There are several reasons for the growing importance of F&B.First of all, it boosts footfall. By offering a variety of dining options, malls can cater to a diverse range of customers and keep them engaged for longer periods. F&B also increases dwell time. When people visit malls, they spend hours browsing through different stores. Furthermore, […]

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ACROSS: The role of F&B has changed for retail real estate. What does that mean for asset managers? Ian Hanlon: Shopping centers need to focus on providing a food service offering that “fits” their respective surroundings and meets the expectations and requirements of their guests. Regardless of the concept, asset managers need to be aware […]

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ACROSS: We would like to welcome you to ACROSS as the author of your own food/gastronomy/leisure column. We are very much looking forward to that. How did you get into gastronomy? Will Odwarka: My love of gastronomy comes from my love of service to people. Even as a child, I thought it was great when […]

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ACROSS: Initially a media company, you created the Tome Out Market concept on 2014 and started a food hall revolution. What is at the heart of your concept? SANDY HAYEK: We started with our first food hall in Lisbon in 2014. Today, we are a leading food hall brand that represents and highlights the best […]

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F&B Insights with Will & Johnny! Two top industry professionals talk about the opportunities and challenges of retail gastronomy. Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty are among the most experienced F&B experts in the retail gastronomy scene in Europe. Where is the gastronomy scene at the moment, what opportunities exist, and what challenges must be overcome? It is also […]

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The performance of the ECE centers in the first half of 2023 once again proved how successful and resilient shopping centers are: Tenants at the ECE centers saw a substantial increase in sales of 15 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, and a third more space was leased overall than in […]

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ACROSS: F&B has long been a neglected aspect at outlet centers. How would you describe the current role of F&B in your outlets? Joan Rouras: Food is undoubtedly one of the main trends to watch in the outlet industry today, and it plays a crucial role in our growth strategy, so much so that we […]

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