The so-called retail apocalypse has created a problem for malls. Some retailers like Toys R Us and Borders Books have already died, while many traditional departments stores and mall staples are struggling and/or dying.
That has forced mall owners to be clever. In many cases, it's not traditional retail stores that are filling up open spaces these days. Mall operators have turned to all sorts of alternatives to lease their space and give consumers a reason to come out.
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