Shopping Malls

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Anchor Stores: Large Retail Stores in Shopping Malls

Real Estate Retail Management Anchor Stores Shopping Malls Retail Traffic Big Box Retailers Department Stores

Anchor stores are large department stores or big-box retailers situated in shopping malls to attract customer traffic and boost sales.

August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Inline Stores: Smaller Stores Relying on Anchor Stores for Traffic

Retail Business Inline Stores Anchor Stores Retail Strategy Shopping Malls Foot Traffic

Inline Stores are retail establishments that thrive on the customer foot traffic generated by larger 'anchor' stores within shopping malls or complexes. They occupy smaller spaces but depend heavily on the popularity and customer draw of larger stores.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Shopping Center: Collection of Retail Stores with Common Parking

Real Estate Urban Development Retail Shopping Malls Commercial Real Estate Urban Planning Consumer Behavior

A Shopping Center is a collection of retail stores with a common parking area, sometimes including an enclosed mall or walkway, ranging from small strip centers to large regional malls.