ARKER strengthens its commitment to the future of retail at the 22nd Spanish Shopping Centres and Retail Parks Congress
The company took part as a lead sponsor in an edition focused on the transformation of retail and the debate around new management models for commercial assets.
ARKER took part as a lead sponsor in the 22nd Spanish Shopping Centres and Retail Parks Congress, organised by the Spanish Association of Shopping Centres and Retail Parks (AECC) and held from 30 September to 2 October at the Palau de Congressos in Palma de Mallorca.
Under the theme “Retail in Motion”, the event brought together professionals, companies and institutions from across the retail sector to analyse the main challenges and trends currently transforming the industry.
The Congress focused on the ability of shopping centres and retail parks to evolve in step with social, economic and technological change. Innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, omnichannel strategies, changing consumer behaviour and the creation of distinctive experiences were among the key topics discussed throughout the event.
For ARKER, this year’s edition also held special significance: it was the company’s first AECC Congress under its new brand, marking a new chapter in which ARKER aims to contribute its own perspective on the strategic management of commercial assets.
Retail in constant evolution
The different sessions and discussions held throughout the Congress highlighted a reality that defines the sector today: physical retail continues to evolve in response to new habits, expectations and ways of engaging with commercial spaces.
From ARKER’s perspective, this evolution also reinforces the need to move towards management models capable of combining technology, knowledge and experience with a deep understanding of each asset and its surrounding environment.
This vision is closely aligned with the theme chosen for this year’s event, “Retail in Motion”, which highlights how shopping centres and retail parks are moving away from a static concept to become dynamic ecosystems that continuously adapt to changes in society and consumer behaviour.
A meeting point for the entire industry
Beyond the professional sessions, the Congress once again provided a valuable meeting point for the industry’s key stakeholders. The event brought together developers, asset managers, retailers, investors, consultants, suppliers and public institutions, combining conferences, networking opportunities and the trade exhibition.
The ARKER team played an active role throughout the three-day event from its stand, reconnecting with industry professionals, sharing experiences and discussing the challenges facing commercial asset management today.
The company would like to thank the AECC for organising the event, congratulate the winners of the AECC Awards and, in particular, thank all the professionals who visited the ARKER stand and took part in the various activities held throughout the Congress.
ARKER’s participation in this 22nd edition represents another step forward in its commitment to the evolution of the sector and to an approach to management that places asset knowledge, technology and, above all, people at its core.
We keep moving. We keep driving the future of retail.
Human view, smart management.