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The article focuses on the innovation in the architectural design for shopping outlet centres which can attract consumers in tourist destination. It discusses several tepee-like innovative structures, sunny hued facades, and red tiled rooftops of the Ashford Designer Outlet in Kent, England; Castel Guelfo outlet in Italy; and Designer Outlet Neumunster in Germany.

The article discusses the highlights of the 11th Annual European Outlet Conference with Mike Natas, its Deputy Managing Director of Development as the conference chairman. A recap of the sessions in the conference is presented with topics that include global consumer insight on luxury, projections for spending and macroeconomics, and developments and trends in the industry.

The article focuses on how Outlet centers evolve with exciting destination activities. Topics discussed include escaping from a collapsing mine or climbing a ropes course might not strike most people as typical outlet center activities but finding thrills at centers now means more than scoring great bargains; and amount and variety of entertainment offered by retail centers has increased rapidly over the past decade.

The article focuses on how Outlet centers started with a combination of creativity and business savvy, and continue to adapt. Topics discussed include Chelsea Group opened Woodbury Common in Central Valley, N.Y., in 1985; and it is owned by Simon Premium Oudets, Woodbury Common is the company's flagship center. In 1987, Off-Price News changed its name to Value Retail News, better known as ICRN.

The article offers news briefs related to retailers including Vero Beach Outlets hosted its second Wine, Film + Fashion event, an official kickoff to the Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival; The Outlets at Tejon has installed a solar electric system in its parking lot; and Outlets of Maui unveiled its new Shopping Shuttle which is now serving passengers between Kaanapali and Lahaina.

The article discusses the condition of the outlet industry in the U.S. Topics include the move of several retailers and landlords in embracing new era with the transformation of the industry, the creation of consumer experiences by several outlet centers to attract shoppers and the priorities of the independent outlet owners in upgrading their food and beverage options. Also mentioned is the growing number of expansions and renovations in the industry.

The article reports that Gloucester Quays outlet center in Gloucestershire, England incurred an increased traffic at it center in 2015 and has resulted in increased sales of food and beverage.

The article offers information on several outlet center projects around the world. It states that there are 355 outlet centres totaling 10.2 million meter square and 83 planned outlet projects totaling 2.9 million meter square. The value retail news(VRN) has found that at least 50 percent of the tenants are outlet. And if the tenancy of the centre decreases below 50 percent, then the project would be deleted from the database. VRN undertakes stringent verification process.

Factory outlet centers (FOC) continue to boom in China. An average of 15 outlet centers opened in the nation each year from 2011 to 2013, appealing to increasingly brand-savvy consumers. Several world-class FOCs opened with impressive architecture, tenant mix and sales performance. However, during this same three-year period, about a dozen FOCs closed, mainly due to poor leasing. This article is an update of studies from 2010 and 2011 in this publication, with additional insights on FOC developers, retailers and consumers. The supply side remains the main focus of the paper, reflecting the development orientation of the Chinese FOC industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information about several topics discussed at the 2014 European Outlet Conference (EOC), themed "Meeting the Needs of the Outlet Customer," held in March 2014 in London, England is presented. Topics include the trend toward omni-channel retailing, the role of new investors, the emergence of click & collect services, and consumer demand for instant everything. The event featured speakers and panel of retailers including Barbara Topolska, Fiona MacDougall, and Leonardo Di Cecca.

The article reports on the growth of tourist benefits and opportunities for retail outlets and outlet marketers in the U.S. Topics discussed include the crucial role of tour operators and local convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) to the success of marketers in attracting inbound travelers, tourist promotions and customer services offered by retail outlets for international shoppers including wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) availability, and shoppers' brand preferences.

The article offers information on an impacts on the retail stores (outlet stores) after an emergence of electronic commerce and highlights approaches used by stores to minimize the impacts. Topics addressed include details on the Tulare Outlets, an outlet mall in Tulare, California, which organizes 'Power of the Purse' event, an annual community fundraiser that helps fight illiteracy and improves relationship with the customers.

The article offers information on Real estate investment trusts (REITs) who looks to take advantage of an improving retail economy and innovative store concepts by redevelopment programs, new store concepts, and marketing programs. Topics addressed include details on Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT) who has oriented its marketing program around improving the experience for customers of its retail tenants.

The article offers information on the rebranding of the outlet store, The Boulevard at Northern Ireland. The topics addressed include details on the changes done to store comprising addition of eight screen, state-of-the-art Omniplex cinema draws movie buffs with blockbuster releases, while sports fans gather around a big-screen TV to watch Wimbledon and the World Cup football match in an indoor pop-up garden.

The article offers information on the organization of shopper-attracting events by outlet centers for business. Topics discussed include community service programs and fundraising events held at outlet centers, partnership of Norfolk Premium Outlets with a local military nonprofit called Operation Homefront, and the causes for oulet shopping centers.

The article offers outlet stores news briefs as of December 1, 2017. Topics including business opening of Book Warehouse, Auntie Anne's and Lids at St. Augustine Premium Outlets, the business expansion of Freeezing Rolls, Go! Calendars, Games and Toys and Topsys's Popcorn at Legends Outlets and the wine tasting at Tulare Outlets.

The article reports on the outlet developments in Russia, which is said to open three outlets by the end of 2012. It mentions that outlet retailing has never been so popular in the country due to a number of reasons including high duties on imports of branded clothing, high rental rates in shopping centers and lack of regular updating of collections that would create leftovers of stocks. It states that proper management and marketing is important to attract Russian consumers to outlet centers.

