Pop-up stores: an innovative source of unique experiences
As most of us must already know, pop-up shops are physical or digital stores that can be set up anywhere, according to the needs of the industry, in order to reach a numerous audience and sell more products. This type of stores has been broadly implemented with the aim of improving the experience brands have […]
CBRE and Digitalization, the Wave of the Future
Enrique Benavides, director of Innovation Retail & Asset Services from CBRE España, shares his thoughts on digital transformation and the commercial real estate industry after joining forces with Book A Corner. Facing the new context companies are facing worldwide, innovating and keeping up to date in terms of the digitalization of processes is a must. […]
Is it possible to make property predictions in this era?
The future is always unwritten and the pandemic has brought a deep sense of uncertainty. Now more than ever, planning and forecasting seem almost impossible, but it is always safer to consider all variables and think ahead. Evidently, there are few players who have as much information and expertise as Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. Therefore, […]
What will the future hold for the European commercial retail landscape?
Lately, many news-channels and media have echoed the idea that brick and mortar shopping is being defeated by its digital counterpart. For instance, Amazon accounts for £4 in every £100 spent in the UK and as a result of the pandemic; and experts forecast over a 30% market share for online shopping. Yet, retail remains […]
The New Shopping Experience
Luis de Llera, Specialty Leasing & Pop Up Stores Director at Carmila, shares his perspective on how the real estate industry should evolve in order to adapt to customers’ needs and demands after the pandemic. In this transformation process, Luis asserts that getting to know the customers must be the core aspect for companies to […]
Welcome CBRE! A major step ahead in the digitization journey
We are delighted to announce a new strategic alliance between Book A Corner and CBRE Spain. CBRE Group, Inc. is a leading and broad-ranging real estate services and investment firm. It offers a broad range of integrated solutions, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; […]
A new era for shopping centres
Ever since the pandemic hit our regular lives and routines, all commerce had to adapt abruptly. Now, it is safe to say that Covid-19 has accelerated a major shift to e-commerce and online sales are outpacing sales in physical stores. Figures do not lie: if we compare 2020 Cyber Monday sales to the ones in […]
Back on track: A European real estate trend analysis indicates an expected purchasing growth
As the COVID-19 vaccines began to roll out, many cities are now loosening restrictions on businesses such as retail, restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms. The new year brought an improved investor sentiment and now we are witnessing a renewed willingness to deploy capital. Clearly, the economic recovery is building up and real estate trends seem […]
Short-term leases, the new normal to fill current vacancies
Every year, over a billion square feet of retail space meet the expiration date of the contract and need to find a retailer willing to occupy it. For instance, the US will have 1.5 billion square feet of retail space becoming available this year. Normally, most retailers would sign a new contract and shoppers would […]
Operations: the key to enhancing business resilience
The pandemic has made cost management and the redefinition of value proposition of CRE attributes a top priority for operations. As the demand for leased space is much lower, CRE companies are facing increasing pressure to control costs. Globally, 40% of respondents expect rent growth to decline in the next 12 months, while 59% expect vacancy […]
Facing the challenges through digital transformation
Oscar García Marín, Commercial Director at Book A Corner, shares his perspective on the industry and the steps retailers are taking to get ahead in this new context we are facing worldwide. He states that, nowadays, the focus is on preserving the cash flow and securing financial visibility and, once these objectives are met, companies […]
Book A Corner & PwC
We are glad to be chosen as one of the 9 scale-ups to help solve important problems for the Real Estate industry. We’ve participated in the Scale PropTech 2021 programme delivered by PwC in collaboration with GrowthBuilders who brings together established Real Estate industry leaders and high-tech scale-up disruptors to work more closely and drive […]