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Sustainable Shopping Spaces: A Path to a Greener Future

Posted on September 27, 2024

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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Creating Immersive In-Store Experiences with the Power of Pop-up Shops

Posted on August 28, 2024

As 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 […]

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New Data Alert: Q2-2024 Mobile metrics for U.S. major shopping centers and malls

Posted on August 14, 2024

Q2-2024 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 on August 7, 2024

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

Posted on August 5, 2024

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.

Top 5 PRIZM segments for Directory of Major Malls June 2024 data release. Top 5 recurring PRIZM segments across the DMM dataset 1. Cruisin' to Retirement 2. Country Squires 3. Middleburg Managers 4. Country Strong 5. Big Sky Families Visit ShoppingCenters.com for more information.

New Data Alert: Q1-2024 Mobile metrics for U.S. major shopping centers and malls

Posted on June 12, 2024

Q1-2024 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 74% to 113% ;
Biggest decrease in mobile activity by Qtr: range -50% to -47%.

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Express Stores – how many, where and who?

Posted on May 14, 2024

A few weeks ago, EXPRESS stores, filed bankruptcy and announced plans to shutter stores throughout the U.S. The company operates Express, Express Factory outlets, Bonobos and UpWest stores for a […]

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 […]

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.

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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

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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

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.

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.