This selection of German companies operates in the real estate sector, specializing in the ownership and management of shopping centers and retail properties. The firms range from large, established entities like ECE, which creates shopping worlds and offers integrated real estate services, to mid-sized companies such as Apleona Real Estate Management, a leading real estate management company in Germany, Austria, and Poland. OUTLETCITY AG manages Europe's largest physical outlet, while CITTI Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG is a shared service center for food wholesale. MVGM Deutschland offers specialized services in real estate, facility, and operating cost management. The list also includes newer firms like GPEP GmbH, an independent real estate management company.
A notable pattern among these companies is the concentration of headquarters in Hamburg, with firms such as ECE, ECE Group Services GmbH & Co. KG, HBB Hanseatische Betreuungs- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, CEV Handelsimmobilien GmbH, and HBB Centermanagement GmbH & Co. KG all based in the city. This indicates a geographical cluster for expertise in retail real estate development and management.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,416 | ||||
| 2 |
Apleona Real Estate Managementrealestate.apleona.com
A leading real estate management company in Germany, Austria, and Poland, offering comprehensive services such as property management, asset management, leasing, and construction management |
324 | |||
| 3 |
OUTLETCITY AGoutletcity.com
Managing Europe's largest physical outlet in Metzingen and operating a specialized online shop featuring over 350 premium and luxury brands for international customers. |
290 | |||
| 4 |
CITTI Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KGcitti.de
A shared service center for various brands in the food wholesale industry, specializing in grocery, kitchen technology, software, consulting, and marine services |
270 | |||
| 5 |
ECE Group Services GmbH & Co. KGece.com
Specializing in creating complex and sustainable real estate environments, we offer services in design, project management, property management, legal advice, and digitalization Visit our website for more |
261 | |||
| 6 |
IC Immobilien Gruppeic-group.de
A leading full-service provider in German commercial real estate, offering comprehensive property management services for institutional investors and other clients |
178 | |||
| 7 |
MVGM Deutschlandmvgm.com
A leading European property management company offering specialized services in real estate, facility, and operating cost management for various asset classes |
160 | |||
| 8 |
HBB Hanseatische Betreuungs- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbHhbb.de
An experienced real estate company specializing in developing retail centers, senior care homes, and office/warehouse spaces with a focus on personalized, innovative solutions |
144 | |||
| 9 |
MEC METRO-ECE Centermanagement GmbH & Co. KGmec-cm.com
National leader in specialized retail center management, offering tailored services including commercial and technical management, leasing, marketing, development, and property management |
127 | |||
| 10 |
CEV Handelsimmobilien GmbHcev.de
A full-service real estate company specializing in retail properties, offering services from acquisition and development to management and optimization with a focus on sustainability |
86 | |||
| 11 |
HBB Centermanagement GmbH & Co. KGhbb.de
Specializing in retail center management, our team offers expertise in revitalization, tenant relations, and asset management across all real estate asset classes |
81 | |||
| 12 |
CITTI Märkte GmbH & Co. KGcittimarkt.de
A family-owned hypermarket chain in northern Germany offering a wide range of food products, international brands, loyalty program, and export services |
74 | |||
| 13 | 70 | ||||
| 14 |
HGHI Holding GmbHhghi.de
A leading Berlin-based property developer, builder, and investor, focused on creating, managing, and marketing innovative real estate projects with a dedicated team of specialists |
58 | |||
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| 15 |
Hahn Gruppehahnag.de
Specialized asset and investment manager in large-scale commercial real estate, having successfully launched 180 real estate funds with around EUR 28 billion in assets under management |
54 | |||
| 16 |
ECE Real Estate Partnersecerep.com
A leading private equity real estate investment manager in Europe specializing in shopping centres and hotels with over €10 billion in assets |
36 | |||
| 17 |
Ingolstadt Villagethebicestercollection.com
Luxury outlet shopping destination with 1,000+ boutiques of leading fashion brands offering unique experiences for discerning shoppers Opportunities for dynamic and talented individuals |
35 | |||
| 18 |
Multi Germanymulti-germany.de
A Pan-European company specializes in comprehensive management and redevelopment of retail real estate assets, offering services such as active asset management and leasing |
32 | |||
| 19 |
FCR Immobilien AGfcr-immobilien.de
Specializing in investing in shopping centers and retail parks in Germany and across Europe, focusing on promising locations for above-average return potentials |
32 | |||
| 20 | 23 | ||||
| 21 |
Wertheim Villagethebicestercollection.com
Luxury shopping destination offering year-round savings in over 110 boutiques, with acclaimed restaurants, world-class services, and opportunities for career growth |
22 | |||
| 22 |
City Outlet Bad Münstereifel GmbHcityoutletbadmuenstereifel.com
The company operates a city outlet in Bad Münstereifel, situated in a popular leisure region near major cities and tourist attractions |
19 | |||
| 23 |
CMde CENTERMANAGER und IMMOBILIEN GmbHcentermanager.de
A part of HONESTIS AG, specializing in strategic and operational management of shopping centers, retail parks, and office buildings Also offering planning and project management services |
19 | |||
| 24 |
Outlet Evolutionoutlet-evolution.com
Innovative company specializing in inner-city outlet formats Focus on revitalizing retail sector, creating unique shopping experiences, and boosting property values |
18 | |||
| 25 |
Deutsche Konsum Real Estate AGdeutsche-konsum.de
German real estate investment firm focusing on retail properties with daily needs tenants in established micro locations, generating tax-exempted dividends for shareholders |
16 | |||
| 26 |
ambas Real Estate GmbHambasrealestate.com
Independent retail asset management and investment advisory firm specializing in urban shopping destinations, offering expertise in acquisitions, restructuring, and disposals for institutional investors and developers |
14 | |||
| 27 |
Schoofs Immobilien GmbH Frankfurtschoofs-frankfurt.de
German-based investor specializing in retail projects, particularly food discount stores Develops, plans, and realizes 20,000 m² of rental space annually for retail parks |
4 | |||
| 28 |
Outletcity Metzingenmetzingen.com
An apparel & fashion company located in Metzingen, Germany, specializing in providing outlet shopping experiences for customers seeking high-quality brands at discounted prices |
3 | |||
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