Commerce + Communities Today By Joel Groover Experts of today predict that the industry’s job titles of the future could include curator of emerging retail, localization strategist, AI psychologist and trainer, modular construction manager, parking czar and drone operations coordinator. Read more at Commerce + Communities Today…..

Modern Restaurant Management  By Spencer Jordan At a time when F&B is a thriving and Americans are spending more than ever dining out, centers need to be vigilant about combating stagnation. Developers should be working closely with their F&B partners to think creatively about ways to reinvest in and refresh their spaces and increase connectivity. For nearly…

AP News By Anne D’Innocenzio Retailers are stepping up sales and other enticements in the final days before Christmas to lure shoppers who’ve been waiting for the best deals, or who didn’t have the time or the urge to wrap up gift-buying early. Incentives to spend last minute are an extension of ongoing efforts by…

The Crittenden Report By Linda Frabl The Crittenden Report met up with Beau Arnason, the EVP of Asset Management for Steiner + Associates. Arnason responded to their question on whether or not he is worried that a potential future economic downturn might impact the viability of the retail centers that Steiner + Associates develops and…

Chain Store Age  By Marianne Wilson Victoria’s Secret is using technology and innovative design details to enhance its in-store connection with shoppers — and reduce its environmental impact. The intimate apparel retailer has taken the wraps off its renovated and reimagined store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. The location features Victoria’s Secret’s “store of…

Commerce + Communities Today By Beth Mattson-Teig Lifestyle centers are riding a wave of momentum that shows no signs of slowing. According to Placer.ai, U.S. open-air lifestyle centers are outperforming their peers when it comes to attracting more traffic. Year-over-year traffic at such centers increased by 2.5% in June, compared with a gain of 2% at…

Retailist Magazine By Beau Arnason The rise of online and mobile shopping has prompted years of introspection laced with concern from retail professionals. The convenience, accessibility, and growing popularity of online platforms spurred speculation from inside and outside the industry that brick-and-mortar retail was a dinosaur on the glide path to, if not extinction, then…

Chain Store Age By: Al Urbanski For place making, negative space geometrics is the primary consideration and public spaces should be designed like a “string of pearls” that unconsciously lead visitors through the entire complex. Read more at Chain Store Age…

January 17, 2023 For several years, Steiner + Associates has incorporated insights from The Five Essential Elements of Well-Being to drive its workplace culture. The book, by Gallup chief scientist of workplace management and well-being and by workplace consultant Tom Rath, defines well-being across five pillars that transcend borders and cultures. Steiner also has leveraged the book…

By: Caroline Wu Shopping Centers