VIA Outlets enters Italian market with acquisition of Scalo Milano Outlet & More

Milan, 21 January 2026 — VIA Outlets, the leading owner-operator of the world’s most sustainable fashion outlet centres, has acquired Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a modern, well-connected outlet centre located to the south of Milan. VIA Outlets has purchased 100% of Locate District S.p.A., the owner-operator of the centre, previously held by the Lonati Group.

The transaction marks VIA Outlets’ entry into the Italian market. It supports its inorganic growth strategy to acquire outlets selectively in high-potential markets and further elevate its portfolio through its proven 3R strategy of remerchandising, remodelling and remarketing. With this acquisition, VIA Outlets’ pan-European portfolio expands to 325,000 sqm of gross lettable area (GLA) in 12 premium outlet centres across ten markets: Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Otto Ambagtsheer, CEO of VIA Outlets, said: “Entering the Italian retail market is a strategic milestone for VIA Outlets. As the home of global fashion, Italy is a priority market for outlets, and the urban, well-connected location of Scalo Milano Outlet & More is an ideal platform to apply our 3R strategy and deliver greater value to guests and brand partners. Working closely with the centre’s existing management team, we will ensure continuity in its successful performance, invest in operational excellence and further refine the brand offer, elevating the guest experience and harnessing Milan’s momentum to drive the next phase of growth for the outlet centre.”

Scalo Milano Outlet & More was opened in 2016 and expanded by 9,000 sqm bringing the centre’s total GLA to approximately 44,000 sqm, positioning it among Italy’s larger outlet destinations. The centre offers an eclectic mix of over 180 national and international fashion and lifestyle brands including Adidas, Calvin Klein, Falconeri, K-Way, Liu-Jo, Nike and Patrizia Pepe. Together with a strong food offer and the dedicated Design District it creates an ideal all-day destination for both residents and international visitors.

Situated in Locate di Triulzi, 15 minutes from central Milan and directly served by the S13 suburban line, Scalo Milano Outlet & More welcomed more than 4 million guests in 2025, underscoring its strong draw across the Milan metropolitan area.

Davide Lardera, CEO, Scalo Milano Outlet & More, said: “Joining the VIA Outlets portfolio opens a new and exciting chapter for Scalo Milano Outlet & More. Being part of a larger, like-minded owner-operator gives us the scale to accelerate our premium brand offer, guest experience and sustainability investments. Together we can tap into pan-European insights, digital capabilities and tourism reach to take Scalo Milano Outlet & More to the next level, while staying true to our beautiful local metropolitan DNA and our partnerships across Milan.”