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Reports How Malls Can Win in 2026 Dive into the latest traffic data to see how indoor malls, open-air centers, and outlets are performing this year—and the factors shaping success across formats. Key Takeaways: Mall traffic is proving resilient across formats. Indoor malls and open-air centers have posted consistent YoY visit growth, while outlet declines have been modest. Early 2026 data shows renewed momentum. Performance is increasingly defined by the convenience-experience divide. Consumers are gravitating toward trips with a clear purpose — favoring either quick efficiency or immersive experiences. Indoor malls are strengthening their role as experiential “third places.” Rising dwell times and strong engagement from younger consumers position them as leading destinations for longer visits. Open-air centers are winning the weekly routine. They dominate short, weekday visits and hold strong appeal among affluent families. Outlet malls are at a crossroads. They face a strategic choice between deepening local relevance and reinvesting in destination appeal. Strategic clarity will determine the winners. Malls that intentionally optimize for convenience, experience, or both will thrive in 2026. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Email address *Job Title *Company * By checking this box, I agree that Placer.ai may contact me by email or phone and provide further information about this content. Read the Report

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Great Nationwide Value from USPS From big city to small town or anywhere in between, USPS ships with no delivery area surcharges. Restrictions Apply Privacy Policy First Name* Last Name* Company Name* Business Email Address* Business Address* Company Address Line 2 City* State* Select State/ProvinceAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP Code* Business Phone* Which carrier is your primary shipping carrier?* UPSFedExUSPSDHLOther What is your current estimated annual total package shipping volume?* <35k35k+ – 125k125k+ – 1.5M>1.5M What industry are you in?* RetailE-CommerceHealth/BeautyPharmaAutoOther Which competitor surcharge is impacting your business the most?* Residential Delivery SurchargeFuel SurchargeDimensional WeightAddress Correction I elect to opt-in to receive marketing communications from the Postal Service, which include information regarding postal products and services that may be of interest to me.* Privacy Act Statement. Your information will be used to better understand customer needs and to improve USPS® sales and marketing efforts. If you consented to allow the Postal Service to use cookies in order to collect information that reflects your interest and preferences, this information will be appended to your customer profile if you are using a common IP address to submit the form on this page. The Postal Service uses this information to determine when to provide you with additional information regarding postal products and services that you may be interested in as well as the form and frequency of communication. This will continue to be collected by 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, and 404. Supplying your information is voluntary, but if not provided, we will not be able to provide you with a tailored marketing experience. We do not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except to act on your behalf or request, or as legally required. This includes the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal (USPS) auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes. For more information regarding our privacy policies, visit www.usps.com/privacy-policy. ©2025 USPS. All Rights Reserved.

USPS Offers Stable Rates with No Fuel Surcharges With no ground or air fuel surcharges, USPS shipping rates stay low even when gas prices go up. Restrictions Apply Privacy Policy First Name* Last Name* Company Name* Business Email Address* Business Address* Company Address Line 2 City* State* Select State/ProvinceAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP Code* Business Phone* Which carrier is your primary shipping carrier?* UPSFedExUSPSDHLOther What is your current estimated annual total package shipping volume?* <35k35k+ – 125k125k+ – 1.5M>1.5M What industry are you in?* RetailE-CommerceHealth/BeautyPharmaAutoOther Which competitor surcharge is impacting your business the most?* Residential Delivery SurchargeFuel SurchargeDimensional WeightAddress Correction I elect to opt-in to receive marketing communications from the Postal Service, which include information regarding postal products and services that may be of interest to me.* Privacy Act Statement. Your information will be used to better understand customer needs and to improve USPS® sales and marketing efforts. If you consented to allow the Postal Service to use cookies in order to collect information that reflects your interest and preferences, this information will be appended to your customer profile if you are using a common IP address to submit the form on this page. The Postal Service uses this information to determine when to provide you with additional information regarding postal products and services that you may be interested in as well as the form and frequency of communication. This will continue to be collected by 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, and 404. Supplying your information is voluntary, but if not provided, we will not be able to provide you with a tailored marketing experience. We do not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except to act on your behalf or request, or as legally required. This includes the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal (USPS) auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes. For more information regarding our privacy policies, visit www.usps.com/privacy-policy. ©2025 USPS. All Rights Reserved.

Great Nationwide Value from USPS From big city to small town or anywhere in between, USPS ships with no delivery area surcharges. Restrictions Apply Privacy Policy First Name* Last Name* Company Name* Business Email Address* Business Address* Company Address Line 2 City* State* Select State/ProvinceAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP Code* Business Phone* Which carrier is your primary shipping carrier?* UPSFedExUSPSDHLOther What is your current estimated annual total package shipping volume?* <35k35k+ – 125k125k+ – 1.5M>1.5M What industry are you in?* RetailE-CommerceHealth/BeautyPharmaAutoOther Which competitor surcharge is impacting your business the most?* Residential Delivery SurchargeFuel SurchargeDimensional WeightAddress Correction I elect to opt-in to receive marketing communications from the Postal Service, which include information regarding postal products and services that may be of interest to me.* Privacy Act Statement. Your information will be used to better understand customer needs and to improve USPS® sales and marketing efforts. If you consented to allow the Postal Service to use cookies in order to collect information that reflects your interest and preferences, this information will be appended to your customer profile if you are using a common IP address to submit the form on this page. The Postal Service uses this information to determine when to provide you with additional information regarding postal products and services that you may be interested in as well as the form and frequency of communication. This will continue to be collected by 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, and 404. Supplying your information is voluntary, but if not provided, we will not be able to provide you with a tailored marketing experience. We do not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except to act on your behalf or request, or as legally required. This includes the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal (USPS) auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes. For more information regarding our privacy policies, visit www.usps.com/privacy-policy. ©2025 USPS. All Rights Reserved.

USPS Offers Stable Rates with No Fuel Surcharges With no ground or air fuel surcharges, USPS shipping rates stay low even when gas prices go up. Restrictions Apply Privacy Policy First Name* Last Name* Company Name* Business Email Address* Business Address* Company Address Line 2 City* State* Select State/ProvinceAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP Code* Business Phone* Which carrier is your primary shipping carrier?* UPSFedExUSPSDHLOther What is your current estimated annual total package shipping volume?* <35k35k+ – 125k125k+ – 1.5M>1.5M What industry are you in?* RetailE-CommerceHealth/BeautyPharmaAutoOther Which competitor surcharge is impacting your business the most?* Residential Delivery SurchargeFuel SurchargeDimensional WeightAddress Correction I elect to opt-in to receive marketing communications from the Postal Service, which include information regarding postal products and services that may be of interest to me.* Privacy Act Statement. Your information will be used to better understand customer needs and to improve USPS® sales and marketing efforts. If you consented to allow the Postal Service to use cookies in order to collect information that reflects your interest and preferences, this information will be appended to your customer profile if you are using a common IP address to submit the form on this page. The Postal Service uses this information to determine when to provide you with additional information regarding postal products and services that you may be interested in as well as the form and frequency of communication. This will continue to be collected by 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, and 404. Supplying your information is voluntary, but if not provided, we will not be able to provide you with a tailored marketing experience. We do not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except to act on your behalf or request, or as legally required. This includes the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal (USPS) auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes. For more information regarding our privacy policies, visit www.usps.com/privacy-policy. ©2025 USPS. All Rights Reserved.

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