Roma Outlet Village is set to open at the end of October. 100 million has been invested

Roma Outlet Village, the new retail development being built to the north of the capital by Arcus Real Estate – a company belonging to Stilo Immobiliare Finanziaria, a property investment holding company controlled by Percassi Group, which specialises in the marketing and management of premium retail and outlet property projects. With a total investment of around 100 million euros, the project stems from the structural and architectural redevelopment of the former Soratte Outlet and was presented yesterday in Milan to an audience of mid-to-high-end brands by Luca Nasi, general manager of Arcus Real Estate.

“Not just a simple reopening,” clarified Nasi, “but a complete reimagining of the property, with the aim of transforming it into a new destination dedicated to shopping and leisure, capable of attracting a diverse audience, from local residents to international tourists visiting the capital.” Situated along the A1 motorway, at the Ponzano Romano exit, Roma Outlet Village is located about 30 minutes from northern Rome.

“The project – added Nasi – ‘is situated within a potential catchment area of over 6.5 million people, to which must be added the significant domestic and international tourist flows heading for the capital, which are estimated to exceed 23 million annual arrivals by 2026’.”

The refurbishment programme – designed by De8 Architetti – involves an initial phase of works, due for completion in the coming months, covering 21,000 square metres and leading to the opening of around 90 shops by October 2026, with plans to subsequently develop a second phase that will complete the project with a further 60 shops. Once fully operational, the Village will house around 150 shops across more than 32,000 square metres of lettable space, creating around 800 new jobs once fully operational, including retail, services and management functions, including both direct employment and related jobs. In parallel with the construction work, over 65 per cent of the space has already been allocated to a mix of premium brands in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and sportswear sectors, complemented by a wide range of international and local food and beverage outlets.

“We believe that this transaction,” said Mirco Andreani, Vice President of Finance & Operations South East Hub of the PVH Group, one of the world’s leading fashion groups, with a portfolio including brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger – will enable us to strengthen our presence in the region and tap into new customer bases, whilst maintaining the highest quality and operational standards”.
Among the key projects managed by Arcus Real Estate are Sicilia Outlet Village, which houses over 170 shops in Catania, and Torino Outlet (140 shops). Roma Outlet Village will now be added to these assets, whilst in the full-price segment, Oriocenter stands out, boasting 300 shops following its latest expansion.