According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2 seconds. At Brookfield Properties, we’re trying to make a difference. We have held 98 blood drives across our portfolio to address the nationwide shortage of blood. Our goal is to double that by the end of the year. This could have a positive impact on up to 13,000 lives! Anyone can make a difference by visiting American Red Cross Blood Donors to find a blood drive near you.
Amazon 4-star stores are based on customer feedback, selling items that are rated 4 stars and above, top sellers, or trending. We opened our first location with them at Park Meadows in Lone Tree, CO and they continue to expand within our portfolio! We now have Amazon brick-and-mortar locations at Natick Mall, The The Woodlands Mall, Saint Louis Galleria, and Baybrook Mall. Looking to grow your brand? Comment below!
We're always looking for creative solutions to support our properties and tenants, while creating memorable experiences for our shoppers. At The Mall in Columbia, we extended patio seating at key restaurants by over 120 additional seats with weekly live music presented by Starleigh Entertainment. We're excited to continue this program through October!
Happy 60th anniversary North Star Mall. Yee Haw! These boots were made for celebrating. Our premier shopping destination and top tourist spot in San Antonio, Texas is home to the world’s largest cowboy boots along with an impressive roster of over 170 specialty stores. Learn more about the center here: http://spr.ly/6181Ga0oS
We're safely driving traffic and consumer interest by turning our properties' parking lots into profitable, family fun activities, like virtual concerts, drive-in movie theaters, and even food kiosks to rev up food courts' traffic. At Brookfield Properties, we're committed to our retail partners' success, and our innovative uses for unused space is just one way we're maximizing business. Read more http://spr.ly/6183GaHaJ
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Parking Lots: The New Revenue Driver
Providence Place wanted to surprise riders at CYCLEBAR with an unexpected treat - so for a full week, one class taught by each instructor received $20 gift cards to the popular department store, Boscov's Department Store, LLC. This was a great opportunity to partner with our tenants, build brand awareness, and delight shoppers with the unexpected. Learn more about Providence Place here! http://spr.ly/6189Gvp7W
We’re excited to announce some of our Holiday 2020 plans. We felt visiting Santa was an important family tradition to uphold, so we found a creative solution to keep everyone safe and drive holiday shopping traffic. This year we will be hosting a contactless Santa experience at 134 of our shopping centers. He will be nestled at a safe distance away while kids can sit on presents for photo ops or across from him to chat. Read more! http://spr.ly/6183G2RzN
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A very Covid Christmas: Mall Santas will see kids from behind plexiglass snowglobes
We're excited to launch Spot Holder, a solution for line management and occupancy challenges. This technology integration offers virtual line queuing, occupancy tracking, and safer shopping—providing our retailers' solutions for the challenges of the current retail environment. Read more! http://spr.ly/6187GFWvH
Challenges are often opportunities to innovate, reset your course, and set new goals—and the retail industry is primed to do so. Learn more about where we go from here with our white paper, “Next in Retail: Reimagining the Future of the Industry.” Interested? Download our white paper: http://spr.ly/6186G049i
Brookfield Properties is proud to sponsor The Business of Fashion’s podcast, “Retail Reborn.” This series investigates the forces transforming the retail industry and considers the possibility of what the future could hold. Hear from industry leaders who are looking to reimagine the future of the retail ecosystem. Discover the potential they have for your business. Learn more about Retail Reborn http://spr.ly/6181GfjZR
We are Halloween ready with our Great Pumpkin Experience event at our Ballston Quarter, Ridgedale Center, The SoNo Collection, and The Shoppes at Carlsbad locations. Local artists Laurie Nasica, Natalie Jo Rogers, Alicia Danzig, and Marco Santini hand-painted pumpkins that were sold with all proceeds going to a local charity. Shoppers had fun photo-ops with beautifully painted large sculptural pumpkins. Boo yah! http://spr.ly/6182Ghw74
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The Great Pumpkin Experience
Protecting the environment is an integral part of our long-term success. Discover how we’re making unrivaled sustainability advancements. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6184GCFIw.
