Fidurock acquires the Arkáda Prostějov retail park for over half a billion CZK

The real estate investment group Fidurock announces the successful acquisition of the significant retail park and shopping gallery Arkáda Prostějov. The transaction, valued at more than half a billion CZK, represents another key milestone in strengthening Fidurock’s position on the Czech retail park market. The group now owns 14 retail parks across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with a total leasable area exceeding 130,000 square meters. The sale of the property was brokered by the renowned advisory firm CBRE.

Arkáda Prostějov is an established and thriving shopping destination in the Olomouc region, consisting of three retail park sections and a central shopping gallery. With a total GLA of 11,045 m², annual footfall of 1.1 million visitors, and 230 parking spaces, it ranks among the largest and most successful retail locations in the region. The park currently boasts 99% occupancy and a diversified income stream across 35 tenants, including Lidl, Pepco, CCC, Sportisimo, Dr. Max, Deichmann, Takko Fashion, Hecht and Breno.

“The acquisition of Arkáda Prostějov fits perfectly into our investment strategy and strengthens our portfolio with another high-quality, strategically located property,” said David Hauerland, Managing Director of the Fidurock investment group. “We were particularly attracted by the strong tenant mix and the site’s significant potential for further development. More than 70% of the total area is dedicated to the retail park itself – a format in which we see long-term value and stability. Strong and stable tenants such as Lidl, Pepco, Deichmann, Dr. Max, Sportisimo and CCC ensure high attractiveness for customers and match the standards we seek in our portfolio.”

The shopping gallery benefits from excellent accessibility thanks to its direct connection to the D46 motorway, linking Brno and Olomouc. Its strategic position, combined with nearby residential districts and adjacency to Tesco hypermarket and OBI, ensures a steady stream of customers. According to available data, nearly 75,000 residents live within a 10-minute drive and more than 264,000 people within a 20-minute drive of the site.

The complex consists of several parts: Retail Park I, opened in 2002, the central gallery, and Retail Park III, completed in 2021.

“The completion of this transaction is a natural step in our long-term investment strategy focused on projects that align with our core orientation,” said Andrej Palič of CIF Arkáda s.r.o. from investment group BDCG a.s. “We managed Arkáda Prostějov for many years with maximum care and professionalism, and we are pleased that we were able to stabilise its position on the regional market. We believe that the new owner, Fidurock, will build on this foundation and ensure the centre continues to develop positively.”

Fidurock plans to modernise Arkáda Prostějov with the aim of optimising the tenant mix and introducing new customer services. “We see significant potential for further improvement. We are already working on refining the tenant composition and planning to add new modern services, such as EV charging stations,” added Hauerland. “We want Arkáda Prostějov to remain a preferred shopping destination that meets the growing expectations of customers. At the same time, I would like to reassure visitors that nothing essential will change for them in the near future — operations remain unchanged and all adjustments and innovations will be implemented gradually.”

In terms of sustainability, Arkáda Prostějov holds strong EPC ratings — the main gallery is rated A, while Retail Parks I and III hold ratings of B. Additionally, the roofs of the main gallery and Retail Park I are equipped with photovoltaic panels, producing approximately 770 MWh of electricity annually.

The acquisition of Arkáda Prostějov further strengthens Fidurock’s position as a major player in the Czech retail park market and confirms its strategic focus on high-quality, sustainable properties with long-term growth potential.