Shopping malls have been the catalyst of modern retail growth. Besides, overall economic and social development, creating spaces for quality shopping and leisure environment is the key to increase consumption. Hence, it is imperative for mall developers and retailers to work together to create spaces that entice customers to spend and make the best of the investment made to make them happy. India Shopping Centre Forum (ISCF) 2013, held at The Renaissance hotel in Mumbai on 8th and 9th of May, gave retailers and developers an opportunity to directly interact and share their expectations with each other. Conferences at the event covered a wide range of topics guaranteed to address the key issues faced by the industry along with a futuristic approach. It also offered time-tested solutions for a wholesome growth of the industry. Read the cover story to learn more. The entrepreneur section covers the success story of Amit Barmecha of ClubLaptop and Re-feel and retail excellence section highlights Kolkata-based retailer Turtle which is targeting to growth over 30 percent in FY 2013. The issue also presents an interaction with Mark Ashman of HyperCity which is pushing profitability through small-format stores; and with G Amar Subash of Tyco India to discuss the company’s experience with Indian retailers. Post FDI relaxation, retailers should figure out opportunities in smaller markets before these too are opened to foreign retailers, suggests Harminder Sahni.