International retailers select SES shopping centers for market entry

International retail brands are increasingly choosing shopping centers managed by SES Spar European Shopping Centers for their market launches in Central and Southeastern Europe. Recent developments in Austria and Slovenia illustrate this trend, with several prominent brands opting for SES locations due to their high footfall, accessibility, and diverse retail offerings.

In Slovenia, KIKO Milano and Fashion&Friends are set to open their first stores exclusively in SES-managed shopping centers. KIKO Milano will debut at EUROPARK Maribor in July and expand to CITYPARK Ljubljana in the autumn. Fashion&Friends, operated by Fashion Company, a leading fashion retailer in Southeast Europe, will open its first Slovenian store in CITYPARK Ljubljana later this year.

In Austria, the international retail concept HIGGINS is preparing to launch its first store globally at HUMA ELEVEN in Vienna. The new 500 square meter store, opening at the end of August, will offer a range of streetwear, sneakers, accessories, and lifestyle products for all ages, featuring brands such as Puma, Under Armour, Levi’s, JDY, and the HIGGINS private label.

Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES Spar European Shopping Centers, noted that the company’s shopping centers continue to attract international retailers seeking strong market entry points. He emphasized that SES focuses on high-quality standards and customer needs, creating conditions that support successful retail operations.

SES operates as a developer, builder, and manager of shopping centers in six Central European countries: Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. The company manages 31 shopping centers with a total leasable area exceeding 855,000 square meters. In 2024, SES shopping centers recorded more than 117 million visitors, generating a total sales turnover of €3.54 billion. The company also offers development, construction, leasing, and management services to external shopping center owners and has received numerous national and international awards for architecture, sustainability, and innovative marketing. SES is part of the SPAR Austria Group.

Photo: Christoph Andexlinger, CEO SES Spar European Shopping Centers