wpg’s Inclusion and Engagement Committee recently held their first internal LinkedIn Learning Roundtable Discussion of 2025. Colleagues completed the course, Speaking up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups, then discussed the topic as a group. The course taught colleagues how to: The group discussion covered questions like: The discussion, which was held as part of
From candy and gifts to new outfits and decorations, consumers spend billions of dollars each year on Easter celebrations. wpg’s property teams are creating opportunities for families to create Easter memories this year, while supporting retailers. Easter Bunny visits The Easter Bunny is coming to town as early as March 14 at some of
Through Growth Gateway, a company-wide program, each colleague has the opportunity to design a personalized development plan based on their unique goals. Colleagues have identified hundreds of goals they want to achieve and skills they want to learn. One common skill many have chosen to develop is Power BI. Danny Luczak, Vice President, Applications, and
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. You can read the full report here. wpg property teams are supporting and promoting retailers during this shopping
Every January, we celebrate and honor the work, life, and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This national holiday reminds us to volunteer and give back to our communities and causes that matter to each of us. This year, wpg sponsored Seeds of Caring’s MLK Day of Youth Service celebration in
In the fourth quarter of 2024, wpg signed 96 new long- and short-term deals. Our team takes care to ensure we pair the right retailers with the right properties, then continues to work closely with them as they customize their space and establish their business. Here are a few highlights from the past quarter:
During the busy holiday season, wpg Cares partnered with Seeds of Caring to provide at-home service projects that colleagues in Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana could complete with their families or department. Interested colleagues picked up healthy breakfast kit instructions and brought the finished projects back to the office to be distributed to Star House,
Despite a shorter number of days than usual between Thanksgiving and Christmas, shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday spending is expected to reach between $979.5 and $989 billion, up 2.5% – 3.5% from 2023. Here are a few key takeaways from the NRF report: Holiday
The Halloween season is wrapping up for 2024. This year, the National Retail Federation expected Halloween spending to reach $11.6 billion, just below last year’s record-setting $12.2 billion. Here are a few key takeaways from the NRF report: Fall events at wpg properties As the spending predictions suggest, Halloween has become a key shopping season.
In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, wpg’s colleagues gave back in a variety of ways to support community-based domestic violence prevention and victim service organizations. Colleagues at the corporate office in Columbus, Ohio, partnered with Seeds of Caring to assemble 100 care kits for LSS Choices, the only domestic violence shelter in