Lycra Alert: It’s Cycling Season

Sales Promotions & More, Seasonal Giveaways

A local cycling tour has inspired this mall’s indoor special event.

It's that time of year again when cyclists around the world pump up their tires, oil their chains, and hit the road to push their aerobic and strength limits. For those who prefer to watch from the couch, there are plenty of tour event broadcast[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Students Step Out of the Classroom

Community Relations, Community Room

WEM showcases the work of junior achievers at its annual trade show.

The staff at Canada's West Edmonton Mall (WEM) just caught a glimpse of what the future might hold for its retail line-up. This past April 7, eighteen student-led businesses from Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT’s Company Program s[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

The Good Life Re-imagined

Leasing, Shopping Center Business

A California center’s leasing team is working hard to keep up with shifting consumer demand.

Coastal luxury living isn't all just beachwear and sandals. For one Simon property, it's also about offering shoppers the right balance of retailers to match their lifestyles. A brand new sports bar might be a good start. Del Amo Fashion Cent[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Chadstone’s Online Experience Gets Personal

Mall Websites, Technology Lab

The Aussie center lets its shoppers curate their own Mother’s Day gift guides.

There's nothing more personal than the relationship between parents and their children, so Australia's Chadstone – The Fashion Capital has added a customization feature to its online Mother's Day gift guide this year. Shoppers could win one of[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

It’s Game Time at The Square

Amenities, Customer Service

UK center hopes to capitalize on a growing social and entertainment trend.

The Square Camberley (UK) has launched a new amenity that it hopes will fit right into its consumers' active lifestyles: a permanent ping-pong facility. Launched last week, the Ping Pong Parlour is open to all visitors who might like to drop in [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Social Snaps Do Community Good

Charity Partnerships, Community Room

An offline/online national retail campaign helps to feed people in need.

Since snapshots and social posts have replaced making mental notes when it comes to lifestyle experiences, an Australian developer decided to use that digital urge to back a CSR campaign. But to support its cause, shoppers first had to step into[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

SHARE to Open at Premium Outlet Collection

Development News, Shopping Center Business

The new retail stop will feature a mix of unique goods and fresh food offerings.

Premium Outlet Collection EIA at Canada's Edmonton International Airport has revealed a new retail concept that promises to be focused more on shoppers' overall experience than on what they might be in the mood to buy on any given day. Simply ca[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Sometimes You’ve Got to Tone Things Down

Entertainment, Special Events

Shopping center and partner give customers a little bit of peace.

In the era of Me, consumers expect to be able to retreat to their own pods whenever and wherever they choose, even at the mall. This retail destination recently had a proposition for them and here's a hint: It didn't involve the sound of childre[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Oakridge Welcomes Spring On-site and Online

Décor Themes, Design Studio

Flowers serve as the visual cues for the new fashion season.

If Vancouverites have a hard time believing that the rainy winter truly is behind them, their local Oakridge shopping center is issuing a few reminders. The Canadian upscale property's marketing team posted its first notice online, with a change[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Destination Changi: A Layover Worth Your Time

Technology Lab, Technology News

Singapore airport entertains visitors as they wait for their flights.

If you're a traveler, waiting is part of your routine—at check-in, security screening, the gate, and baggage retrieval. It can get tedious after a while but the Changi Airport Group (CAG) has vowed to deliver a better customer experience throu[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...