Malls of 2047 will compete on experiences and engagement, not shopping alone

At the panel discussion “Last But Not The Least: Will Malls Continue with its Sheen in 2047?” at the 4th ETRetail ShopFWD Summit 2026, leaders from Sylcon Group, Infiniti Malls, HiLITE Malls, Nexus Select Malls, Inorbit Malls and Mantri Developers said shopping centres will remain relevant by evolving into experience-led, mixed-use and community-focused ecosystems where engagement, local relevance and reasons to visit matter more than transactions alone.