5 Retail Centers to Follow on Instagram

Mar 1, 2020 | Brick & Mortar Retail, Carrie Bob & Co Blog, Digital Retail, Leasing Through Social Media, Social Media

by Carrie Bobb

We are always looking for leasing inspiration through social media. We look for things like merchandising, pop ups, content to events. Here are some of our favorite retail center accounts to follow on Instagram:

1. BRICKELL CITY CENTRE

The aesthetics of the entire feed are exceptional. The photography is custom and it shows. The images and video are cohesive and the palette runs together. Their highlights are done super well and they are current (shocking how many are old. Like really old). The events highlight gives so many different kinds of customers opportunity to visit the project. Overall great content done in a beautiful way.

The incorporation of influencer posts is subtle and tastefully done. They have a #petsofBCC hashtag that is used often. Top three images are from BCC Instagram. Bottom image adweek.com.

2. THE YARDS

The site was once the annex of the Washington Navy Yard. It sits along the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. The retail merchandising is eclectic and organically local. It translates throughout the feed. The urban vibe is felt in each post. The messaging is sophisticated and educated, while not taking themselves too seriously. The “Go Nats” highlight is a favorite. #TheYardsDC

The Yards feed features a staycation give away (783 likes), great restaurant scene and they turned the Yards into a apres-ski themed winter wonderland in January. Images are from The Yards Instagram. Bottom image from theyardsdc.com.

3. LIDO MARINA VILLAGE

The consistency of the Lido brand and DNA is a driver throughout their feed. Without even reading the captions, the images make you want to be there immediately. It is a really good balance of lifestyle, playfulness, property features and retail brands. They do a great job of being relatable without losing their cool factor. #lidomarinavillage

LMV hosts several great events throughout each month, including live music and yoga. There are great restaurants and plenty of Instagrammable moments. Images from Lido Marina Village Instagram.

4. DOMAIN NORTHSIDE

The color palette subtly changes throughout the feed while
staying fluid and on brand. It comes across as strategic, thoughtful, playful
and high quality. The feed ties in reposts and highlights of cats and dogs with
products from Domain Northside.

The color palette subtly changes throughout the feed without losing the integrity of the posts.

5. THE BEACON

This redevelopment is one to watch because of how it
is using social media. The project is leveraging various platforms throughout
the construction and lease up phases to extend their reach to the community and
prospective retailers.

The project is beginning to be discovered by the community now that Lofty Coffee is open. Equinox provides daily traffic and the account is featuring the inspirational people of The Beacon. Images are from Beacon La Costa Instagram.

Carrie is the founder and CEO of Carrie Bobb & Co. She is a student of social media and a consumer behavior analytics nerd.

She has closed over $2 billion in total consideration throughout her career. Carrie has completed transactions with brands such as Sephora, SoulCycle, Drybar, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Restoration Hardware and many others. She has implemented leasing strategies through social media and online influencer programming on several projects. She was named one of San Diego’s Power Women in Real Estate and received her MBA from the University of San Diego. Carrie lives in San Diego with her husband, Matt, their three inquisitively adventurous kids and one joyful golden doodle.