Retail news: mall and brand expansion

Retail experts at ICSC Europe have offered four predictions for those involved in the purchase and sale of retail space.

Americans who enjoy shopping for bargains will find plenty of new places all over the United States to spend their money in 2015.

A former executive of the company that owns the Mall of America in Minnesota has stated that the company is considering a new mega-mall

Amazon, Aldi and Lidl topped the list as the most meaningful brand in the UK.

New open-air outlet center opened on May 1st in Asheville, North Carolina.

Lifestyle centers are becoming extremely popular among shoppers and developers.

Many retail brands are closing down underperforming stores and this has made way for new names to take their spots at top shopping centers.

Although 2015 has been hailed as the year the Internet of Things becomes successful, and everyone is waiting for new experiences and things, the omnichannel retail revolution has taken hold.

Ikea is planning to profit from its popularity by investing up to $3bn in new shopping centers and renting space to retailers willing to open stores close to the largest furniture retailer in the world.

The largest shopping center in Okinawa Prefecture with more than 200 stores, 60 restaurants and a multi-plex cinema officially opened in Kitanakagusuku.

Discount retailing should thank Filene’s for opening a basement store to dispose of extra inventory at discount prices.

One of the main shopping centers in Nottingham is due to get a new look.