The retail sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Consumer interaction with commercial spaces continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and challenges for real estate development in Mexico.
On August 28, our partners Alfonso Roqueñí Straffon and Alejandro Cravioto Pérez Salazar participated in the INMOBILIARE Retail Summit 2025, in Mexico City. This forum has become a key space for analyzing how shopping centers are adapting within an environment defined by innovation, changing consumer expectations, and constant reinvention.
Trends Shaping the Future of Shopping Centers
During the summit, several insights were shared that illustrate the shift in retail paradigms
• Omnichannel is here to stay. Shopping centers will not disappear—on the contrary, they will be strengthened through curated digital and in-person experiences.
• Experience as a core driver. Beyond serving as points of sale, shopping centers are consolidating as community, entertainment, and convenience ecosystems.
• Adaptive spaces and hybrid formats. Ghost kitchens, blended concepts, and flexible layouts continue to redefine retail space utilization.
• Growth in mixed-use development. Current trends favor integrating retail, hospitality, healthcare, and residential components. Rising land prices are making stand-alone large scale retail projectsless feasible.
• More frequent, shorter visits. New consumer profiles prioritize efficiency, proximity, and service convenience.
• Architecture and design as differentiators. Attractive, well-designed spaces play an essential role in drawing visitors and enhancing the user experience.
• Wellness as an anchor. Wellness and healthy lifestyle concepts are becoming central elements of modern retail value propositions.
A Constantly Evolving Sector
In today’s landscape, shopping centers are no longer merely consumption: spaces—they have transformed into platforms where experience, innovation, community, and service converge. For developers and investors, this evolution requires adopting flexible, sustainable, fmodels that align with emerging consumer needs and broader urban trends.
Roqueñí Abogados is proud to have contributed to this dialogue on the future of retail in Mexico. We remain committed to supporting clients and industry partners in developing stronger, more innovative real estate projects with a long-term vision.