In a commercial real estate environment still grappling with inflationary pressures, evolving consumer behavior and global economic uncertainty, observers would be forgiven for embracing prevailing narratives about the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
“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 Z’s desire for IRL (in real life) connections and the evolving role of physical space in a digitally-driven world. Join...
Paco Underhill is a name synonymous with the evolution of retail spaces, particularly malls. As an environmental psychologist, retail consultant and the author of “Why We Buy,” Underhill has dedicated his career to understanding the behavior of consumers and how the retail world responds to...
Was the threat of an eCommerce-driven retail real estate apocalypse just a mirage? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....
January 03, 2025
Paco Underhill is a name synonymous with the evolution of retail spaces, particularly malls. As an environmental psychologist, retail consultant and the author of “Why We Buy,” Underhill has dedicated his career to understanding the behavior of consumers and how the retail world responds to those behaviors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to […]
May 20, 2024
As shoppers turn to eCommerce channels for convenience, many are still willing to go to brick-and-mortar malls for unique, site-specific experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
May 31, 2023
Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
August 03, 2021
Despite concerns that the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant could impact consumer spending as pandemic anxiety rises again and mask mandates are reintroduced across the U.S., mall operator Simon...
October 06, 2025
Walmart has entered the real estate business by purchasing a Pittsburgh-area mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]
December 26, 2024
Was the threat of an eCommerce-driven retail real estate apocalypse just a mirage? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
September 30, 2024
Mall giant Simon Property Group has launched an advertising campaign aimed at younger consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
June 09, 2024
Don’t write any obituaries for the American shopping center just yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
