The document provides an overview of the research department at ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It describes the internal structure of the research department and the various research groups. It then summarizes the many research products and services ICSC provides to its members, including an e-library, e-data, publications, programs, directories and books. It concludes by outlining some new research initiatives planned for 2009.
The document provides an overview of the research department at ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It describes the internal structure of the research department and the various research groups. It then summarizes the many research products and services ICSC provides to its members, including an e-library, e-data, publications, programs, directories and books. It concludes by outlining some new research initiatives planned for 2009.
The document provides an overview of the research department at ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It describes the internal structure of the research department and the various research groups. It then summarizes the many research products and services ICSC provides to its members, including an e-library, e-data, publications, programs, directories and books. It concludes by outlining some new research initiatives planned for 2009.
The document provides an overview of the research department at ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It describes the internal structure of the research department and the various research groups. It then summarizes the many research products and services ICSC provides to its members, including an e-library, e-data, publications, programs, directories and books. It concludes by outlining some new research initiatives planned for 2009.
Services and Initiatives Services and Initiatives Getting to Know Getting to Know An Introduction to ICSC ICSC
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s Membership Research Services April 2009 Understanding the Internal Structure Understanding the Internal Structure of the Research Department of the Research Department Vice President, Director of Research and Chief Economist (Michael Niemira) Manager of Global Research Information (Susan Pistilli) Manager of Global Research (J ean Lambert) Manager of Research Programs and Projects (Angela J ameson) Senior Research and Information Coordinator [Research Mentor Program Coordinator] (Erin Caffrey) Global Research Information Specialist (Michael Tubridy) Research Analyst (J ohn Connolly) Research Associate (Brandon Rogoff) Research Assistant/ Project Leader (Monika Sinkiewicz) ICSC Research Group Structure ICSC Research Group Structure ICSC Research Department Indian Research Group European Research Group Latin American Research Group Asia-Pacific Research Group North American Research Task Force Canadian Research Group About 150 Researchers Participate in These Groups North American Research North American Research Task Force Task Force ICSCs oldest research advisory group, founded in the late 1980s. The eyes and earsof the research community in the United States and Canada. Specialized committee for Canadian research. Oversees and shapes annual research conference for North America. Advises on a range of research issues and guides best practices. European Research European Research Group Group ERG was founded in 1998. Identifies and participates in pan-European research projects. Promotes and guides research best practices. Responsible for content of European Research Seminar. Members contribute articles to Research Review. Forum for networking and sharing information. Latin America and Asia Latin America and Asia - - Pacific Research Groups Pacific Research Groups Latin America Research Group (LARG) founded in 2005first Latin America Research Seminar launched in Mexico City in 2008. Members contributed articles for Research Review on regional industry activity. ------ Asia-Pacific Research Council (APRC) helping to shape ICSC regional research role. Involves the participation of several national councils and ICSC members active in the area. What are ICSC What are ICSC Research Research Products Products and Services for Members? and Services for Members? e-Library e-Data Videos and Teleconferences PhotoCenter Research Review and other publications Research Scholar Program Research Mentor Program Global Shopping Center Directory Global Research Links ICSC Books e e - - Library Library Worlds largest electronic library for retail real estate research with 22 languages for searching and 9 languages for translation. Includes ICSC publications plus nearly 3,000 magazines and journals. With database titles from Europe, Africa and around the world. More than 1,400 country economic reports. Environmental references384,000 records. ICSC Topics of Interest to help guide use. e e - - Data Data The Power of Statistical Data at your fingertips The Power of Statistical Data at your fingertips A unique data delivery system that can be accessed through the ICSC research web pages. ICSC members can download proprietary statistics compiled by ICSC, along with the full historical dataset. Additional time series are included in the database from government