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PERSONAL COMMENTARIES OF PLACEMAKING EXPERTS

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Romina Jenei (right) /// credit: ACROSS, RegioPlan Consulting

OUTLOOK 2024: “The Show Must Go On”

“There is a unique opportunity for those who stand out, pioneer innovative concepts and set trends,” states Romina Jenei, CEO of RegioPlan Consulting, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Thomas Mark (right) /// credit: ACROSS, MK Illumination

OUTLOOK 2024: “Lean into the change!”

“In the future, shopping centres will look different to how they do today, but if they lean into the change, they can be just as successful as they have been in the past,” states Thomas Mark, President of MK Illumination, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

Ingka Centres moved away from rigid models of monthly foot traffic and started to create spaces that invite daily or even hourly visits. One example for this is the co-working initiative Hej!Workshop that caters to the flexible work styles of the modern era. /// credit: Ingka Centres

Playtime: Why Boring Conventions In Retail Must Be Challenged

Why has our industry been so willing to settle for boring? Asks Cindy Andersen, Managing Director at Ingka Centres. The endless rows of identical stores, the predictability of a food court’s menu, the steady drone of escalators… These conventions have been the traditional hallmarks of shopping center decline for decades. To stay relevant, we must evolve as an industry.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Steffen Hofmann (right) /// credit: ACROSS, ambas Real Estate

OUTLOOK 2024: „Lay The Foundation For Future Outperformance”

“Placemaking is the art of shaping a special destination and making an emotional connection with the visitor during his on-site experience,” states Steffen Hofmann, Managing Partner at ambas Real Estate GmbH, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Daniel Losantos (right) /// credit: ACROSS, NEINVER

OUTLOOK 2024: “Let Us Keep Moving Forward With Optimism, And Add Value”

“The outlet sector has demonstrated it has its eye firmly on the ball, as well as the capacity to anticipate, be agile, flexible and ready to meet whatever changes come next,” states Daniel Losantos, CEO of NEINVER, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Markus Porvari (right) /// credit: ACROSS, HyperIn

OUTLOOK 2024: “Invest in talent and technology”

“The fundamental change awaiting the Placemaking Industry is a shift towards exceptional agility and adaptability, driven by AI and ML,” states Markus Porvari, President and CEO at HyperIn, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Ibrahim Ibrahim (right) /// credit: ACROSS, Portland Design

OUTLOOK 2024: “We Must Shift The Culture Of The Industry”

“Opportunities will come if we develop strategies to change the rhythm of our assets, from a ‘shopping rhythm’ to a ‘community rhythm’,” states Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board, in the latest “Industry Outlook 2024”.

credit: Coniq, Shutterstock

Rediscovering the Essence of Retail: Re-Educating the Consumer

In a world dominated by online shopping, the role of brick-and-mortar retailers is at a critical turning point. The ACROSS Advisory Board discussion in Cannes shed light on a pressing issue – the need to re-educate consumers about the value of physical shopping experiences. Ben Chesser, CEO of Coniq, shares his view on the matter – a PropTech perspective.

ACROSS Outlook 2024 (left), Angelus Bernreuther (right) /// credit: ACROSS, Kaufland

OUTLOOK 2024: “Work Even Harder To Understand The Customer”

“ESG and digitalization are here to stay and will have a continuous and long-term impact on how retail real estate is operated,” states Angelus Bernreuther, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland, and Member of the ACROSS Advisory Board.

Marc Giovannini is COO & Co-Founder at Omniaz. /// credit: Omniaz

The Use of Artificial and Virtual Intelligence in Retail

There are a variety of ways that retail companies are cleverly utilizing artificial intelligence, states Marc Giovannini, founder of Omniaz. He highlights use cases, explains the growing interest, and discusses why hyped products like the much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro may be a push toward mass adoption, but are not the breakthrough product the industry is waiting for.

Forum Schwanthalerhöhe (left), Forum Hanau (right) /// credit: HBB

Sustainable Reorientation of Shopping Centers

Online retail continues to change the shopping landscape, and people have adapted their leisure behavior as a result of the pandemic. Consequently, the role of shopping centers needs to be rethought. Shopping centers are no longer straightforward “shopping machines”, but must prove themselves as sustainable and versatile community centers, argues HBB.

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