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Reflecting on a Changing Landscape: The Decline of the Mall Experience Yesterday, I went to the mall in search of a new shirt. ??? It was Monday, mid-summer, and the place was barren. ?? Half the stores were vacant, and those still open had empty racks or were closing entire sections. As I walked from one side of the mall to the other, I passed places that marked my teenage years: PacSun, Journeys, American Cookie Company, and many others. ?? All with large clearance signs in the windows, no customers in sight. In the summer, this place should be packed with kids on break, riding the escalator, drinking Orange Julius, and just hanging out. ?????? For me, the mall was a bit of freedom as a kid. ?? My mom would drop me and my friends off, and we would spend hours there. The mall was where I learned so much—social skills, the basics of capitalism, and some funny things like how to win at arcade games or how to sneak into a movie. ????? It was our first taste of freedom, a truly American experience, filled with coin-filled fountains and loud music blasting from every store. ???? Walking through this shell of a former commerce hub felt like a bit of my youth was fading with it. ?? Times have changed, and so has the way we shop and socialize. While the mall experience may be dwindling, the lessons and memories from those days are invaluable. It’s a reminder of how environments shape us and the importance of adapting to new landscapes, both personally and professionally. ?? What childhood experiences have shaped your perspective on change and adaptation? #Nostalgia #Change #Adaptation #Retail #PersonalGrowth #MallMemories #Youth #SocialSkills #Freedom #AmericanExperience #ChildhoodMemories #Shopping #Evolution

?? Exciting News for Inclusive Retail! ?? As someone living with Essential Tremors, anxiety, and agoraphobia, I know firsthand how challenging shopping can be in overstimulating environments. That’s why I’m thrilled to see companies like Walmart, Sobeys, and Cineplex. embracing sensory-friendly shopping hours! ?? Cutting the music, dimming the lights, and reducing announcements are simple yet impactful changes that make shopping more accessible for people with disabilities and sensory sensitivities. It’s heartwarming to see retail spaces becoming more welcoming and inclusive. ?? Let’s celebrate and support these positive changes in the retail industry! ???? #Inclusion #Accessibility #RetailInnovation #SensoryFriendly #CustomerExperience #InStoreAnalytics #DisabilityAwareness #RetailTech #MentalHealthMatters https://lnkd.in/dqHZM6_D 4o

???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ?? In a shopping mall, fostering a sense of community and cooperation is essential. If one shopper has more items than another, it's courteous for the one with fewer items to offer the first place in line, allowing them to complete their transaction more swiftly. ??This act of kindness not only promotes goodwill but also ensures a smoother shopping experience for everyone involved. By prioritizing the needs of others, we create a more harmonious environment where everyone feels valued and respected. ??Additionally, by allowing the person with fewer items to go first, we demonstrate empathy and understanding towards their situation. It's a simple yet powerful way to show compassion and consideration towards our fellow shoppers. ??Ultimately, practicing mutual assistance and generosity in the shopping mall cultivates a culture of reciprocity and mutual respect. Small acts of kindness like this can go a long way in making the shopping experience more enjoyable and meaningful for everyone. #KindnessInShopping #CommunitySupport #ConsiderateShopping

What iconic stores from the 80’s and 90’s no longer exist!!! ???? Remember the joy of flipping through CDs at Tower Records? Or the smell of fresh popcorn as you rented a VHS at Blockbuster? ???? What iconic stores from the 80’s and 90’s no longer exist? These stores weren’t just places—they were experiences. KB Toys, RadioShack, The Limited, and Circuit City shaped our shopping culture. Sadly, they couldn’t keep up with the changing tides of e-commerce. ?? For many of us, these stores held memories of simpler times, where browsing was an adventure and shopping was social. What stores do you miss most from those days? Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane! ???? Comment below and share your memories! ??? #80snostalgia #90snostalgia #retailhistory #iconicstores #throwback #memorylane #retaillegacy #USAnostalgia #goodolddays #vanishedstores #nostalgia #community

Creating connections in main street stores. Irrespective of the benefits that come with shopping online, main streets remain vital to human interaction in our communities. So how can brick-and-mortar stores continue to facilitate these connections? https://ow.ly/RcQS105WMfi

