If you haven’t seen it already, the premier resource for the Retail Real Estate Industry, ICSC has released its annual guide to Shopping Centers, America’s Marketplace for both purchase and purpose driven consumers.
The articles below highlight the research and predictions of the holiday shopping season by ICSC. How have you prepared, or done things differently, for the predictions of this season?
A Stronger – and Longer – Holiday Shopping Season
The 2015 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Consumer Forecast shows 90 percent of Americans are planning holiday purchases this season, up from 82 percent last year. Read More
Security Has Been and Will Remain Top Priority for Shopping Center & Mall Industry
After the most recent attacks, shopping center security has once again entered the public consciousness. While that is with good reason, security is not only a top priority for the industry during these times, but is in fact a 365 day-a-year priority as well. Read More
Holiday Shopping Patterns
Gift cards will be the most popular gift category during this season, as 54% of holiday shoppers plan to purchase them—a striking increase in popularity compared with 2014. Read More
You can view the full resource center here http://www.thecenterofshopping.com/collections/2015-holiday-guide
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