Things that Make Shoppers Go, “Wow”

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

Reteam Group believes it’s found the way to map consumers’ desires and make your retail property more compelling with its Mind16 placemaking optimizer.

“The mind is a strange and wonderful thing. I’m not sure it’ll ever be able to figure itself out.” That famous quote from Daniel Mainwaring’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers sci-fi flick likely resonates with most retail marketers. What[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Conahan Joins Carl M. Freeman Board

Appointments, People on the Move

Maryland-based real estate developer adds to the leadership team just as it’s about to grow its third-party management portfolio.

The Carl M. Freeman Companies has appointed Elizabeth “Dibbie” Conahan to its board of directors, where she will join Michelle D. Freeman, Brian Cullen, Richard L. Perlmutter, and Thomas O. Bowersox. The current president of Volta Place LLC [...] Read More...

What’s Next: The New Brooklyn

Shopping Center Business, What's Next Market Focus

New York City’s most populous borough is no longer a bedroom community. Zoning changes and high Manhattan prices have created a hot real estate market.

Geoff Bailey is one of those energetic executives who don’t feel the need to hide their enthusiasm for real estate. That’s probably because through the walls of buildings of all sizes and purposes, the retail specialist for The Shopping Cent[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

MAPIC Announces Crowdsourced Sessions

Shopping Center Business

Image credits: MAPIC

Voters choose sessions on shopping center and high street innovation.

Though MAPIC is less than a month away, the conference's team has just now finalized two of its session topics and speakers. It might seem a little last minute, but that's because MAPIC has begun relying on the wisdom of the crowd. The confer[...] Read More...

Eco-Safe Digester Eats Food Court Waste

Property Management, Shopping Center Business, Sustainability

Advertorial Feature: Shopping centers can improve their operational and environmental impact by using data-driven, food waste disposal solution.

Due to the complex nature of mall operations, shopping center owners face a number of challenges when trying to make their properties more efficient while adhering to their CSR mandates. Since tenants command much of the mall’s operational nee[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Outlet Collection Brings New Opportunities to Winnipeg

Development News, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: Ivanhoé Cambridge

The collection will be an iconic piece of a larger mixed-use development.

Late last month, Ivanhoé Cambridge officially broke ground on an exciting new project: Outlet Collection Winnipeg. It's the developer's second pure outlet center, and the province of Manitoba's first. “Not only are we bringing a new and e[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

MAPIC 2015 Explores the US Retail Landscape

Shopping Center Business

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Three day conference brings together the world’s top retailers, property developers and professionals.

MAPIC is just around the corner. The premiere event for the international retail property market takes place from 18-20 November at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. More than 2,300 developers and shopping center owners will be showcasing[...] Read More...

BOXPARK Seeks Marketing & Events Manager

Career Search, Shopping Center Business

Opened in 2011 in London’s Shoreditch district, BOXPARK is touted as the first pop-up mall made from refitted shipping containers.

BOXPARK is recruiting for a special person to join its team as Marketing and Event Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all the Marketing and Event activity at BOXPARK Shoreditch, and potentially future London s[...] Read More...

JOSIP KARDUN TO LEAD ICSC IN EUROPE

Appointments, People on the Move, Shopping Center Business

It’s now up to the Atrium Group executive to continue to strengthen the shopping center industry’s position in the EU.

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has a new champion in Europe. It has appointed Josip Kardun, CEO of the Atrium Group, to chair its Advisory Board for the region, with the official handover taking place this week at the board[...] Read More...

JLL Crowdfunds New Dining Options

Leasing, Shopping Center Business

JLL helps crowdfunding platform for the food and beverage business go national.

EquityEats, a new crowdfunding platform for the food and beverage business, has recently joined forces with JLL. It's like Kickstarter for the restaurant investment crowd. While Kickstarter has been the launching point for documentaries, vi[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...