MY NEW NETWORK, MY NEW BESTIE FLYING HIGH IN NYC CAN BE YOURS TOO The power of who I am is always supported by the circles I move in and the networks they have built that can assist me You're number 1 asset in 2025 is the powerhouse network you build that can ?? Open doors for you ?? Introduce you to the right Key People of Influence ?? Be your biggest supporter ?? Be your biggest information broker and ideas tank And you for them. So the questions for you to contemplate are: 1. Am I in the right room? 2. Do I know how to build the network I need to help me succeed or am I taking an adhoc approach? 3. Do I take networking seriously or do I treat it as a necessary commitment for the networking group to which I belong? 4. Have I written down my 2025 goals and looked at those in my network that can help me achieve them... And more importantly am I deserving of their time having invested in them so they can help me? Angela Cherry fly high beautiful Will be watching you continue to make your mark in 2025

Is Urban Outfitters Out of Touch with its Gen Z consumers? Selling baggy jeans isn’t enough to win over Gen Z. Urban Outfitters, the young adult retailer known for its alternative, vintage-inspired styles, learned this the hard way. During its most recent earnings call, the company candidly admitted it didn’t know how to market to the demographic that made it a household name — young people. Urban Outfitters is now staging a turnaround, with the ambition of finding the success of rivals like Abercrombie & Fitch. Among its mistakes, the brand acknowledged missing the “rapid and seismic shifts” between millennials and Gen Z during the global pandemic. (CNNBusiness) #cnn #cnbc #mylynn #urbanoutfitters #GenZ #scripps #nbcuniversal #wwd #yahoo #forbes #wsj #bloomberg #foxbusiness

What an inspiring story about a mall succeeding! I hear too often, from people in business and government, that malls don't succeed here because they aren't part of the Kiwi culture. That we aren't into consumerism... and yet the malls we do have generally are one dimensional temples of consumerism, enabling only a select range of reputable, but templated, corporatised brands to succeed. I wonder, how might we as a society, businesses, government, councils and individuals, support and encourage people like Neil Punja to succeed? Because with people like him we get a mall that is first of all, a focal point of community, connection and character... and by the way, you can buy useful and interesting things and services while you're there. Imagine that.

Is it just me? Does anyone else find this kind of signage at the local Urban Outfitters store at Short Pump Town Center more than just a little bit depraved? Urban Outfitters' target market are Millennials and Gen Z, and to be sure people of that age group have certainly seen the F word before. However, that certainly does not make using foul language (that can't be used on television or radio) acceptable. What specifically makes the arrogant elitists at Urban Outfitters think it is okay? What would be wrong with a poster that simply says "No Excuses". Same message, less slime. What of the 10-year-olds who walk by this signage or who go in with their parents? Or the children who happened to be walking into the Spirit Halloween store next door this month? Is this REALLY necessary? And just exactly what is Urban Outfitters trying to prove with this? If they are trying to convince me not to shop there they have done a great job. And to Short Pump Town Center you are equally culpable. To Shea Jensen , newly crowned president of Urban Outfitters, richard hayne - CEO, and his wife Meg Haynes, Frank Conforti , and all the rest of you at Urban Outfitters: you should be ashamed.

LET'S CREATE LOVE AND LOYALTY I've just read an article within Inside Retail, and it really resonated with me. It's fundamentally about retailers and brands getting real, and getting human - through activation of the 'Third Place'. The 'Third Place' concept enables retailers to attach to some of our most core human wants and needs; community, collaboration, connection and communication - to form an authentic bond and attachment. Forging trust and loyalty, and ultimately driving sales. So what is the 'Third Place'? The 'Third Place' is a physical location where people feel they belong, and want to belong; outside of home, school or work. It is a place where people feel connected and happy - and it can be a very powerful tool for a retailer. Now, imagine your retail space as a community hub rather than just a shop, where customers feel a sense of belonging, where they can enjoy some downtime in a space that speaks to your brand. Whether it’s through climbing walls, cafe corners, art & craft space, or music areas, these environments can offer the experiences shoppers crave, and can build deeper engagement with your brand. ? Article Author Zach Edwards provides a great example of a retailer who has executed the third space concept: Bandit – a running apparel company from New York, recently opened?The Running Room. Part-retail experience, part café, part-community centre. Read more about this concept in the article below (note: the paywall): https://lnkd.in/gu3_kPZM ? #Retail #Community #CustomerExperience #ThirdPlace #BrandLoyalty #CBRE #ExperientialMarketing Mark Calvert Ashley Whitting Zoe Smith Paris Holten Leif Olson Barbara dela Pena Sheree Griff Matthew St Amand Andrew Stringer