Malls, once symbols of American consumer culture, are splitting. Some are dying as others thrive
Summary
Many American shopping malls are changing, with some closing while others do well. Older malls like Livingston Mall are mostly empty and rundown, while upscale malls like The Mall at Short Hills attract many shoppers, especially young people.Key Facts
- Livingston Mall, opened in 1972, is mostly empty and in poor condition.
- Major department stores like Macy’s, Sears, and Lord & Taylor have closed at Livingston Mall.
- Only a Barnes & Noble store remained at Livingston Mall but it is moving out after 18 years.
- About 900 malls remain in the U.S., down from 1,100 in 2008.
- Shoppers have shifted toward online shopping and away from traditional department stores.
- The Mall at Short Hills, featuring high-end stores, is busy and popular, especially for teenagers.
- The mall trend shows a split: upscale malls thrive while middle- and lower-income malls struggle.
- The pandemic accelerated the decline of many malls.
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