Retail news & events

European retail is scaling AI, agentic commerce and retail media, but consumer trust is becoming the constraint. Four structural shifts from Shoptalk Europe 2026.

Mall operators are no longer leasing space for pop-ups. They are selling audience access.

Physical stores still drive most retail sales, fulfill online orders, support AI shopping, and help brands return to market.

A practical guide to nine mall tenant formats in 2026, from flagships and pop-ups to anchor redevelopment and mixed-use retail.

1,051 of 1,173 US malls hold zero ultra-luxury brands. Half of all Cartier, Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton mall stores fit inside 38 properties.

Every physical expansion decision starts with the same question: where does the store go?

900 malls remain in the United States. The top 100 account for half the sector's value.

57 verified brand expansion signals. 25+ markets. Seven archetypes. One structural pattern.

In-store retail media crossed $0.5B. AI moved from the cloud into checkout scanners. Retail space supply hit historic lows.

3-4 November 2026, Cannes MAPIC takes place every autumn in Cannes and remains one of the few global events where the future of physical retail is discussed through real deals, not presentations.

Las Vegas · May 2026 · Las Vegas Convention Center Held each year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ICSC Las Vegas is the largest dedicated event for the global shopping center and retail real estate industry, organized by the International Council of Shopping Centers and bringing together mall owners, developers, retailers, brokers, leasing agents, […]

World Retail Congress takes place each spring in London and brings together senior retail executives, investors, and property leaders for closed-door discussions on long-term retail strategy.