Several area malls saw a big bump in traffic over the summer months, but still face many obstacles as they navigate the ever-changing retail landscape.
Asset protection experts say more innovation instead of familiar locked-up products is what will help retailers keep shrink like shoplifting at bay without also deterring customers.
Retailers, including Target, blame bird flu and affordability concerns for the delays in reaching their benchmarks for cage-free eggs, while animal welfare groups say they dropped the ball.