«The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has reported an increase of almost 40 per cent in membership numbers over the last year, making it the fastest growing region of ICSC between 2007 and 2008. ICSC is the leading global trade association of the shopping centre industry. Membership of ICSC across Europe now stands at 2,300, a record number according to Ermine Amies,managing director of ICSC in Europe. European membership has also widened to include retail real estate professionals in 34 countries and 13 industry sectors. Half the members are shopping centre owners, developers and investors. The number of retailers becoming members of ICSC has also risen sharply and now stands at its highest ever in Europe». (CS dell' Associazione)
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