We're excited to share we’ve ranked 13th overall and 7th in on-site solar capacity in the Solar Means Business Report! According to the report, there is 15 times more solar capacity installed by American businesses today than a decade ago. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6188H8kSj
Poppies represent joy and positivity – feelings that we extend to all veterans from all branches of the military. This Veteran’s Day, we’re raising awareness of our colleagues, friends, and families who have served in the military. Thank you for your service!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our partners, colleagues, and friends. Our appreciation for you in 2020 feels particularly special.
As we realize how much we love the physical shopping experience this year, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish brings those feelings to life in her latest music video for “Therefore I Am” filmed at our Glendale Galleria. Check it out: http://spr.ly/6182HKM8A
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Shipping networks are under immense strain and your gifts may not arrive in time for Christmas. Our 150+ shopping centers are ready for the final push and are here for you as you shop for those last minute gifts. We can't wait to welcome you, either at our malls or in our curbside pick-up programs, and show you how Brookfield Properties is taking every precaution and measure to create a safe and memorable holiday season. http://spr.ly/6180HuJar
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UPS places shipping limits on some retailers as holiday shopping heats up, report says
What does #Santa do? He adapts, improvises & delivers. Read how our “Safe with Santa” efforts preserved a cherished holiday tradition for children and families: http://spr.ly/6180HrnEr
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Safe with Santa
To our colleagues, partners, and friends: thank you for your dedication this year. We wish each one of you Happy Holidays!
Grand Canal Shoppes was recently voted the Best Shopping Center Gold in Las Vegas for 2020 by the Las Vegas Review Journal. This exceptional, Venetian-inspired shopping and dining destination is home to more than a dozen world-class dining venues and over 160 signature stores. http://spr.ly/6184HpCAY
This holiday season we partnered with Volunteers of America to collect and distribute coats in the communities we serve. Over 5,500 items were donated to our Warm for the Winter Coat Drive, which took place at about 140 of our retail properties. We enlisted the help of artist Noah Scalin to transform some of these items into a larger-than-life work of art at Tysons Galleria, symbolizing the light and warmth that we wish to share. http://spr.ly/6188Hpzc0
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Warm for the Winter Coat Drive
Waiting on lines for extended periods of time has become part of 2020’s new normal. To help accommodate for social distancing and occupancy restrictions, we launched a virtual line queuing platform called Spot Holder. Check out our recent feature on CNBC, which discusses how Spot Holder spoke to customer and store demand this holiday season. http://spr.ly/6182HT7na
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Companies and hospitals turn to start-up Waitwhile to making long lines more efficient
Back in June, Sooner Mall transformed their parking lot into a COVID-19 testing site, creating a space where community members could drive by and get tested. Now, Sooner Mall is once again giving back by donating a space within the center to be used for administering the vaccine. Nearly 1,000 vaccines were distributed on the first day, and we are honored to partner with the Cleveland County Health Department as we continue to distribute the vaccine within the county.
To support its local restaurants - while also highlighting the importance of socially distancing and eating outdoors- Dunwoody, Georgia created the "Painted Picnic Table Tour." 25 picnic benches were painted by local nonprofits and placed at 8 locations, including our very own Perimeter Mall! We love being part of initiatives that support safe and memorable experiences.
This holiday season, we partnered with a half-dozen artists to transform Ridgedale Center into a colorful canvas of creative murals. "Holiday on Display" illustrates just one example of our belief in the positive impact art and artists have on the people and spaces it reaches. Read more about the activation here! https://www.brookfieldpropertiesretail.com/about-us/news/holiday-on-display.html
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Holiday on Display Redefines the Shopping Experience
Today is more than a day of celebration. Today we reflect and educate ourselves on the practices and philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, no matter how big or small the act, we can do great things.
The Parks Mall at Arlington is partnering with Kiwibot to launch a test of their robotic delivery platform. The Parks is the first mall in the US to test the Kiwibot AI delivery platform which was developed by Kiwibot in partnership with UC Berkeley. The test has been designed to explore this delivery mode of the future over the next two weeks. David, the robot, is pictured here making a delivery!
