Simon Property Group reported retailer sales per square foot rose 13.9% to $838 in Q2 as events like National Outlet Shopping Day and soccer activations drew traffic. AlphaScore 63.
Simon Property Group reported second-quarter results Monday that showed steady occupancy and a jump in retailer sales, helped by special events at its properties. CEO Eli Simon said shopper traffic accelerated during the three months ended June 30, and retailer sales volumes grew “solidly year over year, further evidence that our portfolio is well positioned.”
The company’s U.S. malls and premium outlets held occupancy at 96% from a year earlier, according to a release. Base minimum rent per square foot rose 6.3% to $62.42, and reported retailer sales per square foot for the trailing 12 months climbed 13.9% to $838. Those properties generated 76.9% of Simon’s net operating income in the quarter.
Simon highlighted the fifth annual National Outlet Shopping Day, held June 11-14 at 90 premium outlets. The event saw a 25% increase in retailer participation compared with the prior year, along with growth in shopper traffic and sales. The company also offered soccer-themed experiences at select locations this summer, including block parties, watch parties and exclusive Adidas product releases. Simon said the response to these events “underscores Simon’s offering, the ability to turn major moments into large-scale real-world experiences.”
Simon Property Group owns shopping, dining and entertainment destinations across North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s AlphaScore stands at 63 out of 100, with a Moderate label, reflecting its position in the real estate sector. More details are available on the SPG stock page.
For the quarter, U.S. malls and premium outlets accounted for $1.2 billion of the company’s total net operating income of $1.56 billion, the supplemental presentation showed. The company did not provide formal guidance for the rest of the year.
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