Last weekend, after the terrorist attack in Moscow at Crocus City Hall, attendance at shopping centers in the capital decreased by 30-35%; in Russia as a whole it fell by 15-20%, Kommersant reports, citing Focus data. Technologies.
Thus, on Saturday, March 23, traffic in the capital’s shopping centers decreased by 33% week-on-week and by 34% year-on-year. “Many Russians postponed their visit to shopping centers not only for safety reasons, but also as a sign of sympathy for the families of the dead and injured,” notes Mikhail Vasiliev, head of research and consulting at Focus Technologies.
Among other things, entertainment areas, cinemas and fitness centers were closed this weekend in shopping malls. Analysts expect that “barring any new major shocks,” mall traffic will recover within a month.
One factor in the recovery could be improved security. Measures to strengthen the security of facilities are now being taken throughout Moscow. According to experts, security costs in shopping centers will increase by 20-30%.
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