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The article focuses on the innovation in the architectural design for shopping outlet centres which can attract consumers in tourist destination. It discusses several tepee-like innovative structures, sunny hued facades, and red tiled rooftops of the Ashford Designer Outlet in Kent, England; Castel Guelfo outlet in Italy; and Designer Outlet Neumunster in Germany.

The article discusses the highlights of the 11th Annual European Outlet Conference with Mike Natas, its Deputy Managing Director of Development as the conference chairman. A recap of the sessions in the conference is presented with topics that include global consumer insight on luxury, projections for spending and macroeconomics, and developments and trends in the industry.

The article reports that Gloucester Quays outlet center in Gloucestershire, England incurred an increased traffic at it center in 2015 and has resulted in increased sales of food and beverage.

The article offers information on several outlet center projects around the world. It states that there are 355 outlet centres totaling 10.2 million meter square and 83 planned outlet projects totaling 2.9 million meter square. The value retail news(VRN) has found that at least 50 percent of the tenants are outlet. And if the tenancy of the centre decreases below 50 percent, then the project would be deleted from the database. VRN undertakes stringent verification process.

Information about several topics discussed at the 2014 European Outlet Conference (EOC), themed "Meeting the Needs of the Outlet Customer," held in March 2014 in London, England is presented. Topics include the trend toward omni-channel retailing, the role of new investors, the emergence of click & collect services, and consumer demand for instant everything. The event featured speakers and panel of retailers including Barbara Topolska, Fiona MacDougall, and Leonardo Di Cecca.

The article reports on the outlet developments in Russia, which is said to open three outlets by the end of 2012. It mentions that outlet retailing has never been so popular in the country due to a number of reasons including high duties on imports of branded clothing, high rental rates in shopping centers and lack of regular updating of collections that would create leftovers of stocks. It states that proper management and marketing is important to attract Russian consumers to outlet centers.

Information about several topics discussed at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC's) inaugural Outlets Asia conference in Suzhou, China held on July 28-29, 2011 regarding the future of the outlets industry is presented. Topics include the needs of the retail market, target markets, and why letting local government determine outlet sites often leads to failure. The conference featured several speakers including Brad Stripe, David Ober, and Richard Hamilton.

The article reports on the globalization and economic stabilization of the outlet industry. It mentions that the industry had developed in Europe and in Japan due to the commitment of fund operators and investors. It states that outlet centers have provided the consumers with the environment worth visiting, and marketers have the initiatives to attract shoppers who are at a slim budget.

The article reports on the expansion of international uni-brand stores in China. It states that from the Chinese consumer's perspective, a typical factory outlet center should sell high-end discounted foreign-branded apparel and accessories. It also notes that potential developers, retailers and investors should be fully aware of the special changes and opportunities such as demand-side factors, supply-side factors, and the geographic distribution.

A preview is offered for the Honfleur Normandy Outlet retail brand center in Honfleur, France scheduled to open in 2017.

The article discusses the Harbour Town Gold Coast outlet located in Queensland which blends outlet shopping with a neighborhood center, including a supermarket, that will cater to its residents and tourists. It also discusses the redevelopment of its outlet center which include construction of additional outlets, parking space, and the conversion of underperforming anchor space into small outlets. A list of tenants is also provided which include 2 Cats Fashion, Famous Footwear, and Man 2 Man.

The article talks about the Marques Avenue A13 outlet centers in France, owned by Concepts & Distribution Group, which offer the middle and upper middle-class French consumers a value proposition of understated elegant assortment of home and fashion brands. Topics discussed include its history of acquisition and development, projected sales revenues, and its plan for future expansion. A list of tenants is also provided which include Bayard, Kusmi Tea, and Odio.

A review for the Gunwharf Quays Premium Retail Outlet, located in Portsmouth, England is presented which features options for ships, food and shopping.

A chart is presented that lists European outlet center ownership changes and investors interest in the same.

The article offers real estate industry news briefs. French outlet center developer and manager Advantail is now managing operations, marketing and leasing for three additional outlet centers. Retail property management and leasing firm Arcoretail is now handling leasing for the outlet center One Nation Paris in Les Clayes-sous-Bois. The Federal Cartel Office in Germany issued a decision in March that limits the non-compete radius in retail leases to 50 kilometers (km) and five years.

The article offers the author's insights on the factory outlet development and market saturation. Topics discussed include the retail industry in the U.S., the investments management, and the average sales in the U.S. outlet industry. Also mentioned are the productivity growth management, the customer satisfaction, and the disposable income management.

