Innovation with imagination
Hammerson's vision is to be the best owner-manager and developer of retail property within Europe. We specialise in prime regional shopping centres and convenient retail parks.
Forever 21, the speciality retailer known for offering the most current fashion trends at great value to customers, opened its first European store in Bullring.
By responding to local demands we can keep our centres fresh and relevant for consumers. We're bringing a new 5,500m2 Primark to Queensgate, as part of our £20 million investment programme.
We are finding innovative and creative ways to use new technologies to attract visitors, increase dwell time and maximise tenants' sales.
In October, the UK's first House of Fraser.com store opened in Union Square, Aberdeen, allowing consumers to use interactive screens to order goods which can then be collected in store.
Outstanding catering and leisure are increasingly important consumer requirements.
In 2011 we launched Spiceal Street at Bullring, a unique new restaurant quarter bringing three new restaurant brands set around St Martin’s Square and the iconic Selfridges building.
We deliver places which are not just shops and offices but focal points for the local community.
Outstanding architecture and public realm put to use for:
Catwalk shows, student lock-ins, tea dances, food festivals, royal wedding screening, children's shows and workshops.
Acquisitions in 2011 into properties offering superior growth potential.
Year end gearing, providing significant financial flexibility.
New revolving credit facilities signed in 2011, enhancing available resources.
Disposals of mature assets in 2011, realising value and releasing capital.