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Tenant Mix
The combination and placement of retail businesses and service uses within a shopping center.
Tenant mix describes which retail businesses and service uses occupy a shopping center and where they are located. It considers business categories, the range of unit sizes, and the relationship between neighboring uses.
A tenant-mix plan concerns the composition and layout of the center, while occupancy measures how much space is occupied. Document the existing mix separately from proposed leasing changes; the plan alone does not establish future sales, traffic, or rental income.
Source: ICSC, European Retail Property School, Tenant Mix, PDF page 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tenant mix the same as occupancy?
No. Tenant mix describes the types and placement of businesses. Occupancy describes the amount of occupied space.
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