Insight Reports 12 minutes PremiumREITs Becoming Retailers: Mall Owners Are Looking To Acquire Struggling Retailers Coresight Research July 23, 2020 What's InsideAmid the rise of bankruptcies in the retail industry and increasing brick-and-mortar store closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss a selection of US retailers that are potentially facing acquisition by mall owners—and we analyze the strategy behind REITs becoming retailers. In doing so, we explore the following topics: How mall owners could benefit from acquiring retailers such as JCPenney Current acquisition talks and REIT joint ventures—including those involving Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners Recent retail acquisitions by mall owners—including of Aéropostale and Forever 21 Implications for brands, retailers and real-estate firms Read our recent report on the US department-store sector for more information on the post-coronavirus retail outlook. This report is for Premium subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here.If you are a Premium subscriber, please log in. Other research you may be interested in: