Oslobukta wins Grand Prize in this year’s NCSC Nordic Awards!

Caroline Krefting, COO and Katrin Sundal, Marketing Director at Carusel Eiendom received the ‘Commercial Space of the Year’ award for the transformation of Oslobukta.

On September 18^th the NCSC Nordic Summit & Awards 2024 took place in Helsinki, Finland. During the Summit, inspirational talks about the future of retail were given and at the Awards ceremony, the Nordics' top commercial spaces and players were celebrated.

Carucel Eiendom's development of Oslobukta was honored with the title of 'Commercial Space of the Year.' The jury praised their collaborative tenant mix and support for emerging talents, which has created a dynamic and innovative space. Their dedication to "quality for all" was evident in high occupancy rates, strong visitor numbers, and impressive turnover growth.

This year’s innovation award went to Vasakronan for its bold initiative, Open Spot, which provides flexible pop-up spaces for brands to test and boost consumer interest. Additionally, Rødovre Centrum earned recognition for their inclusive marketing campaign, "Power of Science." Further, Rituals was crowned ‘Commercial Player of the Year’ for demonstrating exceptional performance, social responsibility, and innovation in the Nordic retail space.

“We are thrilled to see such innovative and forward-thinking projects emerge in the Nordic retail space. Each winner represents the future of retail, where sustainability, creativity, and customer engagement are driving forces,” said Kajsa Hernell, Managing Director of NCSC.

NCSC Nordic Awards 2024:

Commercial Space of the Year              
Oslobukta (Carusel Eiendom)............ Winner
Kronprinsen (Heimstaden)................. Finalist
AINOA (Lähitapiola)............................ Finalist

Commercial Player of the Year             
Rituals.................................................. Winner
LYKO..................................................... Finalist
Fly Chicken.......................................... Finalist

Innovation of the Year
'Open Spot' by Vasakronan................. Winner
'Brand Corner' by Helsinki Outlet........ Finalist
Cirkulær................................................ Finalist

Marketing Campaign of the Year         
'Power of Science' by Rødovre Centrum..... Winner
'Stick Together' by Frölunda Torg................ Finalist
'LYKO Halloween'.......................................... Finalist
'500 Bishops' by Hansakortteli.................... Finalist

For more information on the NCSC Nordic Awards and the full list of winners and finalists, visit: ncscnordic.org/blog/ncsc-nordic-awards-2024

About NCSC AWARDS
The competition is arranged by Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities, with the purpose of supporting the development and bringing forward the best, most innovative, and creative initiatives within the industry.