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Old Posted Dec 29, 2019, 2:44 AM
canucklehead2 canucklehead2 is offline
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Investors in this project did not get the memo about retail moving online: I cannot think of a business model more exposed to the Amazon effect than a rural destination mall of small independent shops.
"Hmm... should I drive all the way out to Balzac today, or ask the warehouse across the highway from the mall to deliver the same product to my door tomorrow for 20% less?"
As long as the developer made a buck on building I am sure they could give two shits about filling the place. It's a shame because a building like this could create something unique and wonderful that would be different from any dying mall. Alas...
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