Shopping centres, storefronts for brands.
Learn about the advantages of ‘Specialty Leasing’ applied to this format The footfall of shopping malls, fully recovered from the ravages caused by the pandemic, has boosted their capacity as showcases for brand promotion. This has been confirmed by experts from CBRE’s Property Management Specialty Leasing area during an event held at the Xanadú Shopping […]
Physical Stores Moved the Needle in the Retail Industry and are Here to Stay
Quite contrary to what one might think after the pandemic that put the commercial world and the retail industry in check, e-commerce will not be the only way to shop from now on. Physical stores will not lose the prominence they have had throughout history. In fact, so far this year, retailers have opened more […]
Digitising the commercial real estate industry
Digital transformation does not happen overnight. It takes resources, planning, collaboration and, most importantly, intent. Clearly, the new era imposes digital solutions, which can improve on businesses main drivers: income generation and asset appreciation. These tools will not only help companies improve their specialty leasing processes, but are already changing how the market is conceived. […]
From Physical Stores to Digital Presence and Vice Versa
In this world of technology and digitization, we often notice physical brands that decide to start having an online presence in order to reach a larger audience. However, this time we will go the opposite way: what are the reasons behind digitally native brands deciding to implement a physical footprint? In recent years, digital brands […]
Keeping up with the future of shopping malls
It is no news that shopping malls need to adapt and follow new consumer demands. With many radical changes accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry should concentrate on providing an innovative experience. Currently, we find a more digital-based consumer who expects frictionless transactions, customised experiences, and elevated conveniences. These new purchase drivers demonstrate the […]
What does a specialty leasing management software have to offer?
Most companies are definitely embracing new technologies to ease the burden of administrative tasks. Yet, the commercial real estate industry is falling behind and has not yet implemented these solutions broadly. If you don’t want to blindly follow the pack and are unsure whether this kind of software may help your business, here are eight […]
Seven types of B2C that will succeed in the future
It is no news shoppers are becoming more invested in and aware of the purchasing process. Actually, in the near future, we will probably replace the word “retail” with “consumer commerce businesses” to emphasise this evolution. In this context, there are some business models that will definitely be the frontrunners: 1) Platform-based businesses – These […]
Specialty leasing is gaining ground
For the last year, specialty leasing has shown a steady success and it is clear this tendency has come to stay. Even though traditional markets prioritised long-term contracts and conservative transactions, shopping malls are witnessing a great shift in the retail strategy. Now, specialty leasing increases by 12% in shopping centers. The commercial real estate […]
Not only a useful tool: technology can be your everyday ally
Real estate has always been a traditional sector, but now every industry has adopted digital solutions to boost agility, transparency and effectiveness. The digitization path is beginning and the sooner CRE parties embrace it, the more they will succeed. We know innovative solutions may seem hard to use, but we should see technology as a […]
Before embarking on the leasing adventure…
Leasing new, vacant or empty stores is always a major challenge. Apart from the location, design and supplies, business owners must take into account store permits, vacancies and labour. The leasing process may then become tiresome, long and even overwhelming. The pandemic can also make things harder, due to different terms and conditions in larger […]
