By Jean Carlos Delgado Being a quality player in the shopping center industry can manifest in various forms – through its ambiance, the mix of retail and entertainment options, sustainability initiatives, mixed-use offerings, or the seamless integration of digital conveniences. While numerous factors influence the success of a shopping center, I will draw on insights […]

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The event highlighted the importance of collaboration between these two innovation hubs, and the attendees, including Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen and other key leaders from the startup ecosystem, who gathered to share insights and foster connections also reflected this. Speakers at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 inspired attendees with their insights into the Finnish and Nordic […]

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Octopus is a new-generation retail tech company that brings the capabilities of the digital world to the offline world. It is an operating system (OS) that gathers all its products and services in a single center, and thanks to its many capabilities, it allows you to manage your screens from a single center, while helping […]

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The City of Bergen has approximately 300.000 inhabitants in their closest surroundings – and the Town Center Management company ‘Bergen Sentrum AS’ defines their catchment area to be 230.000 people within the age group 15-80 years. Recently they invited all their database profiles (‘loyalty members’) to an event named Bergen Eats Out. The CMO at […]

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By Ben Chesser The ACROSS Advisory Board discussion in Cannes showed that consumers are still happy to spend money, but that their reasons for visiting shopping centers have changed dramatically. Shopping centers are no longer just places to make purchases, but have evolved into versatile, community- centric places that focus on nurturing relationships and creating […]

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Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes computer-generated content, such as images, videos, and 3D models, onto the real-world environment. AR enhances the user’s perception of reality by overlaying digital elements onto the physical world, allowing users to simultaneously interact with both real and virtual objects. Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that immerses […]

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By David Fuller-Watts, Mallcomm CEO, and Ben Chesser, Coniq CEO and Founder That’s why Coniq and Mallcomm are working together to use our platforms’ vast data to deliver relevant content to shopping mall stakeholders. Although each platform has different engagement aims, they can be combined to give all parties a better experience, bringing tenants, mall […]

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ACROSS: Congratulations on your new position. We look forward to learning from your experience. As an American living in Norway, how do you see the shopping center industry in terms of digital opportunities? Is it a developed industry? Susan Hagerty Bonsak: There are some definite differences between the two continents, but I think on both […]

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What started as a small initiative soon ballooned into a transformative project, resulting in massive energy savings and a considerable reduction in the stores’ scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. Sleep Country Canada’s journey with Brainbox AI inspired a transformation in their operations. It deepened the value of BrainBox AI’s smart, sustainable solutions – highlighting […]

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By David Fuller-Watts Shopping centers and malls around the world have shown resilience to economic challenges and the impact of Covid-19. According to JLL, European shopping center investment is on track to return to 2019 levels, with the market showing encouraging signs of growth. But these centers can’t stand still if they want to thrive […]

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