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Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
February 24, 2025  |  Retail

As eCommerce brands continue to thrive in a digital-first world, many are facing the challenge of bridging the gap between online success and physical retail....

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An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
February 22, 2025  |  Retail

“The currency of now” takes on a decidedly different form in this poem about the mall’s resurgence. It celebrates the brick-and-mortar comeback fueled by Gen...

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Simon Property Group: Digital Ad Campaign Boosts Activity at Malls
Simon Property Group: Digital Ad Campaign Boosts Activity at Malls
February 05, 2025  |  Earnings

Activity at malls is getting a boost from a digital advertising campaign and may get an additional push from a potential change to U.S. tariff...

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Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls
Why Amazon and Walmart Suddenly Like Malls
February 05, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart is expanding its real estate portfolio with a major acquisition. The retail giant has purchased Monroeville Mall near Pittsburgh for $34 million and plans...

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Malls Look to Future With Experiential Retail as They Navigate Macy’s Changes
Malls Look to Future With Experiential Retail as They Navigate Macy’s Changes
August 26, 2024  |  Retail

As U.S. malls grapple with shifting consumer preferences and the digital revolution, they are undergoing a transformation. In an interview with PYMNTS, Rachel Williamson, chief...

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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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Simon Property Group Sees ‘Big Comeback’ in Malls
Simon Property Group Sees ‘Big Comeback’ in Malls
May 06, 2024  |  Earnings

Simon Property Group has seen a “big comeback” in malls, driven in part by domestic tourism. The company, which is a real estate investment trust that...

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Simon Property Group Leverages Digital Loyalty Tech to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Visits
Simon Property Group Leverages Digital Loyalty Tech to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Visits
February 05, 2024  |  Earnings

Simon Property Group is leveraging technology to maintain shoppers’ visits to on-site stores in the face of growing competition from eCommerce players. The largest mall...

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