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When it comes to retail, bigger is no longer better

Retail malls are set to fare badly in this downturn as Americans avoid enclosed spaces and adopt online shopping practices. But regional and super-regional malls, which were already underperforming before the outbreak as tenants shuttered stores and footfall dwindled, will see the biggest value falls.

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