Over the last few decades, malls became the town center of many American communities. But the pandemic, over-building and a move by consumers toward discount and online shopping changed all that. As anchor department stores left malls, so did some name-brand chains like Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, Applebee’s and others.
Well, there are some good things to come out of the pandemic. In my mind I would like to also think that this has to do with people moving toward plant-based alternatives. Animals can dream a little.
My experience with malls is limited to occasionally asking out girls in 9th grade and occasional forays into Spencer Gifts for a black light poster. In my later years I would go begrudgingly with my wife when she wanted to get some skin cream. Well, this post isn’t about my credentials on the Malls and Burger Joints. This is not my rea of expertise.
Let’s face it Malls are going away and the people of The Divided States of America are going to sushi joints, brewpubs and boutique record stores. Who knows how long this trend may continue.
Go back to your Econ 101 class and think about the fundamentals of supply and demand. I like Capitalism about as much as I like malls. Still, it is a lot of supply and demand. Sure, there are lobbyists hited to keep ill-fated dinosaurs in business. You shall get a bag of coal for Xmas if you can name one.
I am glad to see these havens of cow consumption go by the wayside. It’s nice to think for moment consumers are following like sheep and and choosing to be a little un-American with their consumer preferences.
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