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The Beauty of Beauty

Posted on April 9, 2024

Guest contributor Debra Hazel discusses the ongoing boom in beauty sales and retail space dedicated to the category over the last few years.

The Halo Effect Continues To Shine on Retail

Posted on March 4, 2024

A recent article from the research group at ICSC: “ICSC The Halo Effect III: Where the Halo Shines“, supports the concept that physical and online retail is so inter-related and […]

Open-Air Shopping Centers to Thrive in 2024, In-Store Retail Data is King, CT Website Ranks Top Two Malls in State

Posted on January 10, 2024

Read about open-air shopping centers are set to thrive in 2024, in-store retail data is king, and about the CT website ranks top two malls in state.

Navigating the Retail Renaissance: A look back at 2023 and food for thought for 2024

Posted on December 28, 2023

Guest contributor Susan Hagerty Bonsak, CEO of Placewise expounds on the retail and shopping center industry’s journey in 2023 and as we move forward into 2024, showcasing how it transformed in the wake of pandemic-induced changes. Rather than being overshadowed by e-commerce, centers embraced digital synergy, blending physical and online experiences to cater to evolving shopper expectations.

Post-Pandemic Predictions, Tech Trends in 2024, 80s-era Malls in FL, Spotlight on “The Crossings of Spring Hill”

Posted on December 13, 2023

Read about the pundits’ predictions post-pandemic, the triumphant tech trends tops in 2024, and how two 80s-era malls in FL weather changes & look to the future.

Apartment Trend Picks Up Steam, Streaming Service Looks to Real World for Retail Sales, Cross-Shopping and Vacant Anchor Tracking

Posted on November 8, 2023

Read about how the apartment trend picks up steam, a streaming service looks to real world for retail sales, and new cross-shopping & vacant anchor tracking.

Filter for Closed, Closed and Vacant Anchor Stores on ShoppingCenters.com

Identify Closed and Vacant Anchors Stores Easily at ShoppingCenters.com

Posted on October 17, 2023

Access trade area analytics, mobile visitor traffic metrics, anchor store status & metrics along with detailed shopping center property and complete tenant list and retail chain metrics at ShoppingCenters.com / Directory of Major Malls

Shopping Center trade area analysis with Mobile Analytics at ShoppingCenters.com

Cross-Shopping Analysis, Anchor Status metrics, Area Visitation data and more now at ShoppingCenters.com

Posted on October 12, 2023

Access trade area analytics, mobile visitor traffic metrics, anchor store status & metrics along with detailed shopping center property and complete tenant list and retail chain metrics at ShoppingCenters.com / Directory of Major Malls

Philly & the Carolina Triangle, Major Retail Makeovers in DMM’s Backyard, TotalRetail Tackles AI in Retail

Posted on October 11, 2023

Read the retail case study about Philadelphia and the Carolina Triangle, the major makeovers happening in DMM’s own backyard, and TotalRetail tackling AI in retail.

The Mall Morbidity Myth… Smaller Macy’s Stores to Grow… Removing Retail Past to Create a Retail Future

Posted on September 13, 2023

Mainstream Media Masterfully Muses Malls’ Morbidity Myth We don’t usually like to highlight articles found on the internets that include the words “Mall” and “Death” or “Dying.” But in this […]

Big Blue Swim School has become a popular big-box anchor in shopping centers throughout America. Represented by RAPPAPORT in our Washington, D.C., market for leasing space, Big Blue offers swimming lessons for kids, which brings families that frequently shop in other stores while their kids are learning to swim or are practicing for swimming tournaments. Shown here is a typical interior of a Big Blue franchise situated in a suburban community center. Photo: Courtesy of Big Blue Swim School

“Medtail” and “Edutail” drive traffic and loyalty to open-air community centers

Posted on August 16, 2023

Guest contributors Jack Nugent of Meridian Realty Consultants, Inc. and Rudolph Milian of Woodcliff Woodcliff Realty Advisors provide expert insight on the pushback CAM and taxes get post-pandemic from prospective tenants lease negotiations.

Retail Makes Mall of America #1 Experience, Open-Air Retail’s the Way to Go, Orlando Master-Planned Community to Get Major Shopping Center Development

Posted on August 9, 2023

Read about how retail makes Mall of America #1 in experience, open-air retail is the way to go, and an Orlando community gets a major shopping development.

CoreSight Sees Light in Malls’ Future… Mixed-Use on the Rise… A.I. Use in Retail for Good

Posted on July 12, 2023

Read about CoreSight’s optimistic future for Malls, mixed-use on the rise in Durham, NC, and A.I. in retail.

Geo-Spotlight on Fort Lauderdale, Retail in the 21st Century, Big Plans for San Fernando Valley Mall

Posted on June 14, 2023

Read about the reteail geography of Fort Lauderdale, retial in the 21st century, and the big plans for San Fernando Valley Mall.

Big Stores, Big Opportunities for Re-leasing

Posted on June 1, 2023

Debra Hazel, President of Debra Hazel Communications, discusses how in previous years, major announcements of store closures would send the industry into a panic. However, there is a lot of opportunity to replace these vacant boxes and prosper in the process.

Making Heads AND Tails Over CAM and Taxes… CRC to Aggressively Pursue Open-air Retail Properties… Harvard Recommends Using Data Analytics

Posted on May 10, 2023

Read about making heads and tails over CAM and taxes, how CRC plans on aggressively pursuing open-air properties, and why Harvard recommends using data analytics.

World cloud image of CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charge items to consider when signing a lease.

What Do CAM and Taxes Run at Open-Air Shopping Centers These Days?

Posted on April 20, 2023

Guest contributors Jack Nugent of Meridian Realty Consultants, Inc. and Rudolph Milian of Woodcliff Woodcliff Realty Advisors provide expert insight on the pushback CAM and taxes get post-pandemic from prospective tenants lease negotiations.

Retail Chain Types by Tenant Classification

Tenant Distributions Play A Critical Role in Measurement of Health and Longevity of Shopping Centers

Posted on April 17, 2023

Retail Chain Type Metrics identify the balance of National, Regional and Independent retail tenants for every property accessed via ShoppingCenters.com and tenant lists available through custom dataset licensing. Retail Chain […]

Simon to Add Housing to Mall… More Retail for Cali Mall Renovation… Walmart’s Success In-Person and Online

Posted on April 12, 2023

Read about how Simon is going to add housing to Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, CA, more retail to join California mall renovation project, and

Rise-Koreatown, a mixed-use project designed by Nadel Architects.

The Next Chapter of Retail: Mixed-Use

Posted on March 17, 2023

Guest contributor Anthony Sanchez explores the benefits of mixed-use developments for retailers and consumers alike. With a focus on activation, accessibility, and community, learn how these environments are creating memorable shopping experiences and attracting tenants in today’s evolving retail landscape.

Shopping in the Cold in the Twin Cities is Hot… Urban-Retail Village Comes to LA Mall… Webinar Touts Importance of Data in E-Commerce and In-Store Shopping Experiences

Posted on March 8, 2023

Read about how the cold weather doesn’t deter outdoor shopping in the Twin Cities, Simon’s plan to convert an LA mall to an urban-retail village, and how data improes e-commerce and in-store experiences.

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