HARRY KANE, RETAIL INNOVATOR?
Fascinating piece on the evolution of the shopping mall from Bloomberg Quicktake.
Walk round any regional mega mall, and you'll see a vast number of empty stores and vacant anchor units. It's easy to have a pessimistic view on the fortunes of the traditional mall, but these physical challenges also create opportunity to evolve, change purpose and function.
As consumer retail 'narrows' in bricks & mortar, the opportunity for social entertainment spaces grows.
Also, who knew that Harry Kane invests in high-growth experiential entertainment spaces, that can help support and define the future fortunes of physical retailing? My opinion of him (which was already high) has grown - clearly a well informed business man.