"The state of the enclosed mall in the United States will continue to evolve. … Mixed-use developments are among the most desirable models within the real estate sector as they are lower-risk for investors and they draw a diverse mix of residents, tenants and patrons. … Looking ahead, shopping center owners will likely reduce the amount of leasable retail space."

James Savard, executive vice president of leasing and management at Metro Commercial of Philadelphia, a brokerage representing more than 430 properties, writing last week in the op-ed “Four trends that will dominate retail real estate in 2020,” as published by Chain Store Age.