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Norges and Sonae acquire portfolio of eight shopping centres in Spain valued at €1.5 billion

The portfolio comprises 8 shopping centres and over 250,000 m² of gross lettable area, including several landmark assets in the Community of Madrid, where it accounts for 11,300 square metres, whilst the remainder is owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. By Renta 4 Norges Bank Investment Management, together with Sonae Sierra, signed an agreement last Friday to purchase the portfolio of shopping centres owned by the Balkany family in Spain, valued at €1.5…


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The extinction of an American institution—the shopping mall

WASHINGTON | By Pablo Pardo | America is losing one of its culture icons. Born in the 50s to provide customers with both entertainment and a purchasing experience, shopping malls are no longer attractive nor exclusive. As the middle class -which used to be the malls’ main target- is leaving the suburbs due to gentrification, its members prefer to run their errands online or downtown.