Malls Are Making a Comeback

🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 The Aunties go for a mani/pedi and then head on down to the Boulder Pearl Street Mall on a CU football game day. I guess the word got out we were going to be there, because the place was packed! Antie Joan’s Fun Facts du jour is “What happens to body parts after they are removed from our bodies in surgery?” Yup, Antie Joan did a deep dive and she’s found some interesting info on that. This is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, and the Aunties are letting you know what they think of it so far. They wrap up the episode discussing the Express clothing store commercial and that flows into a discussion of Malls making a comeback. Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy! 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 What we are watching: Saturday Night Live (SNL): Season 50 - NBC/Peacock Episode 1: Jean Smart Episode 2: Nate Bargatze Episode 3: Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks Commercials we have to talk about: Express Commercial Discussion on how malls are making a comeback in 2024! (Data from Google AI) Increased visits: In 2024, mall visits have increased year-over-year, with indoor malls seeing an 8.6% increase, open-air malls a 6.2% increase, and outlet malls a 5.7% increase. Returning to pre-COVID levels: Mall visits are returning to the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. Gen Z driving growth: Gen Z is a key driver of mall growth, with 60% of Gen Z respondents in one survey saying they visit malls to socialize with friends. Experiences are key: Experiences are a key factor in driving mall traffic, with pop-ups and events being particularly effective. Malls are reinventing themselves: Malls are adding entertainment and dining options, and high-end and designer stores. Vacancy rates are low: Vacancy rates at malls are at their lowest in two decades, at 5.4%. Nail Salon in Lafayette, CO: Luxe Nail Bar: Lafayette, CO