Insight Report | August 25, 2020 Premium US Mall Closures: Impact of Covid-19 Likely To Accelerate Mall ConsolidationConsidering the impact of Covid-19 on mall consolidation, we present our estimates for mall closures in the next five years. We explore how department store and other anchor store closures are exacerbating the challenges faced by mall owners and the influence of tenant mix on near-term vulnerability—as well as opportunities for malls to adapt and survive, such as through repurposing space into fulfillment centers and tapping health-care and grocery retail. Read More
