This chapter explores the renewed interest in malls among Gen Z, with a focus on the multi-sensory experience and social aspect of mall shopping compared to online shopping. It also discusses the current state of malls, including their decline and the strategies being implemented by successful malls. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the potential opportunities for repurposing dying malls.
Package theft is on the rise, and it affects everyone, from the retailer, to shippers, to consumers. So maybe it’s time to take a cue from Gen Z and go back to the mall.
This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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