MAPIC Awards 2026 Honors Retail Projects in Cannes
Winners of the MAPIC Awards 2026 were announced at a ceremony in Cannes, France, recognizing retail and real estate projects across Europe and Asia.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Commercial
The MAPIC Awards 2026 ceremony was held in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Winners were selected by a jury of ten senior retail and real estate figures chaired by Joanna Fisher, CEO of ECE Marketplaces.
Why it matters
The awards spotlight retail and real estate projects that reflect shifting consumer habits across international markets. Recognition of discount, dining and mixed-use developments offers a snapshot of where global retail investment is heading.
Valvert Croix-Blanche Retail Park is a 65,000m² destination with 18 restaurants, and NEXTOPIA at Siam Paragon covers 15,000m² of retail space that drew 4.2 million visitors. The source does not detail the full set of award criteria used by the jury.
The players
Joanna Fisher
Joanna Fisher is the CEO of ECE Marketplaces and chaired the MAPIC Awards 2026 jury.
Normal
Normal is a Danish discount chain that has grown to more than 1,000 stores across Europe.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a major European commercial real estate company that developed the Rembrandthof Extension in Amstelveen.
The details
Winners were announced at the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, following the announcement of finalists the previous month. Honorees include Normal, a Danish discount chain, Honest Greens, a healthy fast-casual dining brand, Activate's first French venue at Val d'Europe, and the Rembrandthof Extension in Amstelveen.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: MAPIC Awards 2026 winners unveiled in Cannes, France.
Industry Dynamics
The 2026 MAPIC Awards continue the Cannes-based recognition program for retail real estate, extending it to projects in Europe and Asia. The honors reflect how discount chains and mixed-use centers are competing for consumers in mature European and Southeast Asian markets.
Shoppers in France, Spain, Portugal and the Benelux countries may see Activate venues opening, with around 30 planned across those markets. Honest Greens is opening locations in London and Paris, expanding access to its healthy fast-casual menu.
The takeaway
Retail projects recognized at MAPIC often pair discount, dining and leisure under one roof, a model that rewards visitors who stay longer. Watching which concepts expand into new cities offers a practical signal of where everyday shopping is headed.
Further reading
Explore more on Commercial real estate developments across international markets.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Europe-re.
