Destination R - The new home of SCMC

Destination R - The new home of SCMC

Formerly known as the Shopping Centre Management Conference and SCMC, Destination R is the only event of its kind in the UK dedicated to retail place management. There are plenty of reasons to ...… Read More


Hatch: Boosting future retail ideas

Hatch: Boosting future retail ideas

  We kick off 2019 with a new campaign to find the next generation of retail talent and help breathe new life into malls in the UK and Ireland. Project HATCH is backed by some of the biggest names in retail property, including Landsec, Hammerson, Westfield, M&G Real Estate, Harcourt and Ellandi. Together, with the British Independent Retailers Association (bira), they will run a Dragons’ Den style competition offering free space and expert marketing advice in their retail places to up-and-coming retail businesses. There are no restrictions on what type of businesses can enter. Anyone from online-only outlets looking to experiment with a physical presence to food stalls ...… Read More


Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – Drones!

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – Drones!

The use of drones can be a useful and innovative resource to employ to carry out assignments such as media, property advertising, construction/surveying, mapping and infrastructure inspection ...… Read More


ACE Awards Shortlist

ACE Awards Shortlist

  Our fantastic shortlist aced the first round of mystery shops and now they're looking to impress our expert judges.The 2019 winners will be announced at Destination R, taking place on 3-4 April at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. It’ll be a night to remember as we recognise and celebrate the very best customer service delivery within our community.   View the shortlist here.… Read More


Find out how America is making retail great again!

Find out how America is making retail great again!

We’re flying across the pond, a rather large one at that, and heading stateside to see the retail delights Washington, D.C and New York City have to offer!Our sneakers are packed, city maps ...… Read More


Revo & High Streets 2030 Report Launch

Revo & High Streets 2030 Report Launch

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee published its High Streets 2030 Report last week, where Ed Cooke, Chief Executive, and Mark Williams, Director of Hark Group and former President of Revo, presented oral evidence to the committee last October and both are quoted in the final report, in addition to our advance written submission. Revo, which represents all stakeholders in the £360 billion retail property sector, has welcomed the outcome of  the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee's inquiry which calls for ‘urgent action’ from the Government and greater intervention from local authorities to prevent ...… Read More


Insight '19 Report

Insight '19 Report

It is generally recognised that the retail industry today is facing greater challengesthan ever before, as the sector evolves to the rapidly changing consumer landscape.Technology has changed how ...… Read More


Your 2018 President says farewell.

Your 2018 President says farewell.

It's nearly the end of 2018, eep! Which means it's now time for Mark Williams from the Hark Group to pass his presidency over. Here's a roundup of everything that's been achieved this year, with festive cheer included!   … Read More


Scotland Annual Dinner

Scotland Annual Dinner

Representing the very best of our diverse sector, celebrating successes and recognising the collective opportunities ahead for our evolving community of retail property and placemaking enthusiasts ...… Read More


Counter Terrorism Policing - Incident in Strasbourg.

Counter Terrorism Policing - Incident in Strasbourg.

National Bulletin from Counter Terrorism Policing. Whatever the motivations for last night’s attack in Strasbourg attack prove to be, we should take it as a reminder of the ever-present threats and risks that our communities face.  We have already made a call-to–action through our Winter Awareness Campaign and I urge you to broadcast that as widely as you can. The key points for people to act on are:  Link in to your local forces for advice and guidance on safety and security measures  If you are running festive events, please review your security measures. You should have good, visible, pro-active security around these as well as hostile vehicle ...… Read More


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