Information about several topics discussed at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC's) inaugural Outlets Asia conference in Suzhou, China held on July 28-29, 2011 regarding the future of the outlets industry is presented. Topics include the needs of the retail market, target markets, and why letting local government determine outlet sites often leads to failure. The conference featured several speakers including Brad Stripe, David Ober, and Richard Hamilton.

Chinese factory outlet centers have become an important part of the global outlet industry. This paper, an update of a 2010 study in this publication, focuses on the supply side of outlets in China and will discuss four important new developments in this sector: 1) the rise of major chain developers, 2) increasing partnerships, 3) underlying reasons for some recent failed or distressed centers, and 4) some new retailers' entry into the outlet industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the globalization and economic stabilization of the outlet industry. It mentions that the industry had developed in Europe and in Japan due to the commitment of fund operators and investors. It states that outlet centers have provided the consumers with the environment worth visiting, and marketers have the initiatives to attract shoppers who are at a slim budget.

The article reports on the expansion of international uni-brand stores in China. It states that from the Chinese consumer's perspective, a typical factory outlet center should sell high-end discounted foreign-branded apparel and accessories. It also notes that potential developers, retailers and investors should be fully aware of the special changes and opportunities such as demand-side factors, supply-side factors, and the geographic distribution.

Although the global history of the modern factory outlet center extends back about four decades, its history in mainland China dates back only eight years. Since 2002, at least 28 outlet centers have been opened and another 18 are under construction or in the planning stage. The existing centers have varied widely in performance, because of different developer goals, operational strategies and location issues. This article provides a perspective on the current situation as well as a look at the challenges and opportunities ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A preview is offered for the Honfleur Normandy Outlet retail brand center in Honfleur, France scheduled to open in 2017.

The article discusses the Harbour Town Gold Coast outlet located in Queensland which blends outlet shopping with a neighborhood center, including a supermarket, that will cater to its residents and tourists. It also discusses the redevelopment of its outlet center which include construction of additional outlets, parking space, and the conversion of underperforming anchor space into small outlets. A list of tenants is also provided which include 2 Cats Fashion, Famous Footwear, and Man 2 Man.

The article talks about the Marques Avenue A13 outlet centers in France, owned by Concepts & Distribution Group, which offer the middle and upper middle-class French consumers a value proposition of understated elegant assortment of home and fashion brands. Topics discussed include its history of acquisition and development, projected sales revenues, and its plan for future expansion. A list of tenants is also provided which include Bayard, Kusmi Tea, and Odio.

The article discusses the plans of New England Development Simon for opening their outlets in Iowa and Virginia. Topics include views of Outlet Resource Group principal Lisa Wagner, on outlet development; views of Norton Shores president Gary Skoien, on fight between retailers for locations; and views of New England Development vice president Michael Barelli, on same. INSET: CLOSER TO TOWN.

The article reports on the development of outlet shopping centres. Topics mentioned include the services and amenities offered by outlet centres to customers, the insights of Barbara Horatz, marketing director for Europe at consultancy The Outlet Resource Group (TORG), on the importance of outlet shopping centres in the hospitality business, the importance of concierge facilities to outlet centres, and the marketing communications with shoppers provided by property and fund manager Neinver.

The article discusses the efforts of the U.S. outlet stores including Dolphin Mall to offer better and quality food and beverage choices for shoppers to compete with other retailers and competing with other forms of recreation and entertainment including online. Topics include business strategies of the outlet stores; views of Karen Fluharty of Strategy+Style Marketing Group, on variety of dining options; and addition of five full-service restaurants, each with open-air patios by Dolphin Mall.

An interview with outlet center executives Charlie Devine, Janet Grady and Karen Fluharty is presented. Topics discussed include adaptation of retail chains to consumer demands for their survival and prosperity, relevance of technology for retail marketing through behavior-targeting and geo-targeting techniques, impact of the strong U.S. dollar on cross-border traffic to outlet centers and successful expansion of Helzberg Diamonds Outlets across the U.S.

The article informs about the expansion on fashion company Express by opening various Express Factory Outlet. Topics discussed include views of Express retailer's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Kornberg, on the same; improvement in social media and e-mail marketing for enhancing communication; and views of chairman Hudson's Bay chairman Richard Baker, on European infrastructure.

The article informs about the increasing numbers of outlet centers in U.S. offering varieties for meeting the demands of retailers and shoppers. Topics discussed include views of Unico Outlet's general manager David Toledo, on the same; views of General Shopping Brasil's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexandre Lopes Dias, on third highest sales level of fashion company Burberry; and views of Parque Arauco's outlet manager Jorge Gagliardo, on growing sales rates.

A review for the Gunwharf Quays Premium Retail Outlet, located in Portsmouth, England is presented which features options for ships, food and shopping.

A chart is presented that lists European outlet center ownership changes and investors interest in the same.

The article offers real estate industry news briefs. French outlet center developer and manager Advantail is now managing operations, marketing and leasing for three additional outlet centers. Retail property management and leasing firm Arcoretail is now handling leasing for the outlet center One Nation Paris in Les Clayes-sous-Bois. The Federal Cartel Office in Germany issued a decision in March that limits the non-compete radius in retail leases to 50 kilometers (km) and five years.

The article offers the author's insights on the factory outlet development and market saturation. Topics discussed include the retail industry in the U.S., the investments management, and the average sales in the U.S. outlet industry. Also mentioned are the productivity growth management, the customer satisfaction, and the disposable income management.