We sat down with Melissa Gonzalez, CEO of Lionesque Group and Principal at MG2, to discuss the value of brick-and-mortar retail and why shoppers will be rushing back to the stores as soon as it’s safe to do so. Check out the interview and follow our Voice of the Retail Revolution campaign here: https://www.brookfieldpropertiesretail.com/about-us/news/brick-and-mortar-builds-human-connection2.html
The Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas partnered with a local immersive technology company to create a custom AR filter through Instagram to activate and bring to life its Wishing Tree art installation. Visitors are able to scan a QR code which opens up a filter where they can use the voice-activated technology to say their wish and watch it magnificently transport itself to the tree canopy. The AR experience launched on New Year’s Eve allowing guests to make 2021 wishes and will continue into February for Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year.
We're so proud of to be part of a group of shopping centers that have donated empty spaces to be used as COVID-19 vaccination megasites. We've opened vaccination sites at Sooner Mall, Lansing Mall, Chula Vista Center, The Mall at Barnes Crossing, Market Place Shopping Center, and Washington Park Mall and will continue to roll out more sites in the coming months. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/15/business/malls-vaccination-sites/index.html
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Vaccination megasites pop up in empty malls
"It’s the intangible and deeply sensorial moments that happen in a physical setting that create not just happiness, but true customer fandom." Join us on February 17th at 11:00am EST for the first installment of our Voice of the Retail Revolution webinar featuring Melissa Gonzalez, CEO of Lionesque Group, and learn why shoppers are eager to return to brick-and-mortar shopping! Click here to register: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/V6DyCOYzZ7iNJlpksNDcbN?domain=click.b.brookfieldproperties.com
We launched Let It Shine–a brand new curated drive through light show–at Northbrook Court this holiday season. The state of the art, touchless light display allowed visitors to experience a symphony of sight and sound from the comfort of their cars The inaugural year was met with great demand! Thousands of visitors partook in the experience.
Ala Moana Center has unveiled its new logo and marketing campaign which is centered around a kaleidoscope image, representing Hawaii's natural beauty, culture, food, and traditions. The marketing campaign – the property's first in more than 10 years – portrays Ala Moana Center as a central gathering place for discovery and connection, and not just a shopping destination. The new branding is just one of the ways our team is breathing new life into the center and connecting with consumers. https://chainstoreage.com/hawaiis-largest-open-air-center-unveils-post-pandemic-image-change
How can brands make an emotional impact? Is physical retail really what the future holds? We will cover this and a whole lot more in our Voice of the Retail Revolution webinar featuring Melissa Gonzalez. Join us on Wednesday, February 17th at 11:00am EST to become a retail insider. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_znc1Ykf3SIKfYSKOPhDOOQ
2021 marks the 45th anniversary of Black History Month. This month, we are highlighting four artists who have brought exceptional art to our shopping centers and continue to inspire us through their creative talent as well as their commitment to celebrating the cultural achievements of Black men and women. https://www.brookfieldpropertiesretail.com/about-us/news/celebration-of-black-history-month-through-art.html
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A celebration of Black History Month through art
Digitally native and eco-friendly furniture brand, whom is now open at Tysons Galleria. This is the sustainable furniture brand's second store in the US, and the first on the East Coast. We're excited to work with Whom Home as they expand their brick-and-mortar footprint and look forward to opening 6 more stores with them by the end of this quarter.
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Eco-friendly Furniture Store to Open at Tysons Galleria
On Saturday, February 14, Fashion Show kicked off a two-week celebration of the Year of the Ox with several cultural performances. A special blessing was placed on each anchor store and shoppers were able to witness as traditional lion and dragon performers paraded through the shopping center. For the rest of February, guests will be able to continue celebrating by viewing the center's annual Lantern Garden Dance.
We partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation to give a deserving young man a shopping spree at Willowbrook Mall. Our retailers contributed shoes, jewelry, cologne, a watch, and a cookie cake, making this a truly special and memorable event. It means so much to partner with our tenants to make a positive impact on both individuals and our local communities.