statistical agencies and other organizations. Users can obtain data through (1) regular drop-down menu searches, (2) popular or pre-setsearches and (3) advanced searches with the mnemonic or code specific to each time series provided online as well. Data are notably presented by area (country, region, state or provinces), segment (retail category or components of a broader statistic), adjustment (not seasonally adjusted, seasonally adjusted or seasonally adjusted at annualized rates) and metric (unit of measure for time series). ICSC will offer pre-settables in the Spring 2009. ICSC Videos and ICSC Videos and Teleconferences Teleconferences ICSC Research organizes teleconferences (ReTel) and videos (Research on Demand) by experts on subjects of interest to researchers and the industry. Planning legislation/regulation is a future topic for a teleconference. Research advisers and ICSC Members generally are asked to suggest topics for teleconferences and Research-on-Demand videos. PhotoCenter PhotoCenter Photos are available for use by members in presentations See photos showcasing center features such as design elements, landscaping and water features Images taken at ICSC events are also available for viewing Photos are easy to download Members can add photos of their centers for use by other members submission is easy Research Review Research Review ICSCs flagship research publication. Research committee members are committed to helping to add content and perspective. Selected recent articles: The 2007-08 Financial Crisis Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Beyond Who is the Lifestyle Center Shopper? The Performance of U.S. Shopping Centers The Return to Traditional Shopping in Canadian Malls Using Strategic Market Planning to Enhance Returns Taking Flight: Airport Shopping and Dining Pathways to Corporate Sustainability Variety is the Spice of Life in a Research Career Other Electronic Research Publications Other Electronic Research Publications Analysis: Retail Real Estate Business Conditions (weekly) Benchmarking: Canadian Mall Report (monthly) Chain Store Sales Trends (monthly) U.S. Mall Report (monthly) U.S. Shopping Center Executive Survey (monthly) Weekly Retail Sales Tracking (weekly) Weekly U.S. Leading Indicator (weekly) And ICSC Researcher, the departments monthly newsletter Research Scholar Program Research Scholar Program Research Scholars are experts in specialized areas Appointment is part-time, non-resident and for 2-3 years Scholars provide research, policy and technical recommendations and analysis ICSC currently has two Research Scholars: Jerry Yudelson, Research Scholar for Retail Real Estate Sustainability David Wallace, Research Scholar for Economic Development Possible fields of expertise for future Scholars include: Consumer credit and debit card trends Demographic shifts Global Shopping Global Shopping Center Directory Center Directory At the request of ICSC International Advisory Board (Trustees), ICSC began to compile a global shopping center directory. Currently, directory includes about 11,500 centers in 86 countries of which about 35% are North American centers and 30% are European centers. Ongoing development underway to expand database and make it more useable for roll ups. Global Research Global Research Links Links This online resource is a summary of industry-relevant web-based sources of information, including international and regional organizations and institutions, government and central banks, trade and business associations, universities, research institutes, trade and business journals and more. ICSC Research Books ICSC Research Books Dollars & Cents of Shopping Centers/The SCORE 2008 (2008) Bi-annual benchmarking for the U.S. and Canadian shopping center industry. The Importance of Shopping Centres to the European Economy (2008) Impact study undertaken in conjunction with the European Shopping Centre Trust to demonstrate the size and significance of the industry. Sustainable Retail Development: New Success Strategies by Jerry Yudelson (Summer 2009). Guide to best practices for constructing and operating sustainable shopping centers and retail stores, including a ten- point program that any company can follow. On the Drawing Board for 2009 On the Drawing Board for 2009 Chart Book Chart Book Product will provide ICSC members with a set of tables and charts updated on an ongoing basis for analytical and presentation purposes. Data will stem from ISCC proprietary database but also from other sources such as government statistical agencies. Country Fact Sheets Country Fact Sheets Product will provide an overview of basic statistics by country. Global Shopping Center Definition Standard Global Shopping Center Definition Standard Goal is to develop a global shopping center framework or a conceptual structure for world shopping center segmentation. European Energy Use Survey European Energy Use Survey Survey will investigate energy use in shopping centres throughout Europe. CenterView CenterView Survey on Shopping Survey on Shopping- -Center Grading Practices Center Grading Practices Survey will assess the value of a widely used benchmarking tool globally. For More Information See ICSC Research Online at www.icsc.org/research