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episode 657: Meet me at the 'zombie mall' (Put off)
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What happens to a large shopping mall after the biggest stores close? The mall often stays open in a zombie state: fewer customers, lower quality, and a depressing vibe. But they can still be profitable under the right circumstances.
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