Stores are extending hours and cities are spending on light shows as China tries to encourage consumers to spend more money at night.
The moves also come as the rate of growth for the world's second-largest economy is slowing. More data released this week added to concerns of a gloomy economic outlook. In particular,Shopping malls add interactive events
"The trend for new malls is to have area with access to outdoor space on the ground floors," Ellen Wei, head of retail for JLL China, said in an email. She said malls are also adding live bands, beer-brewing restaurants,, theaters and e-sports halls. The peak hours of engagement/consumption for many of these activities are in the evenings or late at night, Wei said.
"increase the consumption options for the city's consumers, push forward the rapid development of the city's night-time economy" and "respond to the government by sparking action in Beijing," according to a CNBC translation of aThe mall already has a nearly 20,000 square-meter underground food and beverage area that's built to look like the narrow, stone-paved streets of an old town.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
New 'blackest black' material absorbs 99.995 percent of lightResearchers at MIT have created what’s being called the blackest black ever — a new material that absorbs at least 99.995% of light that shines on it.
Consulte Mais informação »
20 Celebrities Who Prove Light Brown Is the Most Versatile Hair ColorBrunettes have more fun.
Consulte Mais informação »
Check Out This Eater Of Light, The Blackest Material Ever CreatedThe night is dark and full of terrors—and now, thanks to 2 engineers at MIT and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, it’s about to get even darker
Consulte Mais informação »
Sri Lanka presidential front-runner would restore relations with China: adviserSri Lanka's leading presidential candidate, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, would "...
Consulte Mais informação »
Asia Pacific stocks set to trade mixed amid US-China trade jittersStocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade mixed at the open on Friday following a series of developments overnight on the U.S.-China trade front that dampened hopes of a deal being struck soon.
Consulte Mais informação »
Explainer: U.S.-China trade talks - where they are and what's at stakeSenior U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Washington on Thursday and Frid...
Consulte Mais informação »