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1 The Group continues its expansion through aims to increase footfall, extend dwell time private shareholders. They are partnered
the opening and rollout of prestigious brands and further consolidate the centre’s market with the Berlin-based consulting and leasing
such as Petit Bateau, Schott, Crocs, Skechers, position when it opens next year. The project specialists, Outlet Evolution Services GmbH.
G-Star, VILA and Calvin Klein. Several represents the first outlet centre expansion As the latest development by Arcus Real
brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, in Germany since the 2018 extension of Estate, Roma Outlet Village is currently under
Only & Sons and Etam x Undiz, have also Designer Outlets Wolfsburg, a notable development. Targeting the intersection of
undertaken major refits. This transformation milestone in a market that has otherwise seen international tourist flows, it aims to offer an
is taking shape in Talange, in the Moselle limited new large-scale retail developments extraordinary shopping experience in Rome.
department, where a major redevelopment in recent years. The project includes 90 shops across 21,000sq
project will give rise to the Group’s new The highly anticipated City-Outlet in Bad m of retail space in Phase 1 and an additional
flagship destination in October 2026. Backed Lippspringe (North Rhine-Westphalia), 60 shops across 11,000sq m in Phase 2. The
by a multi-million-euro investment, the Germany will now open its doors in 2027, Village will showcase luxury, designer and
project heralds the next generation of outlets: to allow additional construction time for the contemporary fashion across its more than
more modern, hybrid and sustainable. new retail spaces and integrate major anchor 140 stores and is planned to open by the end
The planned Phase II at Outlet Montabaur brands. Strolling from park to park, the of 2026.. Roma Outlet Village will become a
will add approximately 10,000sq m of unique setting makes the pedestrian zone of significant retail and tourist attraction and
GLA, around 50 additional shop units Bad Lippspringethe the perfect location for is set to invite you to experience the essence
and seven catering units, complemented the City-Outlet. The outlet fits harmoniously of Italian elegance in a setting that blends
by expanded green areas and an upgraded into the 1.2km-long city centre and the timeless architecture, curated fashion and
quality of stay. According to the developers existing retail structure. In the first phase, the warm hospitality. Surrounded by the charm of
Fashion Outlet Grundbesitz GmbH & Co. plan is to establish 30 to 40 brands offering Lazio's landscapes and rich cultural heritage,
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KG (owned by Philipp Dommermuth) and their collections all year-round at typical this is more than a shopping destination - it's
Outlet Centres International (OCI), the outlet discounts of 30 to 70 per cent off the a carefully crafted experience where style,
extension is designed to create new leasing recommended retail price. The developer and comfort and authenticity come together in
opportunities for established retail and F&B driving force behind the new retail project perfect harmony.
concepts while reinforcing the existing tenant is the City-Outlet Bad Lippspringe Projekt Elsewhere in Italy, Torino Outlet Village,
mix. By broadening the offer, the scheme GmbH, which was founded by a group of which opened in 2017 with a 20,000sq m

1. Outlet Village Sofia,
Sofia, Bulgaria 1
Developer:
Trinity Capital
2. Alpes The Style Outlets,
Valserhône, France
Developer: NEINVER

1. Marques Avenue, Talange,
Moselle, France
Developer: Marques
in Bulgaria. Located at the northern entrance compared to 2024, continuing a streak of and the Mont Blanc region and is only a five- Avenue Groupe
of the capital and integrated into the wider consecutive years of growth. The portfolio, minute drive from the TGV station. The
XOPark Sofia retail destination, the project consisting of 16 outlet centres and four retail design project has undergone a major update, 2. Outlet Montabaur,
Montabaur, Germany
introduces a retail format that has long and leisure parks, underscores the outlet prioritising green spaces, sustainable energy Developers: Fashion Outlet
been established in Western Europe but has format as a key strategic channel for brands. and mobility. Grundbesitz GmbH & Co. KG &
not yet taken root in the Bulgarian market. NEINVER continued to enhance its portfolio Marques Avenue Groupe is a leader in Outlet Centres International
Developed by Trinity Capital, the outlet in 2025 through significant refurbishment the outlet sector in France and is now a 2 3. Roma Outlet Village,
village is scheduled to open later in 2026 and projects, including a comprehensive upgrade key player in the transformation of retail. Rome, Italy
will offer around 8,500sq m of leasable space of both the interior and exterior areas at Las For more than 30 years, the Group has Developer: Arcus Real Estate
across approximately 40 stores. The project is Rozas The Style Outlets in Madrid, Spain as continuously evolved its model by combining 3
positioned at the intersection of the A1 and well as the creation of a new food plaza and price attractiveness, quality customer
A2 motorways along Sofia’s ring road, one of landscaping improvements at Castel Guelfo experience and sustainability. Driven by its
the country’s busiest traffic nodes with more The Style Outlets in Bologna, Italy. Looking signature “Free to stand out”, the Group is
than 24 million vehicles passing annually. ahead, in Spain, San Sebastián de los Reyes developing a more digital, experiential and
The objective of this upcoming outlet The Style Outlets in Madrid is scheduled to contemporary ecosystem, designed for both
project is to combine shopping with leisure begin a renovation in 2026 while Viladecans brands and consumers. Marques Avenue
and create an environment where visitors The Style Outlets in Barcelona is in the relies on a network of eight centres located
spend time beyond the purely transactional. planning phase for an extension. Meanwhile in the Paris region, the East and the South-
With construction advancing and leasing in Italy, Vicolungo The Style Outlets in Novara East of France, as well as France’s first outlet
underway, Outlet Village Sofia is gradually will further enhance its recently created food marketplace. These sites host a mix of national
moving from concept to reality - and could plaza. On the development side, NEINVER is and international brands in high-quality
mark the beginning of the outlet sector in advancing Alpes The Style Outlets, its second environments designed to support their
Bulgaria. project in France, which will offer 20,400sq growth through an omni-channel customer
NEINVER closed 2025 with €1.72bn m of retail space and is expected to open at journey. This momentum is reflected in more
in brand sales across the 20 retail assets it the end of 2027. Strategically located just 25 than 30 leases signed in 2025 (11,000sq m of
manages in Europe. This represents a five minutes from Geneva, it sits right by the A40 GLA) and 14 transactions completed in Q1
per cent increase on a like-for-like basis motorway, a key route linking Paris to Geneva 2026, representing an additional 2,600sq m.

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