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DMM Data in Studies & Whitepapers

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Did you know that DMM data is used in research studies and whitepapers? For many years, Directory of Major Malls | ShoppingCenters.com has contributed data and co-authored articles, research studies and whitepapers with various media outlets, research groups and analytic organizations. See where our data has been leveraged.

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Factors to consider when assigning the capitalization rate - Read the article on ShoppingCenters. Explore the importance of qualifying income in retail property acquisition in this comprehensive article. Dive into essential due diligence strategies that highlight key factors such as lease structures, tenant credibility, and income stability. Learn how to identify value-add opportunities that can enhance your investment returns in the retail real estate market.

Qualifying the Income in a Retail Property Acquisition

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The price you pay to acquire a retail asset is one of the most critical factors in determining how much the investment will ultimately return to you. Guest contributors Jack Nugent of Newmark and Rudolph Milian of Woodcliff Woodcliff Realty Advisors provide expert insight on navigating this process to make the best deal possible.

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Article about Sustainable Shopping Spaces: A Path to a Greener Future - image of bicycles lined up in front of a stores

Sustainable Shopping Spaces: A Path to a Greener Future

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As environmental awareness grows, sustainable retail practices have become essential to modern retail strategies. Companies like Patagonia, IKEA, and Levi’s are embracing circular economy initiatives—reusing, recycling, and regenerating materials—to reduce their environmental footprint. With the support of emerging technologies such as AI, big data, and blockchain, these brands are leading the way in integrating sustainability across their operations, from physical stores to digital platforms. This transformation not only reduces environmental impact but also builds consumer trust, positioning these companies as leaders in sustainable retail innovation.

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Precision with Privacy (PwP) map sample from BI Spatial

Precision with Privacy (PwP) from BI Spatial

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PwP Defined: Precision with Privacy is a monthly, spatially anonymized dataset containing the most representative residential points of mobile devices in the United States which can be coupled with various […]

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DMM Retail Shopping Center and Mall Geofences: Elevating Retail Analytics with Precision

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Directory of Major Malls offers delineated Shopping Center Geofences (polygons) for almost 20k major shopping centers and malls in the United States and Canada. These proprietary polygons, created through a strategic alliance with B I Spatial.

DMM geofences are very robust and flexible. The polygons can be combined seamlessly with the DMM full dataset as well as mobile and segmentation data and they can be visualized in any Geospatial Platform chosen. This union allows real estate teams, retail brands and business analysts to derive additional insights on customers and the DMM shopping center.

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Sampling of NAICs code mapping to DMM stores

NAICs code and Store Chain types integrated into the DMM tenant data

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DMM’s integration of NAICS codes & Retail Store Chain Types is a critical growth step and opportunity for Direct Licensees and Resellers to append larger datasets that are driven by retail category classifications. It ensures that statistical reporting and analyses are uniform across geographies when utilizing additional analytic components.

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