Giant Bugs Invade intu Braehead

intu’s program also covers a school educational package and design contest.

While most people would rather keep bugs outside, intu Braehead is happy to house a dozen giant ones indoors this month as part of intu's Big Bugs on Tour program stopping at centers across the UK. Honey-bees, grasshoppers, butterflies, and othe[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Valentine’s Day Gets Expo at The Glen

Entertainment, Special Events

Shoppers will have three full days to plan their perfect date night.

Bridal events have proven to be solid marketing hooks to yank shoppers back to the mall in what can be a challenging shoulder season between the December holidays and the arrival of spring fashions. With a lot for brides and grooms to plan, it i[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Brushing Up on Style

Entertainment, Special Events

This isn’t quite reality TV, but it’s close and the mall’s the set.

If shoppers are looking for ideas on New Year's resolutions, Shoppi Tivoli (Spreitenbach, Switzerland) has a proposition for them: Stop talking about getting into the fashion business and take the first step. Come Spring 2019, the center will on[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Kids Explore Space at Greenstone

Entertainment, Special Events

The South African mall’s month-long exhibit shows the versatility of inflatable pop-up units.

In a sea of fashion, beauty, and foodie pop-ups, Greenstone Shopping Centre's latest education-focused installation stands out. Launched last weekend, the South African mall's inflatable Space Maze attracts families with zones that are designed [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Retailtainment Port of Call

Entertainment, Special Events

This center anchors its marketing strategy in local culture by paying tribute to the past with 21st Century means.

Traditionalists are often pitted against innovators when it comes to developing a brand's story and visual signature. Justified as a search for authenticity, it's a marketing habit that could sell a retail destination short and actually inhibit [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Meadowhall Hacks Halloween in Witches’ Kitchen

Entertainment, Special Events

The installation is the set of an interactive theatrical event this week.

Meadowhall (Sheffield, UK) is offering families seeking thrills and chills an unconventional take on Halloween this week with its Witches' Kitchen. Until Sunday, its marketing team is daring visitors to enter the tunnel of terror to reach the Co[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...