Impact of COVID-19 In The Shopping Centre and Retail Industry

<p>Special Episode recorded live during the webinar series hosted by the MECS+R.</p> <p>Discussion Points<br /> ► E-learning launch for the MECS+R augmenting GVS by end of April/May.<br /> ► The MECS+R Directory 2020 launch digitally at the end of April.<br /> ► The Retail People Magazine digital launch for May edition at the end of April.<br /> ► The Voice on Demand Retail Podcast and Video On Demand Retail Channel to feature more episodes related to the shopping centre and retail industry.<br /> ► Insights on how landlords should support the retailers and how the retailers can survive during store shutdown.<br /> ► Does a retailer have the legal grounds to break out from the lease or renegotiate the terms using the force majeur clause?<br /> ► Tenant / Landlord relationship during the current situation and how landlords might address the retailers.<br /> ► Insights on how online retail is affected.<br /> ► Insights on the effects of COVID-19 and rebound in China retail.<br /> ► Request for rebound plan from the government and government assistance.<br /> ► Comments on the changes in the habits of consumers resulting to changes in retailer mix.<br /> ► Comments on malls going virtually online.<br /> ► Comments on rental rebates, commission or percentage rent.</p>