Exciting new stores are coming to Ala Moana Center! The mall is expected to welcome three new tenants– Wahlburgers, Windsor Fashions, and Aritzia–by this summer. We're excited to continue diversifying the center with an assorted group of retailers. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/ala-moana-center-to-welcome-wahlburgers-windsor-aritzia-in-2021/
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Ala Moana Center to welcome Wahlburgers, Windsor, Aritzia by summer
"Positioning yourself as being more than a brand or service but being in service to your customers is where you create true, powerful value." - Melissa Gonzalez.
We sat down with Melissa Gonzalez and talked about what's in store for the future of retail. Catch the recap of our Voice of the Retail Revolution webinar here: https://www.brookfieldpropertiesretail.com/about-us/voice-of-the-retail-revolution.html
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Voice of the Retail Revolution
Welcome to Iconic, a collection of luxury properties that offers our communities sophisticated retail, exquisite dining, and elevated experiences. Within this collection we invite you to uncover stories about creative virtuosos, gallerists, designers, restaurateurs, and beauty gurus, all of whom are energizing our communities (and our properties) in the most inventive ways. From high fashion and gourmet food to eye-catching works of art, we are inspired by every detail that makes our world a more joyous place and our properties, as the name states, Iconic. Join us and explore. https://iconiccollection.com/
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women and their contributions to history and society. From our staff and shoppers to our stores and their employees, we could not do what we do without the tremendous efforts of women. This month, we honor all of you!
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Portland just got a little more chic. Gucci’s new store opening at Pioneer Place marks the House’s first location in the city and the sixth perm location in our portfolio. The 6,500-square-foot boutique showcases a wide collection of men’s and women’s shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, accessories, and more.
We're so excited to take this month to celebrate amazing women and their contributions to our industry. Annette Prater, Brookfield Asset Management’s Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation, is just one of the women who inspires us with her vision, strategies, and approach to innovation.
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After nearly 8 years of hard work, our Fifth + Broadway development is officially open in Nashville, TN! The mixed-use development includes residential space, a Class-A office tower, 235,000 square feet of walkable shops and rooftop restaurants, a renovated conference center, the National Museum of African American Music, and world-class entertainment offerings.
Learn more by visiting the Fifth + Broadway website. https://fifthandb.com
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We’re excited to continue growing our luxury portfolio with the addition of international luxury pearl company, Mikimoto. Their new flagship, located at 730 Fifth Avenue (Crown Building), will span 3,500 square feet, providing guests with ample shopping space as stores and shoppers continue to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. https://gothammag.com/culture-post/52013/Inside-Mikimotos-Grand-New-Flagship-In-NYC
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Inside Mikimoto's Grand New Flagship In NYC
Oxmoor Center's International Women's Day pop-up market featured 12 vendors who reflect the diversity of people, culture, and talent within the Louisville community. From handmade ties and shoes to homemade baked goods, the female-owned businesses that participated infused the mall with new merchandise, excitement, and a fresh look at the power of small business.
What does the future hold for your brick-and-mortar strategies? Look no further. At our Voice of the Retail Revolution webinar on March 30 at 11:00am EST, we'll be addressing some hot topics that the industry isn't talking about — but should be. Join us and get some of your most burning retail questions answered! Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_usaP6CVOQcmi8oSvinmfDA
FitMatch is now open at Glendale Galleria! This first of its kind, 3D-AI powered technology is bringing innovation to the way we try on clothes and shop.
FIT:MATCH opened in one of our Brand Studio pop-up concepts. Interested in learning more about this concept or other pop-up opportunities? Get in touch! https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/retail/leasing/kiosks-carts-specialty-leasing/pop-ups.html
Have you heard the familiar narrative, "Another retailer shrinks their brick & mortar footprint", "Ecommerce is the future of retail," or "Physical is too expensive"? It's time to separate the fact from the fiction. Join us and Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, on March 30 at 11:00am EST for the second installment of our Voice of the Retail Revolution webinar series where we'll address some of the most pressing questions facing the retail industry. Register here! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_usaP6CVOQcmi8oSvinmfDA
