By Alberto González In order to face this new reality it is essential to be determined, but also flexible and eager to embrace change, not only in retail but also in other real estate areas. Despite the undeniable setbacks of … Continue reading
By Udo Radtke Belgrade continues to be regarded as an insider tip among savvy city travelers. Serbia’s capital city is neither as trendy as Budapest nor as overrun as Prague. In the nations formerly part of Yugoslavia, tourism primarily revolves … Continue reading
By Jessica Berney Detailed research will pinpoint likely shopping habits to help asset managers to determine the right tenant mix, ensuring customers are delighted every time they visit. That is important, and always will be. But let’s not forget the … Continue reading
By Alison Bowcott-McGrath Retailers are having to adapt quickly to stay ahead, and the same is true for shopping centers. 98% of consumers say they’re more likely to make a purchase after experiencing it at a live retail event. This … Continue reading
The report emphasizes that a global appraisal of the 197 Swiss shopping centers (with more than 5,000 sq m of sales space) is not possible. Their size, location, profile and positioning are too different. They are an average of 30 … Continue reading
1. Merging of Digital and Physical The boundaries between the digital and the real world are becoming increasingly blurred: we see online retailers opening pop-up stores in city centers, and shopping centers that offer their visitors augmented reality experiences … Continue reading
By Katharina von Schacky But if we are honest, we all know that digitalisation has only been a catalyst for a trend that was already present: a closer focus on the consumer and his needs, which led to a necessary … Continue reading
By Bill Kistler Ask any CEO, “What keeps you awake at night?”, the quality of the talent in their organisation is sure to figure near the top of the list. It certainly was at ICSC’s CEO Forum last year in … Continue reading
The first Bosch monolabel store in Europe was recently opened on Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna, Austria. The Store Makers at Umdasch were responsible for the concept, design, planning, implementation as general contractor and shopfitter, as well as the latest digital … Continue reading
By Radosław Knap Both employers and employees will lose, as will consumers and the state budget, which is fuelled by the currently strong internal consumption. It is worth adding that the bill adopted by the Polish parliament contains a number … Continue reading
“The NCSC are working actively to support the shopping center industry with initiatives to make shopping centers safe for visitors, staff, as well as investors,” says Marika Waern, Managing Director at NCSC. This is why the “Guide to Shopping Center … Continue reading
Andreas Hohlmann is an industrial engineer of the Technical University Berlin and the University of Technology Sydney. Previously, he worked at ECE Projektmanagement GmbH & Co KG in different executive positions in Germany and in various international markets, at last … Continue reading
ACROSS: Which relevance does the organization of sporting events have for a mixed-use-center like Eurovea? OLGA HAMMER: Events are an integral and very important part of life in a shopping center. In the case of mixed-use properties it is even … Continue reading
CANADA, TORONTO, EAST HARBOUR Presented by: City of Toronto Stand: R9A Located on a 24.28 ha site directly east of Toronto’s downtown core, East Harbour is currently the largest commercial development planned in Canada and will be a destination for business, … Continue reading
ACROSS: Why was the mall — like so many things — invented in the USA? TOM McGEE: The mall actually celebrated its 60th birthday last year. At that time, Southdale Center was built near Minneapolis. The idea of using the … Continue reading
Located in the city of Loulé, MAR Shopping Algarve extends over two floors and is the largest retail destination in southern Portugal. It is the first in the country to combine an enclosed shopping center, an outdoor leisure area, and … Continue reading
By Christof Papousek Besides traditional film screenings, there are now screenings of operas, classical concerts, sports events, pop and rock concerts, and many more. In addition to these developments in technology and content, the sound quality improved as well; Dolby … Continue reading
