I sold commercial RE in Seattle in the early 80’s. And yes, the Commercial RE part is part of what I’m implying in my posts. I’ve been following the success/demise of shopping malls for quite a while, now. I’m actually kind of surprised that they are still a thing.
I have noticed that all of the “off price” malls around me have a lot of vacancies.
I hate shopping for clothes etc and rather pick thru Goodwill looking for an old muffin tin...
demographics is the reason why malls are failing....as you get older, you don't need very much...