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

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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

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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

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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...

More Cheap Chic Fashion Lands in Dallas

Retailer Roundup, Shopping Center Business

Texas mixed-use, open-air center welcomes its catchment’s first F21 Red, Forever 21’s aggressively priced concept store.

The Shops at Park Lane has beaten its competitors in getting the first F21 Red store in Dallas. It’s a good catch for a center that sells consumers on what it calls smart luxury. The 19,603sq.ft. two-level Forever 21 concept store opened recen[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Sandra de Jenken Takes Up ICSC Post

Appointments, People on the Move

The former French government executive and event organizer will make the move from Paris to Queen Anne’s Gate in London.

Sandra de Jenken is the new managing director of ICSC Europe, edging out other candidates to take over the portfolio from Mike Morrissey, the council’s executive VP and chief global officer. A seasoned executive whose background includes worki[...] Read More...

University Village Gets Its Own Amazon

Leasing, Shopping Center Business

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The online retail giant makes an aggressive move into brick-and-mortar retail.

Seattle's University Village just earned a unique distinction: it's the new home of the world's first Amazon Books store. Amazon - that beloved online retail behemoth - got its start as the first major online bookstore. Before it shook up the[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Diana Jan Joins The Shops at Tanforan

Appointments, People on the Move

The ICSC-accredited certified marketing director and academic will focus on both increasing productivity and reinforcing the California center’s community ties.

The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, California, has a new marketing director: Diana Jan. A faculty member of the Academy of Art University's School of Fashion in San Francisco, she brings more than 15 years of retail and shopping center marketin[...] Read More...

The Grove Helps Bring Qatar Airways to LA Residents

Pop-Up Stores, Shopping Center Business

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Airline creates a portable Business Class experience so shoppers can get comfortable.

Qatar Airways is opening up service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in January, so last weekend it hit The Grove to get to know the locals. The three-day Discover Qatar Airways event brought airline amenities to the busy center, wi[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...