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Divergence in regional mall performance set to persist

The squeeze on consumer incomes points to a tough couple of years ahead for regional and super-regional malls, which tend to be more reliant on discretionary spending than other retail property types. But we expect the divergence in mall performance observed since 2019 to persist over the next few years, with anchorless centres being repurposed and vibrant regional malls producing strong returns.

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