This Mall Carpark Can Power 170 Homes

Development News, Shopping Center Business, Sustainability

The Pines Elanora’s apparent New Year’s resolution is to make sustainability a central part of its CSR mandate.

The Pines Elanora is already known as a community hub for local residents seeking everyday staples and a place to spend time with their families. It has now also become one of Australia’s largest solar power generators. The Gold Coast shopping[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Surprising and Delighting Shoppers is the Key to a Happy Holiday

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

LoyaltyOne survey finds that while shoppers love surprises, they aren’t getting them from brands nearly as much as they’d like.

Want to make the holiday shopping experience memorable? According to at least one survey, all you need to do is surprise and delight your shoppers. Through November, LoyaltyOne surveyed 1,188 Canadians to see just how thoroughly a good "Surpr[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Mall Websites are a Vital Tool for Black Friday Shoppers

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: PlaceWise Media

The first PlaceWise Black Friday Shopper Traffic Index offers insights into the mobile habits of mall shoppers.

The Black Friday dust has settled for another year. While we look forward to the few shopping weeks left before Christmas, we also have the opportunity to look back at the lessons we can take from the biggest shopping day of the year. PlaceWise [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Square One Reaches for New Sales Heights

Shopping Center Business

Image credits: Square One

New productivity milestone places it among the top centers in Canada.

Square One shopping center has something to celebrate as it heads into the holidays: it has achieved a sales milestone of $975 (US $730) per square foot. It's aiming for an even thousand by the end of the year, and it's on track to hit that goal[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Moomins Arrive in Mexico

Leasing, Shopping Center Business

Mall Galerías Guadalajara chosen as the site of the first Moomin Shop in the Americas.

The Moomins are beloved around the world, but until now, the famed children's characters haven't been as available to shoppers in North America as they have to those in Europe. This month, the first Moomin Shop in the Americas opened in the Gale[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

ICSC 2016 European Conference Details Announced

ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards, Shopping Center Business

“Authenticity: Differentiating Retail” is the theme of next year’s conference.

ICSC is ramping up preparations for its 2016 European Conference, to be held on April 18-19 2016 in Milan, Italy. The annual retail real estate conference will explore how you can build an authentic, one-of-a-kind brand to differentiate yourself[...] Read More...

Retailers Share Holiday Plans With JLL

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: JLL

2015 Holiday Sentiment Report Examines retailers’ plans and expectations for the season.

Looking for fresh insights into the holiday season to come? JLL just released its annual Holiday Sentiment Report. In it, retailers shared their thoughts - and hopes - about the season to come. The company's findings are well-worth perusing. [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

MAPIC Convention to Go Ahead as Scheduled

Deal Makers, Shopping Center Business

Organizers say the Cannes venue is open and their convention team is already on-site prepping for this week’s opening.

The people of France are showing their resilience in the aftermath of the recent attacks in Paris, and Reed MIDEM is adopting the same stance. The event organizer confirmed earlier today that its international MAPIC retail property market and ne[...] Read More...

Jenny Cushing Moves Up to Vice President of Leasing

Appointments, People on the Move

Image credits: Vestar

Cushing will handle leasing efforts for Vestar’s 24 million square feet of retail assets.

Vestar has a new Vice President of Leasing: Jenny Cushing. Cushing's promotion comes after a successful term as Assistant Vice President of Leasing. Now, she'll be responsible for the company's leasing efforts for assets throughout California, A[...] Read More...

Doctor Who Sets Down at Broadway Centre

Pop-Up Stores, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: Broadway Shopping Centre

Exclusive pop-up shop coincides with the first official Australian Doctor Who festival.

As Australia gets its first taste of the official BBC Doctor Who Festival, visitors to Broadway Shopping Centre have an exclusive opportunity to shop from a huge range of merchandise from the beloved science-fiction series. Until January 2016, t[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...