The article focuses on the planned expansion of outlet centers in Europe. Value Retail plans to expand Kildare Village in Ireland which will include restaurants, office space, and parking spaces. Arcus Real Estate is also expanding the Sicilia Outlet Village in Agira, Italy. Designer Outlet Ashford in Kent, England will include facades of living grasses.

The article focuses on the FISH system which was created to improve the merchandise/tenant mix at outlet centers. The system was launched in the year 2008 and is based on four purchasing perceptions: fashionable, individual, homely and safe. The first axis of the system focuses on the thinking age of the consumers.

A preview is offered for various outlet stores worldwide which include Torino Outlet Village in Italy, Centerfalls Designer Outlet Resort in Lebanon and Algarve the Style Outlets in Portugal.

A review is offered for the Johor Premium Outlets located in Malaysia.

Information about the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC's) Outlet Connections Plus conference that was held in Hamburg, Germany is presented. The conference highlights the growth and productivity of the outlet sector and center in Europe. It features several attendees of the symposium including Giovanni Mazzoleni, Sven Kromer and Peter Berg.

Information about several topics discussed at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) European Outlet Conference in Barcelona, Spain in October 2012 is presented. Topics include the recovery of the global economy, consumer's expectation and tension in financial markets. The symposium featured several executives including Science of the Time founder Carl Rohde, retail director and senior director Chris Igwe and Henderson Global Investors fund manager Andrew Rich.

The article discusses planning laws and tackles the establishment of outlet centers in Germany. It notes the legislation on retail trade and urban planning and mentions the contribution of the opening of outlet centers and shopping malls to the country's economy. The growth of Designer Outlet Berlin center is also tackled.

An interview with the former president of Bloomingdale's Inc., Marvin Traub, is presented. When asked about his views on how outlet sectors can flourish and thrive, he states that retailing should be energizing, compelling, and entertaining. Traub believes that brands need to expand into outlets as soon as they have an important presence in a market either its Asia or Europe. He notes that marketing and attention to tourism are both significant to outlet-center performance.

The article reports on the planned outlet center developments in Germany for 2012. It mentions the concept of the two outlets projected by Stable International Development BV in the country in the said year. It also notes the plan of McArthurGlen UK Ltd. to launch a second center in the country due to its emerging power and opportunity.

The article reports on the development of outlet retailing in Europe.

The article analyzes the condition of factory outlet centers (FOCs) of several companies in Europe. It is reported that, sales figures of FOCs of Henderson Global Investors Ltd. as of August 2009 show an increase of 10% compared to the sales figures for the same period of the year 2008. It is reported that, sales growth performance of the FOCs of Value Retail PLC is strong, as comparable sales through June 2009 grew by 66% against the first six months of the year 2008.

The article presents the views of several outlet stores' executives regarding the factors that influence consumer behavior. Julia Calabrese reflects that a combination brand name products along with cash discounts and cultural events at outlet stores attract consumers and Graeme Ellisdon states that outlet stores' offering of free parking space, children's play areas, and quality food service increase shoppers' footfall. Iestyn Roberts discusses the benefits of marketing and hygiene factors.

Interviews with Gary Bond, chief executive officer (CEO) of McArthurGlen Development Co., Neil Thompson, CEO of Fashion House Development and John Drummond, managing director (MD) of Guinea Group are presented. When asked about the challenges their companies face in near future, Bond says negotiating with the tenants is a bit harder while Thompson states his company is feeling the effects of slowing manufacturing. Thompson and Drummond also talk about the strengths of their companies.

A review is offered for the outlet centers McArthurGlen's Designer Outlet Roermond, OutletCity Metzingen, and Serravalle Designer Outlet located in Netherlands, Germany, and Italy respectively.

The article focuses on the outlet store openings in Russia. It is suggested that retail sales in Russia is increasing with a demand for western brands despite the financial crises in the country. Details related to retail outlets centers including Outlet Village Belaya Dacha, Moscow, Outlet Village Pulkovo, St. Petersburg, and Fashion House Outlet Centre Moscow are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the construction of a parking space project with a large parking capacity in the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village in Great Britain.

This section offers news briefs in the outlet center sector. Commercial property management firm Thompson Property Group has bought the Outlet City in Tawa, New Zealand from Prime Property Group. Australian outlet centers such as Brand Smart Premium Outlet Centre are attracting investors which include Sentinel Property Group. Two outlet centers in Northern Ireland, Junction One and The Outlet, were purchased by Lotus Group and Tristan Capital Partners.

