The F&B landscape in India is going through a change

brought about by structural shifts in the eating out

equation due to increasing urbanization, mounting

disposable incomes, intensifying trend of socializing,

nuclear families and rising consumerism. As a result,

food courts in shopping malls are becoming the new

gastronomic destination for shopaholics and foodies

alike.

The signi􀍤 cance of dining-out is immense, and mall

developers in India are taking all possible measures to

embrace innovative ways of tempting the consumer

into food courts. They are continuously increasing the

space allocation for F&B in malls with new spaces being

leased to QSRs and kiosks on every floor. Food festivals

are organised and pop up units are also being set up for

vibrancy. A food court is a win-win experience for all – the

mall, the food court operator, restaurant owners and most

of all, customers.

In the October- November issue of Shopping Centre

News, we take a look at the new emerging trends in

the F&B culture in the shopping malls and also factors

leading food courts and other dining outlets turning out to

be the most preferred hangout spots.

The issue also takes a detailed look at some of the

most popular mall transformations this season. With

the advent of theme and eco-malls, the design element

of a mall is today a key factor in pulling in patrons.

Consequently, mall developers are spending a lot to give

their shopping centres an eye-catching look. The issue,

while giving an in-depth analysis into why mall design is

essential to its success, brings you the stories of malls

which have transformed into magni􀍤 cent versions of their

former selves this past year.

Also, in our ‘In Conversation’ section, we bring you

exclusive interaction with Anuj Puri, Chairman –

ANAROCK Property Consultants, who talks about the

change in retail and real estate as both physical and

online spaces have merged and continue to remain

together for the success of the industry.

As always, we hope you 􀍤 nd the issue informed and

bene􀍤 cial. Do log on to our website www.indiaretailing.

com to read more informative articles and analyses on

the stage of the global retail and shopping centre industry

with an emphasis on India.