Food inflation in Germany hit 12.7% through 2022 and 2023, and the natural assumption was that grocery tenants were under pressure. However, the data says the opposite - headline inflation ran at roughly half that rate, and because rents index to the general price level while grocery turnover moves with food prices, tenants' occupancy costs actually fell. France and Spain followed the same pattern
Private market investment funds have been growing quickly in Europe. According to a 2026 study by Scope Fund Analysis, the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) market reached at least €34 billion in assets under management by the end of 2025, a 55% increase on 2024. A record 113 new ELTIFs launched in 2025 alone, almost double the number in 2024.¹ For investors who have not yet looked closel
Of the eleven European grocery markets tracked in McKinsey and EuroCommerce’s State of Grocery Retail Europe 2026, Poland came out on top for value growth – up 5.6% year-on-year, well ahead of the European average of 3.4%. And since 2019, it’s grown a cumulative 55.2%, also the highest of any market in the report.
That growth isn’t just on paper, Poland’s modern retail footprint expanded 4.4%
If you have been researching investment funds recently, you may have come across the term ELTIF. It stands for European Long-Term Investment Fund, and it is worth understanding what it means, because it determines what a fund can invest in, how it is regulated, and what that means for you as a retail investor.
What is an ELTIF?
An ELTIF is a regulated fund structure created by the European
The first half of 2026 brought continued resilience to Europe's grocery retail sector despite a more uncertain economic backdrop. In this report, we examine the trends that shaped the market through the lens of Greenman's portfolio across Germany, Poland and France, combining our experience on the ground with the latest market data.
The more interesting story of the first half was not grocery's
Real estate behaves differently from shares or bonds. It generates returns differently, moves to different rhythms, and requires a different mindset. This article explains what that means in practical terms, so investors can make better informed decisions.
Different Investments, Different TimelinesBroadly speaking, investments fall into two categories:
Liquid Market Investments
Real Assets
Most investors judge the strength of retail real estate by looking at tenant names, locations, or yields. These factors matter. But they don't always show whether a tenant's income is sustainable or whether a store is likely to remain profitable over time.
There is another indicator that can often provide deeper insight into the strength of a grocery property's income: how comfortably the tenan
European investors are increasingly redirecting capital towards essential real estate and infrastructure as part of a broader re-shaping of portfolios. Equity markets remain sensitive to monetary policy shifts, and global portfolios carry currency risk – particularly for investors holding US-dollar assets. Against this backdrop, tangible assets embedded in the European economy are attracting renew
For many people in Ireland, finding ways to make savings work harder than they do in a low-interest bank account or traditional pension fund has been difficult.
That’s now beginning to change. A new European investment framework, ELTIF 2.0, is opening doors to a broader range of long-term, growth-focused investments that were previously available only to institutions or very weal
In a world of geopolitical tension, market volatility, and shifting monetary policy, investors are searching for stability. The Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 report by PwC and ULI noted that the priority is now investing in markets “where things feel safe or safest”.
In Europe, that focus is increasingly directed at one destination: Germany.
But what makes it a true “safe haven”?
In a world where uncertainty looms and markets fluctuate, one thing remains constant: people need to eat. Grocery stores serve as the backbone of our daily lives, providing not just food but also a sense of community and convenience. If you’re considering your next investment move, why not focus on German grocery real estate? With its blend of necessity and stability, this market offers a promisin
According to a recent Irish Times report, Irish citizens are among the least likely in Europe to invest their savings. Despite having significant capital on hand, most people are not putting it to work in long-term assets or growth-oriented products.
In Ireland, there is now more money sitting in savings than in the entire pensions market. There is clearly no shortage of capital, but there
Investing for the future requires careful planning and access to the right financial tools. One such vehicle gaining momentum across Europe is the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF). ELTIFs are designed to channel capital into infrastructure, real estate, and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making them a powerful option for retail and institutional investors alike. As a tool for
We are proud to announce that our parent company The Greenman Group has announced the winners of its inaugural Future Food Retail Awards. The awards ceremony, held in Dublin, brought together c. 160 industry leaders from finance, investment, retail, press, entrepreneurship, real estate, and academia.
This year’s overall winner was the French start-up Spore.Bio, who invented the first instant pa
Three retail parks acquired in Germany for €90 million, increasing Greenman OPEN’s AUM to over €1 billion
Greenman OPEN (OPEN), one of the largest food retail-focused investment funds in Germany, has acquired three retail parks for a combined value of c.€90 million, increasing the fund’s AUM to more than €1billion.
OPEN has acquired a retail centre in Sonneberg on the Bavarian border. Fully
Last year Luxembourg modernised its investment fund laws, updating certain elements of the Luxembourg investment fund toolbox in order to increase the competitiveness of the Luxembourg financial centre by easing access to products for non-professional investors.
Due to these recent legislative changes in Luxembourg, the definition of what constitutes a “Well-Informed Investor” has been updated
We are thrilled to announce that our sister company, Potager Farm, takes a giant leap forward with their first-ever direct-to-consumer sale of fresh, local, and pesticide-free food.
In September this year and as part of a pilot-project, the first seeds were sown and a batch of produce was provided to gastronomic partners to receive feedback on quality, durability, aroma, taste profile, freshnes
Subsidiary Greenman Energy (“GME“), a Joint Venture of Greenman OPEN, has announced the implementation of the innovative “Plug & Charge” (PnC) technology for its electric vehicle chargers. With the advanced technology, GME is setting new standards in providing DC-charging infrastructure and making EV-charging easier and more efficient for consumers than ever.
In line with the funds ambitiou
Greenman’s Head of Distribution David O’Meara recently shared his thoughts in PropertyEU on the digital evolution of retail. Recent years have seen technology permeate every aspect of retail and real estate, with supply chains experiencing substantial advancements.
In an era where technology is revolutionising every corner of retail, the tangible aspects – our buildings, warehouses, and retail
During a late summer evening last week at an event location overlooking river Spree in Berlin, our sister company GFORM, who manages the assets of the OPEN-portfolio, unfolded a new chapter in the realm of retail innovation. With over 200 attendees, the inaugural event was more than just a gathering – it was a shared exploration into the transformative potentials of taking an integrated building a
