Third places are communal spaces between home and work, like a bar or cafe. Here’s why they’re important for us as individuals — and as a community.| The Good Trade
Fifty years ago, the mall was born. America would never be the same.| The New Yorker
Black Friday, the shopping bonanza after Thanksgiving that puts retailers in the black, was better than the stores expected. As a nation, we spent 8.3% more than we did last year. Um...congrats?This might be an awkward time to mention that materialism and self-esteem turn out to be inversely proportional..| GOOD
Creative new uses are turning the haunting structures into vital community solutions| GOOD
The U.S. retail sector saw its vacancy rate increase in the second quarter. But this sector remains a resilient one, with retailers continuing to open new locations across the country, according to the latest research from Colliers.| REJournals
Analysis of the latest available data on U.S. shopping mall closures, retail vacancy rates and projections for additional closures by 2030.| Capital One Shopping