The article discusses the opening of the Fashion Outlet Halle Leipzig in Brehna, Germany, a result of the agreement between retail center developers Immobilien Treuhand and Stable International to combine and produce one outlet center rather than open two centers close in proximity to each other. It also informs that property investment specialist Reinver is the new managing partner of the center. A list of tenants in the outlet is presented which include Barutti, Garcia, and Nike.

The article reports that outlet developer Neinver has registered positive sales results for foot traffic and outlet centers in five countries that include Italy, Portugal, and Germany. Topics discussed include Vila do Conde The Style Outlets in Portugal as the outlet with the biggest improvement in terms of sales, the expansion of Factory Ursus in Poland making it the largest outlet center in Warsaw, and The Style Outlets in Spain with its omnichannel strategy.

The article reports that outlet developer Neinver has taken over the management of a portion at the Megapark Barakaldo retail park. Topics discussed include Megapark owned by Lar España Real Estate Socimi; other outlet project which include a joint venture with TIAA Henderson; and opening of Amsterdam the Style Outlets and Werl the Style Outlets with playground and green spaces.

A review is offered for the Freeport A' Famosa Outlet center located in Malaysia.

A review is offered for the Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou outlet center located in Taipei, Taiwan under a joint venture of Mitsui Fudosan and Farglory Land Development Co.

The article reports that Resolution Property has sold its two outlet centers in France which include the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Troyes and McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Roubaix. Topics discussed include Resolution's acquisition of the Troyes center from Henderson Global Investor's European Outlet Mall Fund; increased sales and profit by Resolution; and views of Michel Nangia, principal at Resolution Property, on buying improving and selling of the outlet center.

The article reports on leisure and asset management company Realm and its portfolio of Outlet Centres in Great Britain, including Freeport Braintree, Clarks Village in Street, and Freeport Talke, and the strong year-end and New Year trading figures from British Outlet Centres for 2016.

The article offers information on the joint venture (JV) between private investment group Silk Road Holdings and investment and holding company RDM Asia and its series of Florentia Village Designer Outlet centers, and their outlet expansion plans for 2016 and 2017. Topics include the JV's expansion plans in its Beijing and Shanghai, China centers, their plans for a boutique-sized center in Hong Kong, and their latest project, Florentia Village Guangzhou-Foshan.

The article offers information on real estate agency Stable International and the success of its series of Fashion Outlet Centers (FOCs) in Germany. Topics include Stable's Fashion Outlet Montabaur in Germany, the FOC's tenants which include apparel brands Benetton, Esprit, and Nike, and Stable's next project Fashion Outlet Leipzig, which is set to open in April 2017. Other topics include the success of Stable's Fashion Outlet Rosada in Roosendaal, the Netherlands.

The article discusses the difference in spending between tourists and local shoppers who patronize European outlet centers. Topics include analysis from retail industry executives like Colin Brooks who explains the trend of tourists towards impulse purchasing and the loyalty of local shoppers, Ken Gunn and the significant contribution of tourists to European outlet performances, and Brendon O'Reilly and the consumers from emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe.

The article offers information on the strong sales of fashion outlet center (FOC) portfolio of retail firm the Realm LLC in Great Britain during New Year of 2016.

The article reports on the opening of the fashion outlet center (FOC) the Nanjing East Outlets, the joint venture between retailing companies WB Outlet Developments and Outlet! Co., in China. The topics discussed include the tenants that leased in the FOC like Armani, Adidas and Zegna, brief profiles of both companies, and the cash coupons and gift purchase certificates obtained by shoppers from store promotions.

The article reports on the success of the fashion outlet center (FOC) Gloria Outlets to draw in the value shoppers of Taiwan. The topics discussed include the opening of Gloria Outlets on December 18, 2015, the partnership between the retail company the Outlet! Co. and the Gloria Hotel Group, and the different retailers that leased in Gloria Outlet.

The article reports on the financial performance and stability of the fashion outlet centers (FOCs) in Germany. The topics discussed include the estimated number of FOCs in the country, the attributing factors that make industry experts conclude that stability will stay its course, and the estimated number of shoppers who visited the FOCs.

The article reports on the addition of FOC Ochtrup outlet store by retailer McArthurGlen UK Ltd. (MCG) in its portfolio in Germany.

The article focuses on the importance of outlets design to accommodate features like shopping, food and trade in order to attract different people of different preference.

Two charts are presented that lists planned outlet centers and existing outlet centers in Central European region (CEE) and CIS states (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and others) and their contribution in gross domestic product growth.