In an era dominated by online retail, shopping malls have found innovative ways to not only survive but also thrive in the face of fierce competition. They have recognized the importance of creating immersive experiences that cannot be replicated online. By strategically combining a diverse range of retailers, interactive technologies, and entertainment options, shopping malls have transformed into vibrant hubs that offer more than just a transactional shopping experience. With the ability to try on clothes, touch and feel products, and seek personalized assistance, shoppers can indulge in a multisensory journey that online platforms simply cannot replicate. Moreover, shopping malls have evolved into community spaces, hosting events, pop-up shops, and live performances, fostering a sense of belonging and social interaction. By embracing the digital age and integrating technology, such as augmented reality and interactive displays, malls have successfully bridged the gap between the physical and digital worlds. In doing so, they have not only weathered the storm of online retail but are actively redefining the future of shopping by offering a unique and engaging experience that continues to draw customers back through their doors.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange back in February 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. said profits in 2022 soared to 30.1 billion Filipino Pesos as shopping mall revenues doubled. Even Jakarta is showing no signs of slowing down with at least nine shopping centres that are currently under construction and are expected to be completed by 2024. In total, these projects will add close to 460,000 sqm of new retail supply, with approximately 70% of the total to be built in the Greater Jakarta area. Kuala Lumpur’s new retail precinct, The Exchange TRX will become Southeast Asia’s 5th largest shopping mall when completed when it opens in Q4 2023. It’ll add more than 400 new stores, multiple dining precincts with over 100 outlets. It’ll also incorporate a 10-acre roof-top park featuring 150,000 plants to cater to the current demand of more public activated green spaces.
Join us at the 13th 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.
We have been focused on technological development and continuous improvement of our products and services since 1998. Our top priority is to ensure the highest level of safety for your operations. Our passion for science and technology, our focus on safety and our devotion to hard work and responsibility have helped us grow to become the world leader in the Climbing and the Adventure & Leisure industries.
Today we are not only the biggest manufacturer of climbing walls in the field of indoor climbing, but we also have the largest portfolio of classic and novel Active entertainment attractions that combine fun with healthy doses of adrenaline for people of all ages. With sales offices in the USA, Canada, Germany and China, a head office in Sofia, Bulgaria and four production plants employing more than 600 people, to this day, we have produced over 2000 projects in 80 countries and on 6 continents.
Our products are installed across adventure parks, amusement parks, shopping malls, gyms, recreational areas, ski resorts, schools & universities, hotels and more.
www.walltopia.com
The Company Vector Foiltec
With transparent roofs and facades made of Texlon® ETFE, the company Vector Foiltec has made a major contribution to setting new standards in recent architecture. As the world market leader in architectural foil construction and inventor of the Texlon® ETFE system, we have already completedo ver 1,700 international projects. Our system shapes stadia constructions, atria, shopping centers, zoos and garden parks, public buildings, swimming pools, schools and universities all over the world. Our technology of architectural foils can be processed in a variety of ways. Whether as a one-layer orm Multi-layer system, Texlon® ETFE stands for high-performance building envelopes with an outstanding eco-balance.
Vector Foiltec invented and pioneered the use of Texlon® ETFE over 40 years ago and is the only company in the world whose core business is ETFE cladding. Our team of experts has been responsible for most major technological innovations in the field. Through extensive investment in Research & Development and a commitment to superior quality and performance, we continue to be the global market leader. With a total of 18 branches and 2 production sites, we are represented in countries such as Australia, USA, China, and the United Kingdom, combining local knowledge with globale xpertise.
Our Texlon® ETFE system has already proven itself in all climatic zones of the globe and is one of the most powerful and sustainable technologies for transparent roof and façade systems. It is significantly less energy required to produce our foil elements than for the production of comparable technologies, in addition, they are 100% recyclable, translucent, and stain resistant. Our system improves the carbon footprint of a building remarkably: In 2011, we were the first company in the world to receive an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for transparent cladding
https://www.vector-foiltec.com/
Sim Leisure Group Ltd is an international theme park developer based in Dubai, listed in Singapore and operating from Malaysia. Recognized as an international powerhouse in the theme park and leisure industry from Asia, the company has garnered an impressive reputation for its expertise and innovation, with a track record of creating over 300 international theme park projects
worldwide, including renowned attractions such as DreamWorks, the John Wick ride in MOTIONGATE™ Theme Park Dubai, Sea World
Abu Dhabi and Six Flags in Saudi Arabia.
The company’s portfolio includes award-winning ESCAPE Adventure Parks. First launched in 2012, ESCAPE introduced a new genre of retro-eco family friendly fun and offers a unique play experience, combining thrilling rides and games hosted within a natural environment. This has been complemented with the launch of ESCAPE Challenge in 2020, bringing outdoor adventure indoors to the urban environment. The ESCAPE brand is further expanding with indoor and outdoor parks planned to launch over the next 2 years across Malaysia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Southern Europe. In addition to its organic growth, the company has acquired KidZania Kuala Lumpur and KidZania Singapore and have secured the SEA and China rights for HavenXR centres. More recently the group has developed an entertainment hub of diverse attraction experiences that are set to revolutionize the mall experience and to transform shopping centres into play malls.
www.simleisuregroup.com
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.
Servedeck is a cloud-based Smart Facility Operations and Management Digital Solution to significantly improve the operational efficiency of facility and property management for commercial buildings and service providers. It caters to various industries, including shopping malls, retail stores, hotels, office buildings, hospitals, and theme parks. Currently, ServeDeck serves over 680 buildings/sites in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
The integrated solution suite comprises Work Order Management, Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Management, Asset and Inventory Management, Vendor and Contract Management, Manpower Planning and Attendance, Tenant and Contractor Request Application Management, Tenancy and Leasing Management, Purchasing and Budgeting Management, Management Dashboard and Sustainability Reporting, and IoT Integration for Smart Buildings.
Yardi is a leading provider of software solutions for the real estate industry. With offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, we’ve been supporting companies across Asia for over 20 years.Our solutions help clients manage their “end to end” investment, asset and propert management functions more efficiently.
By bringing process to real estate through a single, Cloud-based platform, our clients are connected to their data on any desktop, tablet or mobile device. They can access the information they need to run their business any time, any place, and know that the data they’re seeing is secure, real time and accurate.
We support portfolios across all real estate verticals, including REITs, office, retail, logistics, coworking and residential.
DCS Synthesis is the leading provider of retail solutions to Malls in South East Asia, with a history spanning two decades. The group proudly services more than 80% of retail malls in Singapore, as well as having a significant presence in Malaysia and Vietnam. The group owns several subsidiaries which focus on different retail technology solutions. Among it’s diverse suite of solutions, the group provides systems for Tenant Management, GTO Data Management, Customer Relationship and Loyalty, Voucher Management, Point of Sales, as well as Unified Payment.
