The primary reason for this trend is retailers want to be in fast-growing residential markets--many of which don't have regional malls--so they are willing to take alternative sites, according to the report. They are locating in lifestyle centers, mixed-use projects and town center developments.A bonus for retailers is that operating expenses for inline space are significantly less than those at regional malls, according to United Properties.
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