Evolution of the Mall: Where Do We Go From Here?
We've talked about the history of the mall and what malls are today, but where will they be in the future? With the closure of many anchor and dynasty tenants,...
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Episode 2: Technology and the REIT
Join us on a walkthrough of Chadstone Shopping Centre with Sean Law, Digital Product Manager at Vicinity Centres. This vlog episode of the Speaker Series discusses how Vicinity utilizes different...
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3 Ways Retail is Changing the Channel
The hybrid shopper is here, and their demands are different. Retail is changing up their touch points, but will it be enough? The future of the retail industry is moving towards a...
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Episode 1: The Evolution of the Shopping Mall
Simon Property Group is a leading retail REIT and the largest shopping mall operator in the United States. Mappedin and Patrick Flanagan, SVP of Digital Marketing & Strategy, discuss the...
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AI and Retail: Worth It?
Industry experts are divided on how and where artificial intelligence is best used, but is AI worth the money that retailers are investing? The continued evolution of the shopping mall...
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The New Customer Journey
Shopper behaviours have changed but will we notice the impact this holiday season? It may seem too early to start thinking about it, but the holiday season is upon us...
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Evolution of the Mall: Four Ways REITs are Adapting for the Future
Over time, we have seen the shopping mall transition, in both physical form and in purpose. With the rise of digital, shopping malls and centres have undergone major change. Taking...
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From e-Commerce to Brick and Mortar
Why online retailers are moving into physical brick-and-mortar locations at malls around the world. Online stores are undeniably attractive to consumers. The convenience of not having to leave home, drive...
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Hypecurves and Trends in Retail
The past five years in retail have been tumultuous to say the least. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have been facing the dreaded "retail-pocalypse", as the rise of digital and...
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Retail Tech: How Do Consumers Really Feel?
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released their annual Consumer View survey results for Summer 2019. The report looks at how consumers perceive various subjects in and around retail, as well as how they...
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The Marriage of Digital and Physical
How traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are reinventing themselves to create memorable and differentiated mall experiences. Today’s mall-goers, especially digitally savvy millennials, expect more from their in-store experiences. The online shopping world...
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Digital Natives and the Jump to Brick and Mortar
With the rise and further rise of digital adoption, it’s clear to see that the rules have changed for everything retail. With the customer journey no longer being linear, many...
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The Power of One
Why are some shopping malls floundering and others thriving? According to top REITs and premier property owners Cadillac Fairview and Simon Property Group, success is driven by a strong brand...
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