Shopping Centre News Magazine - October - November 2018

In this issue

The F&B landscape in India is going through a change
brought about by structural shifts in the eating out
equation due to increasing urbanization, mounting
disposable incomes, intensifying trend of socializing,
nuclear families and rising consumerism. As a result,
food courts in shopping malls are becoming the new
gastronomic destination for shopaholics and foodies
alike.
The signi􀍤 cance of dining-out is immense, and mall
developers in India are taking all possible measures to
embrace innovative ways of tempting the consumer
into food courts. They are continuously increasing the
space allocation for F&B in malls with new spaces being
leased to QSRs and kiosks on every floor. Food festivals
are organised and pop up units are also being set up for
vibrancy. A food court is a win-win experience for all – the
mall, the food court operator, restaurant owners and most
of all, customers.
In the October- November issue of Shopping Centre
News, we take a look at the new emerging trends in
the F&B culture in the shopping malls and also factors
leading food courts and other dining outlets turning out to
be the most preferred hangout spots.
The issue also takes a detailed look at some of the
most popular mall transformations this season. With
the advent of theme and eco-malls, the design element
of a mall is today a key factor in pulling in patrons.
Consequently, mall developers are spending a lot to give
their shopping centres an eye-catching look. The issue,
while giving an in-depth analysis into why mall design is
essential to its success, brings you the stories of malls
which have transformed into magni􀍤 cent versions of their
former selves this past year.