The expansion of modern retail, a key indicator of economic progress, has generated a transformation of India’s urban landscapes. Over the past decade, retail real estate has come into its own as an asset class and as a barometer of Indians’ growing lifestyle aspirations. And at the 700-odd shopping centres dotted across big and small-town India, the focus has shifted firmly to experiential differentiation.
For the shopping centre visitor, however, the experience begins well before the mall entry. Unlike in evolved markets such as the US, malls in India are largely located within cities. And given Indian cities’ high population and road traffic density, this translates to challenges in navigation and parking. It is little wonder then that parking has become a key pain point — or USP, if managed well — for shopping centre developers.
Enter digital transformation. Over the years, developers and service providers to shopping centres have increasingly leaned on technology to up not just in-mall cus-tomer experiences, but also to enhance the overall destination features, including traffic management and parking. And now, the 2020 pandemic has served to further accelerate this digitalisation journey.
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MALLS NOW HAVE AN ADDED RESPONSIBILITY – OF MAKING SURE THAT ALL IS WELL
Shopping Centre News speaks to mall owners and developers to find out the measures they have put in place for the wellbeing of their patrons and staff...
STATE-OF-THE-ART SHOPPING MALLS ARE REDEFINING RETAIL IN RAJASTHAN
Currently, there are as many as 18 operational malls across various cities in Rajasthan, and two more are in the planning stage. Of the 18 operational malls in the state, 9 are in Jaipur, 3 in Udaipur and 2 each in Ajmer, Kota and Jodhpur. The cities with the two upcoming new malls are Udaipur and Kota, which will be spread over a total 4.1 lakh sq.ft. area combined…
SHOPPING CENTRES IN SMALLER TOWNS LEVERAGE DIGITAL TO STAY AHEAD
Mall developers and experts agree that smaller shopping centres in Tier II and beyond have better recovery rates in comparison to those in urban areas. In an attempt to understand and dissect these opportunities, PRC hosted a session called ‘Emerging Opportunities in Emerging Markets’ to know what’s working in Tier II and beyond, making these markets the next big thing…
NEW BUSINESS MODEL, INNOVATION, CAMPAIGNS, CROWD MANAGEMENT REINVENTED VIVIANA'S REVIVAL POST-LOCKDOWN
Profiles, behaviour and needs of consumers have undergone a sea change, macroeconomic situation is vastly different, work-from-home and other factors have led to large-scale migration of workers, policies are evolving to meet the current needs, and much more – all this with an undercurrent of uncertainty.
DIGITAL REVOLUTION: SHOPPING CENTRES GET A TECHNOLOGICAL MAKEOVER POST COVID
Industry captains discussed how technology can be a boon for the shopping centre industry, if used correctly, adding richness to real life experiences, while providing convenience to consumers…
THE POWER OF ONE: SHOPPING MALLS AND RETAILERS MUST JOIN FORCES TO PREVAIL
The session ‘The Show Must Go On‘ at PRC, brings some dynamic developers and retailers from the shopping mall and retail industry that are already on the fast track – to discuss recent developments and plans ahead…
Special Events in Malls
Shopping Centre News brings you a detailed look at some of the most engaging mall activities/events/ launches across the country…
SHOPPING CENTRES & RETAILERS: ACCELERATING COLLABORATION TO CO-BUILD INDIA'S CONSUMPTION STORY
In a session at PRC, Amitabh Taneja, Chairman-SCAI and Bijou Kurien, Chairman- RAI, discuss the new parameters of consumer consumption and how shopping malls and retailers need to collaborate on these factors in post and current COVID situation.
PHOENIX MALLS UNVEIL NEW BRANDS, VIRTUAL SHOPPING FEATURES FOR CONSUMER SAFETY
To purchase merchandise they have selected online, customers are encouraged to engage with stylists at Phoenix malls through virtual shopping sessions, pay online and then pick up their orders from designated curbsides at the malls, without having to step out of their vehicle…
INDIAN REAL ESTATE SECTOR: DISRUPTED, TRANSFORMED & RECOVERING
The developers are cognizant of this changing market condition and have effectively controlled launches to not create an oversupply situation. This adaptability and agility to respond as per the market conditions will go a long way for the sector’s growth and stronger emergence in the years to come, analyses ANAROCK in its report and surveys…
