Franconian center to Karstadt: New tenants bring a breath of fresh air!

Franconian center to Karstadt: New tenants bring a breath of fresh air!

In the south of Nuremberg, something happens: the Franken Center is being redesigned! The iconic Karstadt location has found new tenants and the renovation work can begin soon. After the bankruptcy of the former tenants, the Aachen fashion chain, the area is now completely newly rented out. According to nürnberg.de , the new shops Decathlon, Peek & Cloppenburg and Smyths Toys will obtain the former Karstadt rooms in the Franconian Center.

The new tenants bring a breath of fresh air to the shopping center. Decathlon will set up its full range location on around 4,000 square meters in the basement and offer sports and leisure items. Peek & Cloppenburg, known for its high-quality fashion offers, will pass first-class women's, men's and children's fashion on the ground floor on over 4000 square meters. Smyths Toys will concentrate on toys and leisure items for families on the upper floor with more than 2000 square meters.

conversion and modernization plans

The comprehensive modernization of the former department store has already started, and ECE Marketplaces invests around 29 million euros in redesigning the shopping center. This will not only shine the Franconian center in new splendor, but will also remain an attractive commercial location in the long term. The openings of the new tenants are planned for spring and autumn 2026, and the construction start for the renovation work should take place shortly.

The post-rental is an important step, which according to Infranken Rental rate of the Franconian Center lifts to an impressive 98 percent. Such developments are important, especially in times when shopping centers face challenges. Nationally and internationally, experts observe that despite the difficult sign, shopping centers still play a role in everyday life for consumers. According to a survey that has published Pwc attend 35 percent of the respondents at least once a week.

The signs are clear: The Franken Center has big plans to keep the shopping location attractive for Nuremberg's residents. With a strong mix of offers and an innovative concept you stay on the pulse of time.

It remains exciting how the changes in the city center and the new concept ideas will develop. The Nuremberg Franken Center has a lot of potential, and it is worked with a lot of commitment and vision!