Retail Brand Metrics for Smarter Decisions
Posted onIncrease your understanding of retail brand metrics through extensive data analysis on store chains and independent retailers.
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Mobile Visitation Data for Shopping Centers
Posted onMobile Visitor data enable retail locations to make more informed decisions about marketing, tenant-mix, and overall strategy based on actual consumer behaviors.
Forever 21 stores by the numbers according to Directory of Major Malls and ShoppingCenters.com
Posted onFast fashion retailer Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years and is closing many of it’s US stores. The company says that competition from other […]
The Importance of Data-Driven QSR Site Selection
Posted onThe Importance of Data-Driven QSR Site Selection underscores the shift from traditional methods of site selection to leveraging comprehensive, integrated data for smarter decision-making. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are increasingly relying on advanced tools and datasets—like shopping center feature data, visitor traffic analytics, and enhanced demographic insights—to minimize risk, identify growth opportunities, and optimize new locations. This approach not only helps uncover hidden opportunities but also ensures alignment with target customer profiles, enabling QSRs to thrive in a competitive landscape .
Holiday Wish List for Retail CRE & Investment Professionals
Posted on2025 New Year’s Resolution: Maximize your site selection and investment potential with comprehensive retail property intelligence. Make data-driven decisions by staying ahead of consumer behavior shifts, market dynamics, and emerging retail trends. Access the strategic insights you need for transforming market intelligence into portfolio success
Exciting Retail Shopping Center Market Insights
Posted onSome intriguing trends in the retail landscape of shopping centers in North America were revealed by analyzing the recently released E X P A N D E D data from the Directory of Major Malls/ShoppingCenters.com.
Case Study: How a national cleaning company expanded their client list at shopping centers
Posted onHow a national cleaning company specializing in custodial and maintenance services for shopping center landlords and individual tenants expanded its client base by accessing tenant lists and contacts.
Property Spotlight: Gresham Town Fair, Grisham OR
Posted onGresham Town Fair is located in one of the “Best Places to Live” according to BestPlaces.net. The center is within walking distance to Portland’s mass transit MAX light rail, which […]
Qualifying the Income in a Retail Property Acquisition
Posted onThe 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.
Sustainable Shopping Spaces: A Path to a Greener Future
Posted onAs 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.
Creating Immersive In-Store Experiences with the Power of Pop-up Shops
Posted onAs e-commerce continues to dominate, brick-and-mortar stores are evolving to stay relevant in today’s competitive market. Retailers are increasingly focusing on unique in-person experiences to draw customers back into physical […]
New Data Alert: Q2-2024 Mobile metrics for U.S. major shopping centers and malls
Posted onQ2-2024 Mobile metrics for U.S. major shopping centers and malls are now available from DMM / ShoppingCenters.com.
Notable mobile activity shifts this quarter: Top 10 increases for mobile activity by Qtr. range 71% to 199% ;
Biggest decrease in mobile activity by Qtr: range -25% to -34%; Average miles traveled to center by a visitor: 11.35
DMM Retail Shopping Center and Mall Geofences: Elevating Retail Analytics with Precision
Posted onDirectory 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.
NAICs code and Store Chain types integrated into the DMM tenant data
Posted onDMM’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.
