Value Retail News is ICSC's publication featuring extensive and complete insight into the world of outlet and off-price retailers shopping centers. Here's a list of this month's articles and a summary of the stories.

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Outlet Retailing in Europe: Myths, Perceptions and Reality |
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Perhaps more than any other real estate sector, the outlet-center industry suffers the slings and arrows of misconceptions and wayward apprehensions. VRN looks at five myths regarding the European outlet sector and tries to put those in perspective. Plus, a note about VRN’s conference in Barcelona this month to discuss these and other issues. |
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Spain’s Sunny Outlet Outlook |
Outlet retailing in Spain and Portugal is booming with six sites now open and 12 more under construction. |
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UK Outlet Report: Down But Not Out |
Retail Intelligence reports that although UK outlet growth is slowing, and perhaps nearing saturation, its future can still flourish with project expansions and continued robust tenanting. |
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Germany’s 2nd outlet center opens |
Despite rainy weather, thousands of shoppers converged on Outlet Centres International’s new Zweibrucken Designer Outlets near Frankfort. |