malls

Simon Wants Gen Z to Heed Call of the Mall
Simon Wants Gen Z to Heed Call of the Mall
September 30, 2024  |  Retail

Mall giant Simon Property Group has launched an advertising campaign aimed at younger consumers. “Dubbed ‘Meet Me @themall™,’ the multifaceted campaign blends ‘80s and ‘90s...

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Malls Add EV Chargers to Woo Affluent Shoppers With Spare Time
Malls Add EV Chargers to Woo Affluent Shoppers With Spare Time
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

Around the world, malls are adding new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to attract the high-income shoppers who own them and to get them to...

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Malls Stake Their Claim on Legacy Retailers With Express Buyout
Malls Stake Their Claim on Legacy Retailers With Express Buyout
June 18, 2024  |  Retail

Facing an ongoing existential threat from digital-native platforms, malls are doing everything in their power to keep legacy retailers alive — including staking millions to...

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Shopping Center Vacancies Hit Lowest Level in 20 Years
Shopping Center Vacancies Hit Lowest Level in 20 Years
June 09, 2024  |  Retail

Don’t write any obituaries for the American shopping center just yet. As The New York Times (NYT) reported Sunday (June 9), retail landlords are now...

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Mall of America: Consumers Want Social Media to Inform Shopping Experiences
Mall of America: Consumers Want Social Media to Inform Shopping Experiences
June 04, 2024  |  Retail

From influencer pop-ups to store openings for TikTok-famous brands, malls are taking the social media shopping experience to brick-and-mortar locations to reach young consumers. Jill...

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Mall of America Leads Push to Unique On-Site Experiences
Mall of America Leads Push to Unique On-Site Experiences
May 20, 2024  |  Retail

As shoppers turn to eCommerce channels for convenience, many are still willing to go to brick-and-mortar malls for unique, site-specific experiences. Seizing on this demand, Mall...

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Foot Locker Begins Rollout of ‘Store of the Future’
Foot Locker Begins Rollout of ‘Store of the Future’
April 24, 2024  |  Retail

Foot Locker has unveiled its “store of the future” in Wayne, New Jersey. This new retail format will inform the footwear and apparel retailer’s global refresh,...

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Gen Z Shoppers Bring Social Commerce Into Malls
Gen Z Shoppers Bring Social Commerce Into Malls
April 18, 2024  |  Retail

Social media virality is beginning to shape mall stores, as ultra-connected Gen Z shoppers expect their physical lives to more closely resemble their digital ones....

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Retailers Reduce Reliance on Shopping Centers Even as Gen Z Loves Malls
Retailers Reduce Reliance on Shopping Centers Even as Gen Z Loves Malls
March 25, 2024  |  Retail

Amid ongoing uncertainty, retailers are scaling back their reliance on in-mall locations, even as the new generation of shoppers flocks to these shopping centers. On...

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