A recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson explores why some malls are turning into “zombie” retail spaces while others manage to survive. The conversation looks at how Boscov’s recent opening at Greece Ridge Mall contrasts sharply with the wave of national closures. The guests break down shifting consumer habits, what’s driving the collapse of traditional retail, and why one department store chain thinks it can buck the trend. The discussion also revisits the days of Black Friday crowds and asks what the future of brick-and-mortar shopping really looks like.
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