SIGNA takes full control of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof

Agreement reached with Hudson's Bay Company +++ Hudson's Bay Company retains100 percent of Hudson's Bay Netherlands +++ SIGNA also acquires all shares of the jointly owned European real estate port-folio

SIGNA: Sale of kika eastern Europe to XXXLutz successfully completed

22 kika CEE locations sold to XXXLutz +++ Proceeds of the sale to be reinvested in Austrian core business +++ kika/Leiner Austria back on track for success

Farewell to a legend

With Niki Lauda’s death, SIGNA is losing an outstanding supporter, an important shareholder and a remarkable person. Lauda was known for his no-nonsense manner and for his courage. His competitive fire and discipline helped make Niki Lauda one of the ...

Wolfsburg: district of the future to become a reality in Wolfsburg’s Nordkopf area

- Joint development project between SIGNA and Wolfsburg AG in cooperation with the City of Wolfsburg and the Volkswagen Group - Forward-looking mix combining retail shops, leisure amenities, offices, hotels, residential living and other uses - Wolfsburg is setting the ...

Viva Virgolo – a terrace overlooking Bolzano

Full marks for SIGNA’s Ötzi project

SIGNA Group and RFR Holding Announce Acquisition of Chrysler Building in New York

“An investment in enhancing South Tyrol’s international credentials” ABD Holding GmbH submits bid

“In strategic terms, Bolzano airport is an immensely important part of South Tyrol’s infrastructure: important for transport, tourism, the economy, the university, research facilities, as well as opening up the region and generally enhancing South Tyrol’s international credentials.” With these ...

SIGNA acquires Gänsemarktpassage in Hamburg

Attractive location in Hamburg city centre between Gänsemarkt, Jungfernstieg and Colonnaden +++ Plans for development of high-quality office, residential and commercial property, and renovation of existing buildings

SIGNA Sports United forms strategic partnership

AEON Co. acquires 7.5% and Central Group 4% share in SIGNA Sports United, continental Europe’s leading sports e-commerce platform through issuance of new shares +++ The partners have agreed on a long-term strategic partnership to develop the Asian sports retail ...

HBC and SIGNA Complete Combination of HBC Europe and Karstadt

Combination of iconic Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt banners creates a leading omnichannel retailer in Europe, with 243 locations and strong e-commerce presence +++ Stephan Fanderl to serve as CEO of the joint company

FUNKE MEDIENGRUPPE and SIGNA establish partnership for joint investment in “Krone” and “Kurier”

SIGNA secures entry into the media sector +++ Both partners committed to the further development and digitalization of the newspaper business

First new store location in decades Karstadt continues to expand its store network in Gropius Passagen in Berlin

On 25 October 2018, Karstadt is opening a new department store at the Gropius Passagen shopping mall in Berlin, driving its development forward. Size and concept of the new branch have been precisely tailored to the local needs, and Karstadt ...

SIGNA and the Zukunftsinstitut [Future Institute] show how modern worlds of work can become a reality

Digitalisation is changing the needs of the office of the future – it needs to become more creative, more networked, and more flexible +++ Real estate developers, architects, office planners and outfitters must adjust to the new demands and expectations ...

Together with SIGNA, public sector group Bayerische Versorgungskammer and Universal-Investment launch a new investment fund in Austria

SIGNA has won the tender for the fund mandate+++ Scheduled fund volume of around one billion Euros +++ Initial portfolio of four housing projects with more than 900 rental units in sought-after location in Vienna

Wir kämpfen um jede Filiale

Im Handelsblatt ist am 5. Oktober 2018 ein großes Interview mit SIGNA Gründer René Benko erschienen, in dem er u.a. über Karstadt und Kaufhof, über die Immobilienentwicklungen von SIGNA und über die Zukunft von Innenstädten spricht.

L’ORÉAL Austria relocates its headquarters to The ICON Vienna

L'ORÉAL, the world's largest manufacturer, signs long-term lease for around 2,900 m² and relocates to THE ICON VIENNA at the Vienna Central Train Station +++ In June 2019, around 210 employees will move into the new headquarters +++ Nestled in ...

Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt to Join Force

SIGNA and Hudson’s Bay Company will form a Joint Venture, resulting in the formation of a new holding company +++ Merger of equals creates a leading omnichannel retailer with 243 locations and a strong European E-commerce presence +++ Hudson’s Bay ...

Olympic champion Robert Harting as an XXL light installation on the UPPER WEST in Berlin

Evenings to feature a big screen projection to celebrate Robert Harting's last big appearance at the European Athletics Championships home in Berlin +++ From 31 July to 8 August, every evening from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, on the façade of ...