Shopping
centers
We help shopping centres turn visits into
experiences that keep people coming back.
We analyse footfall patterns, purchasing decisions
and what makes visitors stay longer.
How we buy
In the age of online shopping, where shopping centre visitors have more and more reasons to stay at home, the centres that succeed are those that understand what people are looking for beyond the screen and are able to deliver it.
A shopping centre is an environment where every aspect of the space influences how long a visitor stays and whether they will return. Whether you manage a shopping centre, are planning a refurbishment, or are repositioning a property in a changing market, you need to know what attracts visitors, what shortens their visit, and what actually translates into tenants’ results.
At Inquiry, we help shopping centre managers and owners make informed decisions by combining visitor experience research, footfall and movement pattern analysis, visitor segmentation, tenant mix research, catchment area analysis, and tracking of the centre’s image and positioning. We utilise the full spectrum of methods: from field research, observation and barrier analysis to modern techniques such as passive mobile data tracking and place ethnography.
Our international perspective enables us to deliver solutions that tangibly improve footfall, the visitor experience and the venue’s commercial performance.
How can we help you?
Qualitative research
UX/CX research
Omnibus survey
Omnibus
Quantitative research
Communication research
CONTACT US
Ask us about our research
Today, a shopping centre is much more than just a place to shop. Visitors come with different expectations than they did a decade ago – and they’ll leave if the space doesn’t keep up with what they’re looking for. Over the years, I have observed that the shopping centres that succeed are not those with the longest list of tenants, but those that understand why people actually come to them.
Let’s get in touch and let’s see how things stand at your end.
Agnieszka Górnicka, CEO of Inquiry Ltd

ABOUT US
Why Inquiry?
In a world where retail spans offline, online and omnichannel channels, we provide insights that enable you to make informed decisions across all channels. We combine research expertise with advanced analytics to turn data into actionable recommendations.
For years, we have been studying shopper behaviour across every shopping environment: in high-street shops, in e-commerce, and at the intersection of channels. We understand how customers’ decisions change depending on the context, device, product display, journey, and shopping situation. This enables us to provide insights that help build experiences consistent with real consumer behaviour — regardless of where the purchase ultimately takes place.
We utilise the full spectrum of analytical methods — from classic regression analyses to pricing models, segmentation, driver analyses and behavioural predictions. However, our strength lies not in the models themselves, but in their interpretation: we translate the results into specific action plans, priorities and recommendations that marketers and managers can implement immediately.
We carry out projects across many markets in Central and Eastern Europe, ensuring consistent methodologies, comparable results and an understanding of local differences. We keep a close eye on how global players are adapting their strategies in digital and brick-and-mortar retail, and we translate this knowledge into practical recommendations for our clients. As a result, we provide insights that work not only here and now, but also in the next markets you plan to enter.

OUR PROJECTS
THE CHALLENGE: How can we assess whether consumers still remember and value a brand that disappeared from the market decades ago — and identify the best strategy for its successful relaunch across former Yugoslav markets?
INDUSTRY: Consumer Goods
INQUIRY’s ROLE: Design and execution of a multi-country qualitative and quantitative research programme. Measurement of brand awareness and brand equity. Emotional insight analysis, consumer segmentation, cross-market benchmarking, and strategic recommendations for brand positioning and relaunch.
Discover more projects
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RetailUnderstanding Furniture Choice Drivers in the Home Retail Journey
Industry:
Food RetailThe challenge:
Shaking off the image of an ‘expensive shop’ without lowering actual prices.Read
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Food & SnacksHow savoury snack flavours become iconic
Industry:
RetailThe challenge:
Conducting a quantitative survey in more than a dozen countries simultaneously, from Brazil to China and from the USA to AustraliaRead
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Watches & AccessoriesReviving a Swiss Watch Icon Across Former Yugoslav Markets
Industry:
Food RetailThe challenge:
Shaking off the image of an ‘expensive shop’ without lowering actual prices.Read
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