RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level

Published – May 2025

From smarter foot-traffic insights to real-time building optimization and lease management, a new generation of technologies is reshaping what’s possible for mall operators.

Curious about the future of malls and where AI fits in? Read this RetailTech report to explore how landlords can transform shopping centers into data-powered environments that are more efficient, intelligent and profitable.

Introduction

Three Technologies to Take Malls to the Next Level: Coresight Research Analysis

1. Traffic Data Empowers Landlords in Leasing Discussions
2. IoT and AI Can Help Mall Operators Save Money—Today
3. GenAI Can Make Mall Operators Smarter and More Data-Savvy

What We Think

• Implications for Brands/Retailers
• Implications for Real Estate Firms
• Implications for Technology Vendors

Notes

8-page PDF report

FastSensor, Microsoft, Placer.ai, Sensormatic Solutions

• Location of Traffic Counters in a Mall (Schematic)
• Analysis and Generation Capabilities of GenAI