European Shopping Centre completions fall 23% as focus shifts to quality of space and placemaking

The rate of shopping centre development in Europe is slowing, with completions down 23% year-on-year at 3.8 million m² 2017, according to Cushman & Wak ...

Brexit: sourcing retail goods abroad may coast UK an additional €8.9bn

New research fromRetail EconomicsandSquire Patton Boggsshows that€8.9bn (£7.8bn) could be added to the cost of retail goods if the UK fails to agree ...

11.1 million m² of new shopping centre space is currently under construction across EMEA

According to leading global real estate advisorCBRE, 11.1 million m² of new shopping centre space is currently under construction across Europe, the Middle ...

Top 20 European outlet performance in 2017

Every year international brand manufacturers evaluate the economic success of their stores in more than 150 outlet centres in Europe. The results are incl ...

The importance of analytics for retailers, investors and developers

We live in a competitive world where we are forced to make strategic decision faster than ever before. With the use of technology we receive more ...

In the mix: Why pop-ups have become a vital part of the shopping centre marketing strategy

There’s a shake-up happening and shopping centres are embracing innovative initiatives in order to stay relevant to the fast-changing consumer. Among thes ...

The psychology of shopping

Shopping is all about making choices and knowledge of cognitive psychology can help retailers create shopping environments that encourage purchase. ...

The store fit-out of the future: How different will it be?

We are living in an era of radical change, fuelled by technological innovation. Shopping habits and expectations are altering and so is the use of ...