What is an Open mall/Power center concept Shopping centre?

An open mall/Power center is where the Retail stores are arranged in a row, with a side walk in front. Open malls/Power centers are typically developed as a unit and have large surface parking in front. They are located on major traffic arterials and tend to be totally self – contained for convenient and efficient shopping anchored with several large format stores.

What is the difference between an "open mall" and a "conventional mall"?

The key difference between the Conventional shopping malls and Open shopping malls is that of focus. Unlike conventional malls which tend to offer entertainment value to the Customers, the open malls are completely focused on "selling" through a Retailing format that offers an unmatched visibility and value to the brands on offer.

Design wise an open mall is an attached row of stores or service outlets managed as a coherent Retail entity, with surface parking usually located in front of the stores. An open mall may be configured in a straight line, or have an "L" or "U" shape. Conventional Malls typically are multistoried and are enclosed, with a climate-controlled walkway between two facing strips of stores.

What are the advantages of "Open Malls" over "Conventional Malls"?

1. Open free surface parking in front of stores.
2. Maximum of two levels Retail space (Ground + One).
3. Convenient and efficient Shopping format.
4. Large Retail stores with wide selection and value offerings.
5. High visibility, exposure and accessibility.
6. Good mix of stores to cover all daily needs.

Are there any open malls in India?

Yes, "Big India Malls" is currently the only of its kind Retail development corporate in India rolling out the open mall concept based shopping centers. "Big India Malls" plans to roll out about 60 centers in the next 10 years.

Where are open malls in other parts of the world?

USA, Canada, Israel, UK, Japan etc.