Nov 22, 2024
Chris Ohlund, CEO of Time Out Group, discusses the company's transformation from a London-based publication in the 1960s to a global media and food hall brand. Time Out now operates markets in nine cities, with seven more in development. Ohlund explains how Time Out uniquely combines media and markets to showcase...
Nov 8, 2024
Retail’s future is rapidly evolving, shaped by technology and changing consumer habits. In connection with JLL’s Future Vision research project, this episode of Trends & Insights: The Future of Commercial Real Estate explores three potential scenarios for shopping in the years ahead.
- How AI will challenge...
Nov 1, 2024
Mixed-use redevelopment in Toronto has been driven by the region's rapid population growth, leading to increased housing and infrastructure demands. The constraints on housing supply, rising costs due to taxes on new development, and challenges in creating effective retail spaces in mixed-use projects are...
Oct 25, 2024
Andrew Lainsbury is a seasoned retail marketing consultant and professor from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. He explores the concept of "retailtainment," merging retail with entertainment to create multi-sensory experiences that captivate customers, with examples from brands like Disney...
Oct 18, 2024
Hosts James Cook, Keisha Virtue, and Saul Lua dive into recent insights from two reports on holiday shopping and luxury retail trends. With inflation concerns lingering, the discussion reveals that holiday spending is anticipated to rise by 31.7% this year, with a focus on experiences such as dining out, movies, and...