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At the annual MAPIC event in France, retail property, food & beverage, and leisure leaders discuss the evolving role of physical spaces in retail. The focus is on creating community-centric shopping centers with diverse experiences, including co-working spaces, food courts, and entertainment options. Brands like Ingka Centres, Greggs, and Rituals are adapting to this new retail landscape, blending shopping with leisure and wellness services. This shift signifies a move beyond traditional retail, aiming to meet the changing consumer demands for more immersive and multifaceted shopping environments.

Proud to be a part of this team. When a brand partners with Clear Channel Outdoor, it's true what they say, you "Get More." Here, that "more" could be "partnership support," or perhaps, more "audience" as travel continues to surge. Leverage our partnership, insights and #media in key #airports nationwide so we can help you reach "more" of your audience driving more "outcomes."

THE FUSION OF AIRPORT RETAIL AND F&B: Here’s a very interesting new travel retail venture I’ve just reported on for The Moodie Davitt Report. Autogrill and Dufry, now joined under the name Avolta, have unveiled Hudson Café Milano, a first-of-its-kind hybrid concept in Italy at Milan Malpensa Airport’s Terminal 2. The facility combines a café, food retail and a bookstore. We are sure to see many more concepts of this nature in the coming months and years, as the fusion of airport F&B and retail gathers momentum, particularly among some of the bigger travel retail players which have substantial interests in both. This new café provides a range of Autogrill’s bestselling beverages and food – both Italian and international. Food retail partners in the store include Nestlé Italia and Italian confectionery company Baci Perugina. Travel essentials are also available alongside a selection of books and newspapers. These hybrid concepts are sure to attract the attention of brands – and not just food-related ones as in this case – as great opportunities. A very exciting new direction for travel retail. Interested to hear your thoughts in comments. Read my full story here: https://lnkd.in/ezkZQeCw #travelretail #airports #foodandbeverage

🌊🌊🌊 Navigating the Demands of an Everchanging Retail Industry NTUC LearningHub Director for Lifestyle and Hospitality cluster David Lee shares his journey and experience navigating the retail industry. 🛍️ Read more: https://bit.ly/44vskPX

We know summer isn’t technically over, (although if we’re being honest did it really start?) but is it ever too early for the retail or hospitality industries to be preparing for Christmas? Recent studies have looked at all the different things that play a part in delivering the ultimate festive experience for customers, with all of them only being possible with planning. You may not think Autumn is that big a deal (does anyone like falling leaves?) but actually it’s the perfect time to get your staffed equipped with everything they need to deliver the best Christmas experience: https://lnkd.in/ejM9j5pv. #uniforms #uniformsupplier #planning #retail #hospitality #supplier #insight #merch #merchandising

Want to see how Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is taking Europe by storm? 🌩️ 👉 A Taylor Swift white paper (Echo’s Version) 👈 Discover insightful foot traffic trends from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in our latest report. Explore the factors that drive visits to Nestlé Nespresso SA, SEPHORA, Scandic Hotels, and other major chains. Get your hands on the full “The Taylor Swift Eras Tour: It’s a foot traffic Love Story” #whitepaper in the comments below! 👇 🔗

One of the best things a Swiftie can dream of working on! Check out how Echo Analytics' data tells the story of Swifties' journeys across Europe!

Looking forward to moderating the Keeping up with the Consumer panel Commercial Observer Retail & Hospitality Forum happening in NYc on June 13th. Luxury retail is hospitality, a characteristic that all retail companies can incorporate to create more meaningful customer experiences. Luxlock Exploring the Retail Revolution and the Changing Dynamics of the Shopping Experience. The integration of digital and technological tools, the creation of experiential environments, unique in-store events and personalized services are becoming more prevalent to differentiate themselves from online competitors. How can retailers find the right balance between embracing innovation and preserving the timeless allure of a traditional shopping experience? How are brick-and-mortar stores ensuring that physical stores coexist with digital channels, while offering consumers a diverse and engaging shopping experience? Panelists: Jared Epstein, Partner, Aurora Capital Associates Jonathan Rood, Executive Vice President of Development, Pacific Retail Capital Partners Jack deVilliers, Senior Vice President, Senior Market Officer, Regency Centers Sandi Danick, SVP Head of Leasing, American Dream Mall

Diversified Hospitality is not yet offering hospitality soap with powdered diamonds and gold...yet.