-anchored by a Lidl supermarket, other tenants include The centrepiece will be the region’s first INTERSPAR hyper- At the NEMA site, its guests are invited to ness spa concept, designed to restore bal-
international retailers Kik, Sinsay, Pepco, Intersport and JYSK, market. The real estate developer and operator SES is investing truly disconnect from the demands of daily ance through curated treatments, serene Katowice asset purchased
alongside local brands Form Factory Fitness, Benu Pharmacy, more than EUR28M in the project, thus continuing its expansion life, stepping away from all their screens, spaces as well as a holistic approach to Newgate Investment (NGI) has acquired Fabryka
Gate, 101 Drogerie and Kinekus. in the Croatian market. routines and constant noise to rediscover personal wellbeing. Park in Katowice from TDJ Estate. Located at 51
Together with Decathlon, Möbelix, Asko Nábytok, Decodom, The introduction of the new S-PARK in Varaždin will signifi- stillness, simplicity and the restorative Designed by Dimitri Tsigos of Armii Krajowej Street next to a Kaufland store,
Siko, NAY Electrodom and a planned new Kaufland supermarket, cantly improve the range of services and amenities available to rhythm of nature. OMNIVIEW, NEMA’s new expansion the retail park offers over 8,800sq m of gross
it forms a key convenience shopping destination in Košice and the people in the city and the surrounding area, particularly in Looking ahead, the upcoming debut of is a seamless fusion of contemporary leasable area (GLA). This follows several recent
eastern Slovakia. terms of local supply and attractive anchor stores. EÉSO on 1 May 2026 will introduce 35 new elegance and authentic Cretan charm, acquisitions, bringing NGI’s Polish retail park
suites, including four brand-new ultra-lux- combining minimalist design with earthy portfolio to more than 200,000sq m of GLA.
ury categories. This expansion reaffirms interiors, sweeping Aegean views and fluid
NEMA’s unwavering commitment to indoor-outdoor living.
The Lego Group will open Tasmania’s first
Lego-certified store in Hobart this October,
in partnership with the Alquemie Group. The Savarin project by Crestyl Development
The upcoming 330sq m store will be Group has received a valid zoning decision,
located in a prime retail location on Elizabeth enabling the reconstruction of the courtyard
Street near the waterfront and will be among in the vicinity of Prague’s Wenceslas Square.
the largest Lego-certified stores in Australia The Savarin project includes the recon-
and New Zealand. struction of existing historical buildings,
The Hobart location will feature highlights, but also the creation of a completely new
including a ‘Pick and Build’ wall and Build a public space with greenery. It consists of
Minifigure Station for creating exclusive char- four interconnected, yet separate parts,
acters, interactive play zones and hands-on each of which will have its own character.
building experiences, in addition to a wide The historical riding school building will
range of Lego sets. become the centrepiece.
“The new store in Tasmania will stand as Savarin will also include a mixed-use space
a unique destination for creativity, imagina- intended primarily for cultural and social
tion and hands-on play and we look forward events or a new entrance to the metro. A pas
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to celebrating the joy of building with the sage with shops and services will be located
local community,” said Troy Taylor, VP and in the block of three buildings that are facing
GM of Lego Australia and New Zealand. Wenceslas Square.
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