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Bicester Village (left), Ken Gunn (right) /// credit: Bicester Vilalge, Ken Gunn Consulting

The Importance of Retail Mix: Some Pointers from the Outlet Industry

Consumer criticism of shopping centers is nothing new, states Ken Gunn, Managing Director of Ken Gunn Consulting. As a retail business consultant, advising investors and asset managers, he has reported survey-based dissatisfaction with the proposition, branding, and management of shopping centers for 30 years.

Ingka Centres moved away from rigid models of monthly foot traffic and started to create spaces that invite daily or even hourly visits. One example for this is the co-working initiative Hej!Workshop that caters to the flexible work styles of the modern era. /// credit: Ingka Centres

Playtime: Why Boring Conventions In Retail Must Be Challenged

Why has our industry been so willing to settle for boring? Asks Cindy Andersen, Managing Director at Ingka Centres. The endless rows of identical stores, the predictability of a food court’s menu, the steady drone of escalators… These conventions have been the traditional hallmarks of shopping center decline for decades. To stay relevant, we must evolve as an industry.

Ingka Centres moved away from rigid models of monthly foot traffic and started to create spaces that invite daily or even hourly visits. One example for this is the co-working initiative Hej!Workshop that caters to the flexible work styles of the modern era. /// credit: Ingka Centres

Playtime: Why Boring Conventions In Retail Must Be Challenged

Why has our industry been so willing to settle for boring? Asks Cindy Andersen, Managing Director at Ingka Centres. The endless rows of identical stores, the predictability of a food court’s menu, the steady drone of escalators… These conventions have been the traditional hallmarks of shopping center decline for decades. To stay relevant, we must evolve as an industry.

The Kaufland companies in Germany present their commitment to sustainability with the publication of their first sustainability report. /// credit: Kaufland

For more sustainability: Kaufland publishes its sustainability report

Kaufland’s companies in Germany are presenting their holistic commitment to sustainability in detail as part of the Green Week with the publication of their first sustainability report for the 2022 financial year (March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023). The report provides information on the goals, measures and structures Kaufland has created in Germany. The focus is on shopping more consciously, conserving resources, protecting the climate and strengthening society.

credit: ECE Marketplaces

„Retail real estate is a stable and resilent asset class” 

“Despite the significant challenges of recent years, it is clear that retail real estate is a stable and resilient asset class,” says Joanna Fisher. In an interview with ACROSS, the CEO of ECE Marketplaces talks about the opportunities of a once again dynamic market, dealing with industry changes and ESG, and her goals as the new Chairwoman of ECSP.

credit: Kriz Heidi

THE LUXURY MARKET AS A TRENDSETTER FOR THE RETAIL WORLD

Luxury is more resistant than any other retail segment – especially in times of crisis. However, consumers are changing. For the new consumer generation, luxury has a new definition. Both brands as well as retailers have to adapt to this development.

The countdown for EuroCis 2024 has just begun. Only four months to go until the largest European trade fair for retail technology starts!

At EuroCIS, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, numerous companies will once again be presenting solutions and products with which retailers can shape and secure their future, true to the motto “Go beyond today”. Detailed solutions for merchandise & supply chain management, POS software and hardware, HR, robotics, security & loss prevention, cash management and pricing will be on offer.

credit: BrainBox AI

Energy cost savings via AI: “Retail is where we can make the biggest difference”

Buildings are one of the main contributors to CO2 emissions: They are responsible for nearly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. In addition, maintaining inefficient building systems costs real estate companies dearly. As Martin Gruber, Director Europe at BrainBox AI, explains, BrainBox AI is the market leader in Autonomous Decarbonization services to accelerate your decarbonization journey powered by Artificial Intelligence.

Vicolungo The Style Outlets /// credit: NEINVER

NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate’s joint venture receives highest 5-star rating in GRESB Benchmark Report for the fourth consecutive year

NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate have received the highest 5-star rating in the 2023 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark for the fourth consecutive year for Neptune – a joint venture between NEINVER and Nuveen’s parent company, TIAA -, placing it in the top three in the “Southern Europe, Retail Centres” category in terms of overall ESG performance.

retail parks faces both challenges and exciting opportunities. /// credit: Chainels

The Future Of Retail Parks: adaptation and innovation in a changing landscape

The retail park: a cornerstone of modern consumer culture that has long been a popular destination for shoppers seeking convenience, variety, and an all-in-one shopping experience. As technology and consumer preferences continue to evolve, the future of retail parks faces both challenges and exciting opportunities. Joseph Jarvis, Content Marketer at Chainels, explores how retail parks are likely to adapt and innovate to remain relevant in the rapidly changing retail landscape.

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