KSHITIJ INVESTMENT ADVISORY CO. LTD (KIAC)

Kshitij Investment Advisory Co. Ltd. (Kshitij) advises on investment and development of retail real estate in the Tier I, II and III cities. Promoted by Future Capital Holdings Ltd, Kshitij is currently developing 21 million square feet of malls as well as ‘Market Cities’.

Kshitij pioneered the concept of Market Cities in India. These mixed-use retail led destinations include shopping, leisure, food courts, theatres, hotels, spas/gyms and office complexes. Opening across major cities, these are master-planned by leading international architecture and design firms.

All operations from leasing and tenant relations to marketing and customer services are managed by the Kshitij Mall Management. This venture ensures implementation of international best practices and standards across all Kshitij Retail Destinations.

IVANHOE CAMBRIDGE
Ivanhoe Cambridge is a pre-eminent Canadian-based global property owner, manager, developer and investor, focusing on high-quality shopping centres located in urban areas. Beyond its strong Canada-wide presence, the Company is also active in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Europe, where it owns a number of properties either by itself or through joint ventures with prominent real estate partners. Abroad, Ivanhoe Cambridge also holds interests in several shopping centre development and management companies and maintains offices in Europe and Asia.

Its real estate portfolio consists of more than 44 million square feet (4 million square metres) of retail space and includes some 70 regional and super-regional shopping centres. As at December 31, 2007, the market value of Ivanhoe Cambridge’s assets reached CAD $13.4 billion.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Ivanhoe Cambridge is a principal real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, one of the largest institutional fund managers in Canada. Amongst its shareholders, the Company also counts four prominent Canadian pension funds.

VISION GROUP
Vision Group with an experience of 10 years is an ISO 9001:2000 certified organization, provides comprehensive security solutions in terms of Man Guarding, Security Technology, Event Security, Security Training, Audit & Consultancy, Security Publication and Women Safety & Security.

Vision has got valuable experience and successful track record in providing end to end comprehensive security solutions for vast array of applications including Government, industrial, corporate, hospitality, infrastructure and retail

Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) was formed with the objective to play an anchor’s role in the evolution of the Indian shopping centre industry and to consolidate the entity of the individual shopping centre, helping it merge into the larger society as an institution of importance, through

• Developing the distinct function of the shopping centre towards marketing of consumer goods and services;

• Building up – and inspiring – a body of focused research into the architecture, aesthetic and design aspects of shopping centres

• Encouraging the development and spread of sophisticated management paradigms and maintenance methods;

• Being a knowledge resource centre that collects, analyses and disseminates information on techniques of profitable operation

• Delving into macro economic, legislative and marketing factors with bearing on the shopping centre industry

• Guiding members to come on their own as credible, responsible and forward-thinking stewards in the arena of shopping centre development and management

• Developing a mutually profitable partnership with the retail industry

MIDDLE EAST COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTRES

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres is the regional trade body representing the Shopping Centre Industry in the Middle East. 
Established in 1994, MECSC has grown over the years and has a strong and closely connected member base of over 750 industry professionals from all over the Middle East representing shopping mall owners, developers, marketing managers, leasing managers and specialists, retailers, consultants, property managers, financiers, accountants, government officials and industry suppliers.
Affiliated to the New York based International Council of Shopping Centers, MECSC provides its members with unparalleled local and international business contacts and support through its network of international affiliates.
The Council offers industry professionals business and networking opportunities through its industry focused trade exhibition and conference as well as specialized training programs to enhance learning opportunities and foster the growth of the industry.

Images Retail is one of the fastest growing monthlypublications from the IMAGES group. In a very short span of  time, IMAGES Retail has emerged as a critical via media, with over half-a-million dedicated readers, equipping the trade with the knowledge that drives retail businesses across the globe. IMAGES Retail encompasses the entire gamut of retail and franchising operations.

INDIARETAILING.COM

www.indiaretailing.com is an Online Retail Media portal which targets the Retail Community and is a platform to connect all verticals of Retail. The focus is on Daily Retail News, Editorial Analysis, Interactive Features and Database of Retailers, Realtors, Developers, Investors, Support Systems, Retail Solutions and everything else connected to the Retail World