Specialty Leasing

MRUs (Merchandising Retail Units)

These units are supplied by our shopping centres to assist you with minimal set-up costs but offer maximum retailing opportunities.  The MRUs are designed with your products in mind; we created them to be versatile for apparel, gifts and novelty products.  We take pride in saying that there isn't a product yet that we can't merchandise.  Call us with your challenge - we are ready to take it on!

Ivanhoe Cambridge knows what it takes to be a successful Specialty Leasing retailer.  Our Specialty Leasing Team spends over 50,000 hours every year learning what make retailers successful in today’s’ competitive marketplace.  Not what worked five years ago.  Or last year.  Which means your Specialty Retail business with Ivanhoe Cambridge is built upon a foundation of current, effective marketing and sales techniques – priming you for success whether you’re a national, regional, independent or a first-time retailer.

As an Ivanhoé Cambridge Specialty retailer, you’ll receive the support any head office can offer – without the cost.   With daily on-site Specialty Retail Managers at most of our properties, you can get your questions and concerns addressed in quick order.   Be sure to ask us about market research information, marketing plans and customer service assistance programs.

Kiosks

Ivanhoé Cambridge offers you the opportunity to sell your products from your own kiosk in our common areas, food courts and even parking lots!  Our shopping centres offer a diverse and successful mix of customers and great demographics to suit your products.

Your continued success is our focus.  As an Ivanhoé Cambridge retailer, you can take advantage of our specialty Retailer “Trade Secrets” Program which we offer throughout the year – free of charge to you.  Over 90% of our retailers attend the sessions to hear paid experts discuss the latest trends in merchandising and customer service along with tips on inventory management and loss prevention.  Like others, you may decide to see this as an educational stepping stone on the road to opening a permanent retail operation.

We can set you up with a one-week lease for a seasonal selling opportunity or build you a longer term arrangement if you’re looking to do some inexpensive testing.  Whatever your requirements, our leasing program allows you to structure a package you’re comfortable with that fits the unique characteristics of your business.

TILs (Temporary In-Line)

Are MRUs and Kiosks too small for your concept?  Do you have a perfect idea for the spring and summer season, or a gift product just right for the Christmas season?  Then you are ready to take the next steps!  Some of our centres have temporary in-line stores available for short-term seasonal leasing.

Whether you decide on a kiosk, a Merchandising Retail Unit (MRU) or an in-line store, you’ll hit the floor looking like a winner.  Every year, the North American Specialty Retail industry hosts “Visual Victories” – an award show celebrating excellence in merchandising.  Ivanhoé Cambridge Specialty Leasing clients have taken home the gold in Best Kiosk Design.  And the silver.  And the bronze.  A complete sweep against the best North America has to offer!

Be sure to ask for a copy of our “Secrets to Building your Image” publication.  This resource book will assist you in creating an outstanding visual merchandising and customer service program for your store, MRU or Kiosk.  We believe in the importance of working together to create the best for both the retailer and the shopping centre.