Retailers Share Holiday Plans With JLL

Marketing Research, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: JLL

2015 Holiday Sentiment Report Examines retailers’ plans and expectations for the season.

Looking for fresh insights into the holiday season to come? JLL just released its annual Holiday Sentiment Report. In it, retailers shared their thoughts - and hopes - about the season to come. The company's findings are well-worth perusing. [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

British Royal Air Force Helps Breitling Bluewater Take Flight

Celebrity Appearances, Entertainment

Image credits: Breitling

A visit from the RAF Aerobatics team makes for a thrilling grand opening.

Swiss watchmaker Breitling, 'official supplier to the world of aviation,' has a new home at Bluewater shopping center. The occasion of its opening called for something special - something inspired by that same world of aviation - and the retaile[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

MAPIC Convention to Go Ahead as Scheduled

Deal Makers, Shopping Center Business

Organizers say the Cannes venue is open and their convention team is already on-site prepping for this week’s opening.

The people of France are showing their resilience in the aftermath of the recent attacks in Paris, and Reed MIDEM is adopting the same stance. The event organizer confirmed earlier today that its international MAPIC retail property market and ne[...] Read More...

Taubman Centers Expands Its Use of StepsAway

Apps, Technology Lab

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The REIT is bringing StepsAway’s mobile retail solution to four more malls before the end of the year.

As the Internet of Things takes over, developers and centers are rushing to find mobile retail solutions that will let them offer shoppers personalized, relevant offers. For Taubman Centers, that solution is StepsAway. “Since we began using[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Foodies Line Up for Sunnybank $2 Deals

Food & Beverage, Sales Promotions & More

Award-winning “try before you buy” marketing strategy has proven as effective as any frequent shopper program for the Brisbane mall.

It sounds like the kind of bargain that only fast-food joints offer to build weekday traffic and sales, but $2 deals could help boost your mall’s F&B revenue as well. That small change got you a lot more than a meager burger at Sunnybank Plaza[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Customer Service Android Arrives at Aqua City Odaiba

Technology Lab, Technology News

Junko Chihira is the ‘second sister’ of a family of robotic assistants created by Toshiba.

Robotic customer service is still a long way off, but if Toshiba continues at its current pace, it could be here sooner than we expect. The company has launched its second lifelike android, and this one is meant for the mall. This new android[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

Jenny Cushing Moves Up to Vice President of Leasing

Appointments, People on the Move

Image credits: Vestar

Cushing will handle leasing efforts for Vestar’s 24 million square feet of retail assets.

Vestar has a new Vice President of Leasing: Jenny Cushing. Cushing's promotion comes after a successful term as Assistant Vice President of Leasing. Now, she'll be responsible for the company's leasing efforts for assets throughout California, A[...] Read More...

Doctor Who Sets Down at Broadway Centre

Pop-Up Stores, Shopping Center Business

Image credits: Broadway Shopping Centre

Exclusive pop-up shop coincides with the first official Australian Doctor Who festival.

As Australia gets its first taste of the official BBC Doctor Who Festival, visitors to Broadway Shopping Centre have an exclusive opportunity to shop from a huge range of merchandise from the beloved science-fiction series. Until January 2016, t[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

John Lewis Has Competition for Its Annual Holiday Ad

Technology Lab, Viral Advertising

£700 parody goes up against £7 million Christmas production.

John Lewis always makes a statement with its annual Christmas ad, and this year is no exception. The retailer spent a reported £7 million (approximately US$10 million) to create an award-worthy short about a little girl reaching out to the man [...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...

CF Fairview to Grant Santa Flight Wishes

Charity Partnerships, Community Relations, Community Room

Pointe-Claire shopping center teams up with Air Transat and Children’s Wish Foundation to send families off in search of St. Nick in holiday contest.

CF Fairview Pointe Claire could be looking at record Santa photo sales and stroller rental bookings this year if its contest takes off. Until December 1, The Canadian mall and its visiting families will be swapping receipts for both with forms t[...] Tactics Subscribers Read More...