Few things encapsulate the American tendency to go big like its malls do. Key threads in the country's cultural fabric, here ...

Malls used to be the destination for the buzziest stores. Now they’re home to the hottest restaurants. The slow death of department stores and rise of online shopping have hurt U.S. shopping malls, ...

Shopping malls originally served as centralized retail hubs. Online shopping removed that necessity. Many malls shifted toward food, entertainment, and services. Climate-controlled spaces remain ...