Reasons to Read

The three-part The Future of Malls series from Coresight Research provides quantitative predictions and an analysis of sector dynamics for US malls—which we define as indoor, covered shopping centers—through 2030, including emerging opportunities, evolving retailer behavior and new trends in construction and mall space usage.

In this second report, we examine the current and future growth of quality spaces and tenant diversity in US malls. Keep an eye out for the third and final report in the series, which explores the ways in which malls are competing with e-commerce companies.

Data in this research report include:

• Malls as a share of total retail gross leasable area
• Percentage of US adults who would consider residing in a mixed-use community, by generation
• Share of US adults who have visited a medical clinic in a shopping center
• Average weekly foodservice expenditure by age of household head

Companies mentioned in this report are: Brookfield, Macerich, Simon Property Group

Other relevant research:

• Read parts one and three of The Future of Malls series—and look out for our comprehensive ebook compiling our research, which will publish soon.
• The State of the American Mall: Competitive, Attractive and Here To Stay
• Copley Place and Prudential Center—Demonstrating the Potential of Urban Mixed-Use Malls
• Read more coverage of the real estate sector and physical retail.