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by philwelch 5226 days ago
The malls aren't for you, they're for people--predominately women--who shop recreationally.
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bishnu 5226 days ago
Are you sure? I would think that malls make a ton more money off of people popping in and out looking for specific items than people who hang out there all day, look for the best deals, sales (which are probably loss-leaders), etc.

I have no numbers to back this up, so if anyone does I would be very interested in seeing it.

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jrockway 5226 days ago
Based on the amount of not-strictly-necessary stuff I own, I'm pretty sure I shop recreationally too... but I still don't go to malls or Worst Buy.
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