Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 39,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 75 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 20 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world.

Shopping centers have become an integral part of the economic and social fabric of their communities. In 1999, more than 191 million adults shopped at various U.S. shopping centers each month, accounting for more than 1.16 trillion in retail sales. In 1999, shopping centers employed more than 10.5 million people and generated 47.5 billion in state sales taxes.

ICSC sponsors approximately 300 meetings a year and provides a wide array of services and products, including publications and research data, for shopping center professionals. For more information, click on the links below.

What Is ICSC
The history of the company since it's founding in 1957 including a brief presentation on companies web site.

ICSC Services
ICSC provides a wealth of services to its members that help them compete in today market. Whether through meetings, research, or education, ICSC provides members the tools to do the job. How can we help you?

Becoming a Member
Here are 16 good reasons to join ICSC today. We provide a way to become a member right on line.

President's Report

Industry Awards
ICSC is proud to sponsor award programs to recognize excellence within the industry.

International Affiliates
As a global trade organization, ICSC maintains relationships with more than 20 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. Here are links to some of them.