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How shopping places are helping to shape and connect people, communities and businesses
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NewsShopping centre lease contracts: a pan-European overview
The ECSP Legal Working Group has achieved a major milestone with this comparative report covering shopping centre lease contracts in 36 European countries. Designed to promote greater efficiency and transparency in the retail property sector, the report highlights key legal provisions and standard market practices across jurisdictions. More than a legal reference, this overview helps market participants navigate diverse national frameworks, {...}
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NewsEuropean Shopping Places Summit 2025: The Must-Attend Event for Retail Real Estate
On April 10, 2025, industry leaders will gather at Swarovski Kristallwelten, Innsbruck for the European Shopping Places Summit, a key event shaping the future of retail real estate. With a focus on sustainability, energy challenges, and evolving shopping destinations, the summit will bring together top voices, including Anette Persson (European Commission, DG Energy), Joanna Fisher (ECE Marketplaces), and Christoph Andexlinger (SES). Experts {...}
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NewsThe European Council of Shopping Places announces the election of Joanna Fisher as its new chair. Julien Bouyeron appointed as new Secretary General
The European Council of Shopping Places (ECSP), the voice for Europe’s retail property sector, today announces the election of Joanna Fisher as its new Chair. She replaces Peter Wilhelm, who is stepping down.Julien Bouyeron has also joined the Council as its new dedicated Secretary General. Joanna Fisher is currently the CEO of ECE Marketplaces, where she is responsible for the entire shopping center business in the ECE Group, one of {...}
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MISSION & VISION
- Define industry positions on important topics debated by EU lawmakers (European Parliament, Council of the EU and European Commission)
- Draf amendments to EU pieces of legislation that impact the industry
- Coordinate with other European associations and form alliances with them to increase strength
- Help members comply with new legislation
- Network with colleagues from other European countries on emerging opportunities, trends and issues
- Take part in Committees and Working groups to debate and share the views
- Receive guidance and build relationships with external partners along the ecosystem of the retail Real Estate industry
Membership
Are you involved in the retail real estate industry? Then you should join our community and gain exclusive access to the industry’s best practices, market insights, networking opportunities, working groups, events, awards, innovations, and much more! For membership queries, please contact us.
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OUR WORK
ECSP will be at the heart of every issue affecting the sector, discussing key topics of greatest relevance and importance to our members & the industry, sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues at a European level.
Working Groups
Within ECSP there are a number of committees & working groups. Supported by the Secretariat, each group is developing and defining clear objectives to promote and protect best practice within the sector.
These will include:
| National Council Committee | Legal Working Group | ||
| Public Affairs Committee | Social Impact Working Group | ||
| Retailer & Leasing Working Group | Sustainability Working Group | ||
| Risk & Resilience Working Group |
Contact
European Council of Shopping Places
54 avenue Louise
1050, Brussels
Belgium
EU Transparency Register:
409012439947-78
Joanna Fisher
Chairwoman of the Board.