I have spent 30 years in the commercial real estate industry, moving from my start as a General Manager of enclosed malls to the President of JLL’s Retail Property Management business. JLL is the largest third-party manager of retail property in North America and has 92 million
Experiential Retail Is Winning Holiday Shoppers This Season
By creating an unmatched experience anchored with events—and one that can be shared on social media—retailers will see more people and more spending at their properties.
How Retail Property Managers Are Reinventing The Holiday
Today, the holiday shopping season feels more like a marathon, with 'deal days' stretching from first week in October to Christmas.
When Sports Facilities Anchor Mixed-Use Developments, Everyone Wins
The evolution of retail centers is continuing with a trend toward anchoring shopping centers and mixed-use developments with sports and athletic facilities.
The New Playground For Affluent Shoppers: Why Luxury Brands Are Flocking To Malls
Luxury retail is making a surprising comeback, but this time in an unexpected place, malls - according to the latest JLL Luxury Report.
How Retail Property Managers Can Maximize Back-To-School Shopping
Retail property managers have a golden opportunity to capitalize on this seasonal surge by understanding key shopping trends and leveraging them with retail tenants.
Unlocking Community Potential: Retail, Events And Social Media Power Mixed-Use Property Growth
Mixed-use properties are on the rise as office buildings and shopping malls are reimagined into new uses, adding residential and hospitality to existing properties.
Malls Embrace AI-Based Virtual Influencers To Engage Shoppers
Virtual influencers are being tapped to get shoppers out from behind their screens and into brick-and-mortar environments.
Gen Z Shoppers Transforming Holiday Retail: The Rise Of In-Store Experience
As malls across the country prepare for the holiday season, Gen Z shoppers are emerging as a significant force in the shopping landscape.
Malls Are Being Reborn As Next-Gen Mixed-Use Properties
Mall redevelopment projects are an opportunity to bring critical housing supply to the communities and neighborhoods that need it most.
Stores-In-Stores Multiply Retail’s Appeal In The Fight For Wallet Share
There’s something happening at the nation’s malls, department stores and discount retailers.