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BIG Sells Key Shopping Centers in US and France to Focus on Balkan and Eastern European Markets

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

BIG Sells Key Shopping Centers in US and France to Focus on Balkan and Eastern European Markets
Unrated 2

By נבו שפיר

First reported by Calcalist · Jul 27, 2026

What happened

Israeli real estate group BIG sold major shopping center assets in the US and France as part of a strategic focus on the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The company completed an $103 million sale of a Nevada shopping center and agreed to sell its French logistics operations. BIG plans to exit the US market entirely by 2026, reallocating resources to growth regions.

  • 01BIG sold 80% of its Nevada shopping center for $103 million, above book value.
  • 02The company plans to sell its last US asset by end of 2026, exiting the American market.
  • 03BIG agreed to sell its 50% stake in French logistics firms for about 23.4 million euros.
  • 04The French deal includes loan repayments and guarantees from the local partner.
  • 05CEO Chai Galis said sales generate cash to expand in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
  • 06BIG focuses on shopping centers in growth markets with high returns and competitive advantages.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsBIG, BIG Opium, BIG Opium 2
PlacesUnited States, Nevada, Reno, France, Balkans, Eastern Europe, Pennsylvania

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 27, 2026
BIG Sells Key Shopping Centers in US and France to Focus on Balkan and Eastern European Markets
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Big Closes In on Exiting US Market After 16 Years, Retains Single Shopping Center

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