05.05.2016
Restructuring of underperforming malls and changes in the mix of tenants characterized 2015 without new projects. New brands such as CCC and Forever 21 made their debut and are expected to open new stores. In the higher class, Tommy Hilfiger entered with mono-brand stores, Philipp Plane opened a boutique in Sofia.
Other trends in regional centers are the entering of strong brands in the low and middle price segment - H & M opened a store in S Mall in Sliven , Hippoland - in Katina Center in Dobrich , Terra Nova – in Panorama Mall Pleven.
Prime rents in the best performing malls reached 27 euros / sqm in Sofia. Demand for space for pharmacies, drugstores, shops for organic products and etc. raised the prices in commercial streets. On blvd. "Vitosha" they reached 46 euros / sq.m for 100-150 square meters area.