Malls transition to new models to thrive in the changing market

Mandates enforcing social distancing, mask-wearing and reduced capacity may be affecting the appeal of shopping malls, but experts say consumers will eventually return to their social instincts and see the value of having many retailers in one location. One trend will be the adoption of virtual shopping apps for consumers still cautious about public spaces, as well as the repurposing of malls as “lifestyle spaces,” with a mix of retail, restaurants and office space. Read the NRF story here