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The retail industry got a gift this holiday season

by Shaheen Ainpour
Jan 2, 2018
Retailers posted strong sales in late 2017, despite the growth of online shopping.
“2017 was a real rocky road for a lot of retailers, especially in the apparel sector,” says Elizabeth Holmes, who covers retail. Above, Christmas Eve shoppers in New York City in 2015.
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Westfield mall owner agrees to sale

by Aaron Schrank
Dec 12, 2017
Europe’s largest commercial landlord, Unibail-Rodamco, announced plans today to buy the Westfield Corp. for almost $16 billion. Westfield is an Australian company that has 35 mostly upscale malls in prime locations across the United States and United Kingdom. But even the firms behind some of America’s best-performing malls are feeling the pressure from online retailers […]
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Are mall-based clothing stores doomed?

by Andy Uhler
May 3, 2016
Mall brands take another hit with news of Aeropostle's reported plans to file for bankruptcy.
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Don't call it 'Black Friday.' It's 'Golden Friday' at one mall in Montana

by Molly Wood , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 23, 2015
The Butte Plaza Mall is focusing on small businesses for the holidays.
The job report for December was strong.
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Death in the suburbs: Reinventing the American mall

by Noel King
Feb 26, 2015
Deserted malls dot the suburbs. But some are getting a new lease on life.
Santa Fe Mall in Duluth, GA, is geared toward Hispanic shoppers. Highlights include a popular food court. 
Caitlin Esch
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