If you think that dining next to a couple of mannequins is a bit creepy, consider the upside: You get to eat out. The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia (USA) will be testing that concept in its restaurant when it reopens on May 29. It's not [...] Read More...

Martin Blackwell has led his share of campaigns as the former CEO of the Association of Town Centre Management and the Charity Retail Association in the UK. Now at the helm of his own consultancy, he's still focused on rallying the business com[...] Read More...

What do Ratatouille, Julie & Julia, and Marie Antoinette have in common? These movies all feature main characters who are crazy about food—dreaming up recipes, perfecting their cooking techniques, and savoring every last decadent morsel. Seei[...] Read More...

Building a reputation for sound sanitary procedures and safety measures will be key to retail destinations' ability to maintain their brands strong and resume trading in the coming weeks and months. Communicating with shoppers online via websit[...] Read More...

Like it or not, this concept of lower density dining destinations might be the most attractive to consumers for a while. It isn't always easy to reconfigure food courts, dining halls, and patios, but a little ingenuity and out-of-the-box sourci[...] Read More...

Same old, same old—people need coffee. Where they are getting it right now is something that retailers and shopping centers can't leave to chance. If consumers are going to still grab their java to go instead of brewing it at home, there bett[...] Read More...

We know. First the gloves, then the masks, and now safety shields for all? It's beginning to look like somewhat of a dystopian world on the High Street, but some retailers like Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) are making the most of it, blending [...] Read More...

Caruso is adapting fast to distance retailing, beginning with the services that are available to its centers' customers. At The Grove in Los Angeles, that's taking the form of a Curbside Concierge station.

Shoppers are able to browse online [...] Read More...

A February Market Trends 2020 survey of chief marketing officers (CMOs) with experience across both Fortune 500 and emerging brands shows the strong continuing trend toward digital advertising, with 80% of CMOs expecting to increase digital spe[...] Read More...

Retail properties in several U.S. states are beginning to welcome shoppers again. However, it's anything but business as usual across the industry. With social distancing rules still in effect in California where families are staying home, Sant[...] Read More...