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A look back at the top retail stories of 2025

The Stories that Shaped Retail in 2025

To close out the year, let’s a look back at our most-read stories of 2025, which offer a…

Features December 31
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Malls’ New Success Strategy: Attracting Gen Zers Hungry for Social Contact

Malls are coming off the holiday season on a high — despite years of stories about the demise…

Features December 26
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Final holiday sales figures indicate solid retail growth

Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 6, 2025 to include sales figures from Salesforce.] The presents…

News January 6
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Simon to Replace JCPenney with Luxury Apartments at San Diego’s Fashion Valley

Simon has unveiled plans for the next wave of redevelopment for its Fashion Valley shopping center in San…

News May 20
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How Shop Premium Outlets is Helping Brands ‘Light Up’ Excess and Outlet Inventory

It’s been more than four years since mall operator Simon launched its ecommerce joint venture with Rue Gilt Groupe, and…

Features February 14
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Holiday Home Stretch: Serve Last-Minute Shoppers but Plant Seeds for Future Sales

Retailers looking to take full advantage of each store they operate need to consider not only their own…

Features December 19
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NJBIZ: American Dream Reaches Deal with Lenders for 4-Year Extension on Loan Repayment

American Dream owner Triple Five Group has reportedly reached a deal with lenders to get a four-year extension…

News November 14
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Gap is opening up shop on Amazon.

Gap Falls into Amazon with Brand ‘Store’ and New Baby Gear Line

Gap, one of America’s most storied mall-based brands, is opening up shop on what has essentially become the…

News November 10
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Mall operator Simon has launched a search engine so shoppers can search for in-stock inventory.

Simon Debuts Multi-Retailer Product Search Engine Offering Mall Shoppers In-Stock Data

Mall operator Simon has launched a new search engine that will let shoppers research in-stock products at participating…

News June 22
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