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Westfield Bondi Junction remains closed after Saturday’s tragedy – updated

Inside Retail

Westfield Bondi Junction remained closed on Monday as authorities investigating Saturday’s mass murder combed the mall for evidence. In a statement issued Monday morning, Scentre said the mall would “open in due course” once on-site police enquiries are complete.

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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

The mall is experiencing a resurgence, defying predictions of its demise. This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors.

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What Does the Future Hold for Malls? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions

Retail TouchPoints

The shopping mall’s identity crisis has been an oft-discussed topic in the retail industry. Even beforethe pandemic, the narrative focused on how malls were navigating the rise in online shopping and the associated fall in foot traffic. It diluted the whole thing.

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Design Exec: Understanding Human Nature is ‘Terra Firma’ in a Fast-Changing Retail Industry

Retail TouchPoints

The next stage was to go to shopping centers, and the potential worry was that it was going to be a culture killer. They may know that most of their customers are in the beginning of a sport or at the intermediate level, and they may outgrow REI and go to a specialty shop after that. This is a massive change in the Information Age.

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US mall giant Simon’s latest results reveal four issues facing the sector

Inside Retail

When it released its first-quarter results recently, Simon Property Group, the largest mall operator in the US and a global player with projects in the US, Europe and Asia, reiterated its bullishness on the future of the mall sector. Is the crowing justified or is it a smokescreen to disguise an industry in continuing decline?

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

As we step into 2024, the retail industry is poised for a transformative year at brick-and-mortar locations, marked by innovative product trends that marry functionality with aesthetics. Its cozy, home-like feel enhances the in-person shopping experience, elevating customer comfort in retail spaces. After serving in the U.S.

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Majid Al Futtaim Calls for Community Input into Future Mall Design

Retail TouchPoints

EMEA mall operator Majid Al Futtaim has rolled out a refreshed identity for its City Centre malls — “It’s Your Space” — and launched a regional campaign to gather community input on ways to revive their local mall experience. It’s got to be very specific on the needs and demographics of the community.”.

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