The number of new shopping centers in Russia in the year 2011 is setting all the records. Lots of shops, including large trading networks, that occupy new modern buildings, are showing steady growth of sales.
According to the information of the American real-estate agency Cushman & Wakefield Inc., only in the first half of the year nine new shopping centers with the total area of 400 thousand square meters were opened. This is the highest number in Europe. During the whole last year there were built only 488 thousand square meters.
It is expected that by the year 2012 approximately 3 million square meters of salesrooms will be put in commission.
Nowadays there are 80.5 square meters of sales area for 1000 habitants in Russia. This is 30% less than in 27 countries of the European Union.
The rent in Russian shopping centers varies between 750 euro and 2200 euro for 1 square meter.
Source: www.foodnewsweek.ru