Shopping Centers Today is the news magazine of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
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SHOPPING CENTERS TODAY APRIL 2012 Features 36 The way we shop ICSC Research reveals new trends in how postrecession consumers use retail centers. BY JOEL GROOVER 40 Investment ports in a storm A perception that single-tenant, net-lease deals are safer bets in uncertain times has fueled their popularity. BY STEVE BERGSMAN 44 Less red tape, more tourist dollars Speeding the U.S. visa application process in Brazil and China promises to boost tourism at some centers. BY STEVE MCLINDEN 48 The pain in Spain Developers have been busy in Spain, despite that country's dire economic straits. BY MARÍA BIRD PICÓ Departments 4 Center Stage A London mall seeks Olympic Gold 6 The Common Area 'Showrooming' trend disturbs landlords 14 Retailing Today Where landlords shop for tenants 52 On the Ground Boom in Richmond, British Columbia 54 On the Ground More retailers move into Berlin 56 News Maker ECE's Otto takes the helm of ICSC Europe 62 The Bottom Line A derivatives market for commercial property? Could be. APRIL 2012 / SCT 3 CONTENTS COVER ILLUSTRATION: BENJAMIN WACHENJE