Topless MallsHistory of MallsTopless vs. TraditionalWhy Topless Mall are so SuccessfulWave of the FutureExample: Bridgeport VillageReferencesTopless MallsWritten by: Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYPresented by: Kim Starr and Kari HansenHistory of MallsTraditional malls were created in 1950s–Get away from environment–Meeting placeTopless malls started in 1990s but really picked up in 2000sTopless vs. TraditionalAnchor storesRestaurantsHigher class and qualityDesign, layout, and styleAttractionsConvenienceWhy Topless Mall are so SuccessfulLifestyle centerNew meeting place for suburban residentsSomething for everyoneExtended attraction hours from restaurants and barsGetting men there and keeping them coming backWave of the FutureTopless malls are proving to have higher sales than traditional box mallsThere is still a place for box malls because of prime real estateExample: Bridgeport VillageRestaurantsAnchorsEntertainmentEnvironmentReferencesArticle: “Shoppers Turn to Town Centers”–By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY–Written: January 31,
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