Arcus Real Estate: strong performance and new openings in 2014 (IT)

Arcus Real Estate closed their 2014 budget with great satisfaction. Sicilia Outlet Village had an extraordinary performance in 2014 with steady growth in economic terms, footfall, tourist presence and new openings.
Three prestigious brands have decided to open their own boutique within the first half of 2015 adding to designers already present such as Gucci, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Versace, Dolce&Gabbana to name a few.
Comparing 2014 data to 2013, Sicilia Outlet Village, the first and only luxury outlet village in Sicily, recorded +26% in turnover, + 15% footfall and +20% tourist visitors. In 2014 the opening of Phase 2 brought a big boost to the village with the arrival of 13 new retailers. Phase 2 extends over a sales area of approximately 3,000 m², bringing the total GLA of Sicilia Outlet Village to 30,000 m² and a merchandising mix even more detailed and complete.
"In a time when the economic crisis has made consumers even more careful, the outlet village formula has proven to be successful," said Victor Busser Casas, General Manager of Arcus Real Estate, "because it is able to respond to customers’ requirements, they are looking for quality and fashionable products but at the same time they are paying considerable attention to costs." "Sicilia Outlet Village is unique in Sicily" continues Victor Busser, "it is located in a central position of the island guaranteeing optimum accessibility, and above all it has the most exclusive luxury brands."
"We are proud to announce that three prestigious brands have joined Sicilia Outlet Village. On January 10th Etro opened their store, which will be followed by Polo Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss.” "The achievement of these results," concluded Victor Busser "demonstrates that our approach and our methodology are recognized by the market and especially by the brands that invest in our projects. Passion, innovative ideas, creativity, and excellent customer relationships combined with a constant search for excellence and economic return are the principles that inspire Arcus Real Estate daily and these are the reasons why major brands want to be our partners."
Source: Arcus Real Estate