In this issue

The F&B landscape in India is going through a change
brought about by structural shifts in the eating out
equation due to increasing urbanization, mounting
disposable incomes, intensifying trend of socializing,
nuclear families and rising consumerism. As a result,
food courts in shopping malls are becoming the new
gastronomic destination for shopaholics and foodies
alike.
The signi􀍤 cance of dining-out is immense, and mall
developers in India are taking all possible measures to
embrace innovative ways of tempting the consumer
into food courts. They are continuously increasing the
space allocation for F&B in malls with new spaces being
leased to QSRs and kiosks on every floor. Food festivals
are organised and pop up units are also being set up for
vibrancy. A food court is a win-win experience for all – the
mall, the food court operator, restaurant owners and most
of all, customers.
In the October- November issue of Shopping Centre
News, we take a look at the new emerging trends in
the F&B culture in the shopping malls and also factors
leading food courts and other dining outlets turning out to
be the most preferred hangout spots.
The issue also takes a detailed look at some of the
most popular mall transformations this season. With
the advent of theme and eco-malls, the design element
of a mall is today a key factor in pulling in patrons.
Consequently, mall developers are spending a lot to give
their shopping centres an eye-catching look. The issue,
while giving an in-depth analysis into why mall design is
essential to its success, brings you the stories of malls
which have transformed into magni􀍤 cent versions of their
former selves this past year.

Shopping Centre News Magazine Description:

Shopping Centre News magazine – launched at the India Shopping Centre Forum on March 18, 2008 – is currently in its 11th year of publication. In its decade+ journey, the publication continues to thrive as a knowledge resource center that collects, analyses and disseminates information on the rich Indian shopping centre industry.

The mission of the magazine is to encourage the development and spread of sophisticated management paradigms and maintenance methods, keeping in context global benchmarks of the mall industry. The monthly magazine also provides a body of focused research into the architecture, aesthetic and design aspects of shopping centres.

The magazine – which is the foremost, most authoritative publication for the shopping centre industry in India – is now available every month and in an all new format. It will continue to act as a bridge between the shopping centre developers and the retail community to help forge a mutually profitable relationship.

Shopping Centre News’ subscribers include everyone from CEOs, to marketing, leasing and fund managers to retailers, architects and retail designers. For those who want to keep up-to-date across the latest developments and events in the world of shopping centres, the magazine is a must-subscribe.