Event Overall
Hong Kong is poised to see its largest annual increase in mall space in two decades, with Colliers reporting an addition of 4 million square feet in 2024 across new development areas and non-core districts. This expansion aims to diversify shopping experiences and allow retailers to expand their reach. To bolster the retail sector, the government is raising the duty-free shopping quota for Chinese tourists. The quota will increase from 5,000 yuan to 15,000 yuan per trip for tourists entering via six designated land border control points. These measures are expected to generate HK$8.8 billion to HK$17.6 billion in additional shopping expenditure for the city.
Malaysia, home to 33 million people had over 1000 malls by the end of 2023, with 40% of them being located around the greater Kuala Lumpur area. While many of the Southeast Asian nation’s prime malls enjoy high foot traffic and near-full occupancies, many tenants of less popular malls are finding it difficult to compete amid an explosion in retail space. Even though, Malaysia’s retail space reached 180 million sqft in 2023, national occupancy rates for retail space were lower than before the pandemic, at 77.4 percent last year. Even malls in prime locations have failed to gain the expected traction. The TRX Mall which boasts 1.35 million square ft of leasable space and a 10-acre rooftop park, opened in November with 95 percent occupancy, underscoring effective mall management strategies and emphasizing strategic tenant selection, driving financial performance and enhancing customer satisfaction in the retail sector. It always goes back to the old adage that an organization is only as good as it’s people.
The Dubai Mall is set to expand with a planned 1.5-billion dirham investment by Emaar Properties. This expansion will introduce 240 new luxury stores, along with additional dining options. By enhancing its luxury offerings and increasing its retail space, Emaar aims to meet the rising demand for premium shopping experiences and strengthen Dubai's reputation as a top destination for luxury retail. Hence, it’s imperative for you to elevate efforts on positioning your mall as a global shopping hub to attract upscale international brands and affluent global consumers.
Join us at the 14th Annual Shopping Malls Summit and discover a world of opportunities as you connect with esteemed industry experts. This premier event will facilitate invaluable networking between local and international professionals who possess extensive knowledge in the dynamic realm of malls. Gain exclusive insights from companies that have successfully navigated the evolving landscape, equipping yourself with the tools needed to thrive in this ever-changing industry. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to forge meaningful connections and gain a competitive edge.
WHO
SHOULD
ATTEND?
This event is targeted but not limited to:
• Mall owners
• Mall developers
• Mall operations
• Mall management
• Mall investment
• Mall construction
• Retail owners
• Retail operators
• Retail tenants
• Retail marketing and branding
• Retail business development
• Mall design and planning
• Mall marketing and leasing
• Mall facilities management
• Mall _t outs brand partners
• Architecture and design
• Food retail/food court operations
• Visual merchandising Event highlights
include
Event highlights include:
• 3 dynamic streams
• One-to-one meetings
• Collocated events
• Connect with the leading brands and
industries
• Gathering global trend setters in the
retail industry
• Case studies and best practice sharing
WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT
• Learn from industry experts on how to stay relevant in the ever-digitizing era
• Gain captivating insights on how maximizing next generational tools in business
• Be inspired on how companies are gamifying the retail scene for memorable experiences
• Capitalizing on ancillary services to drive revenue in a big way
• Discover how to cater your shopping malls to different demographics
• Gain an understanding on how innovative mall construction & architecture can help increase footfall in your mall
People are always going to go shopping. A lot of our effort is just ‘how do we make the retail experience a great one?
- Phillip Green, Chairman, Arcadia Group
Sponsors & Partners
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SILVER SPONSORS
CAN is an emerging architecture and design firm based in Hong Kong. The growing team of over 60 creative minds has a proven record of award-winning design, we adopt a holistic and forward-thinking approach to integrating architecture, interiors, masterplanning and environmental graphics to open the design realm into infinite possibilities.
Founded in 2020 on the principles of collaboration and cross-disciplinary practice, the creative team pushes the boundaries of design by integrating Culture, Art, and Nature to create innovative, meaningful, and enticing destinations. Applying international expertise with a local perspective, CAN is dedicated to designing iconic buildings and significant public spaces for our clients and the public.
We are a leading retail design firm based in Malaysia & Singapore, specializing in the creation of impactful and profitable retail spaces. Since our establishment in 2014, we have focused on helping clients Design Profitable Retail Spaces & Businesses. With 20 years of combined experience in retail design, we offer a range of comprehensive services, including:
1. Interior Concept Development for retail spaces & 3D Visualization to bring retail concepts to life.
2. Retail Space and Mall Planning, optimizing layouts for functionality and better customer engagement & experience.
3. Environmental Graphic Visual Designs to reinforce brand identity and create memorable retail experiences.
4. Retail Consultancy Services, providing strategic insight and retail expansion strategies for clients retail success.
5. Retail Technology Consultancy which focuses on development retail technological solutions aimed and increasing retailer profits and productivity.
Our diverse clientele includes supermarket retailers such as Jaya Grocer, lifestyle digital brands such Nikon, and larger-scale retail projects including shopping malls for clients like Sime Darby, Ayer Berhad, Hektar REIT (Subang Parade Mall), and more.
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TECH-TALK SPONSORS
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