Block 37 Issues Pop-Up Retail Challenge

Chicago downtown destination center hopes to add to its roster of unique retailers.

Only standout retail concepts need apply. That's the message that managers of Block 37 in Chicago are delivering to would-be pop-up tenants. Located in the heart of the famous Chicago Loop downtown district, the center is on the lookout for some[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Could a Store Pitch a Tent at Your Mall?

Pop-Up Stores, Shopping Center Business

Fashion pop-up brought a bit of Canadiana to American consumers.

A love of camping in the great outdoors and the technical clothing that will withstand the surroundings. Sounds like a Canadian experience, doesn't it? That was the idea that inspired one retailer to literally pitch its tent on the grounds of an[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Prairie Ridge Center Reaches Final Phase

Development News, Shopping Center Business

Mixed-use property sprawls over 90 acres of land in South Dallas/Grand Prairie, Texas.

When Block & Company, Inc. headed an investment group to purchase a 90-acre property on the north side of Interstate 20 in Grand Prairie, Texas, back in 1998, it got a piece of not much more than untamed grassland. Eighteen years and six develop[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

BCSC Names Its New Chief Executive

Shopping Center Business

David Cooke to announce the council’s re-branding at its September conference.

There are exciting times ahead for the British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC). Edward Cooke, formerly director of policy and public affairs, has now been confirmed as the new chief executive. The other big news: the council will be renamed, [...] Read More...

Here’s the Secret to Attracting Male Shoppers

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

Indoor/outdoor environments and tech-based services are among top strategies.

Men aren't getting their fair share of attention from Australian retailers. That's the bottom line of a study that AMP Capital Shopping Centres (AMPCSC) has just released. The Australian company unveiled "When Is a Shopping Centre More Than Just[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Starbucks Headed to Veranda Shopping Centre

Leasing Deals, Shopping Center Business

Deal moves Romanian center to near 85-percent retail occupancy.

Andrei Pogonaru can check one more thing off his list. The developer from Prodplast Imobiliare is about to welcome Starbucks to Veranda, the 65,000 sq.m. mall (just under 700,000 sq.ft.) that will open in Bucharest, Romania, in the last quarter [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Mall Walkway Gets a Timely Facelift

Shopping Center Business

Moreno Valley Mall has plans for what could have been an off-putting area.

What do you do with an empty mall walkway? You dress it up and hope for the best. Moreno Valley Mall didn't quite leave things entirely to chance when it decided to cover up a rather dreary-looking walkway, even if it will now be up to shoppers [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Alexandra Pier’s $78M Project on Track

Development News, Sustainability

A tower with viewing platforms will be a key element at the Montreal port.

The Canadian city of Montreal will be celebrating its 375th birthday next year, and its Port Authority (MPA) is planning to give residents a special present: improved access to their waterfront. The MPA has partnered with the Provencher_Roy urba[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Grant Park Revives Old Target Site

Leasing Deals, Shopping Center Business

The former department store’s space has been transformed into sports and fitness central.

GoodLife Fitness is planning to launch two retail concepts side by side at Canada's Grant Park Shopping Centre. In early 2017, the operator will open a 25,000 sq.ft. GoofLife Fitness co-ed club and a 12,000 sq.ft. Fit4Less by GoodLife, its low-c[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Harbour Town Set to Wrap Up $20m Expansion

Leasing, Leasing Deals

Australia’s largest outlet shopping center is keen to lure more locals and tourists.

Twenty-five new outlet stores are now calling Harbour Town home. Located on Australia's Gold Coast, the center launched its North Western mall on May 27th, signalling the near completion of a $20 million (14.7 million USD) expansion. Among the b[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...