Malls Turning to E-Commerce Based Retailers, Says Brown

The video discusses the performance of retailers and A malls since August, highlighting the growth in e-commerce platforms and the impact on traditional department stores. It explains how A malls are adapting by incorporating more e-commerce retailers and non-apparel concepts. Key companies like Nordstrom's are showing stronger e-commerce sales compared to their physical stores.

What has contributed to the improvement in the retailer's index since August?

• A decrease in consumer spending

• The closure of physical stores

• The rise of e-commerce platforms

• A decline in online shopping

How did Nordstrom's e-commerce sales compare to its physical store sales in the third quarter?

• Both were equally strong

• E-commerce sales were weaker

• Physical store sales were stronger

• E-commerce sales were stronger

What is a characteristic of A malls?

• They avoid e-commerce retailers

• They only host apparel stores

• They are anchored by department stores like Macy's

• They exclude non-apparel concepts

Which type of store is being increasingly included in A malls to meet demand?

• Grocery stores

• Non-apparel concepts

• Bookstores

• Toy stores

What challenge do A malls face in their strategy?

• Increasing the number of apparel stores

• Reducing the number of restaurants

• Weeding out weaker retailers

• Avoiding e-commerce integration