Malls May Not Even Need Anchors. Here’s Why.

In the mid-20th century, when malls were retail’s fresh new idea, department stores moved into the suburbs with confidence. That has been shaken, and many malls are now looking for their replacements. Back then, department stores had valuable amenities: big spaces with varied assortments, savvy merchandisers, attentive store associates and the fierce loyalty of their customers. Shoppers came in droves, spilling into the smaller specialty stores, who happily received the busy crowds. Not everyone who came in bought from them, but the traffic was so plentiful that they rang up more than enough sales. Read more at Retail Dive.