The American Mall: Tell Us Your Mall Story

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The rise of online retail and changing consumer preferences have hammered U.S. shopping malls since their heyday in the 1990s. Many of these former engines of commerce and centers of community life are now mere skeletons as they fight for their lives.

Tell Us How You Shop

Over the past 20 years, has your local mall:

Gotten better?

Gotten worse?

Stayed about the same?

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How many times a year do you go to a mall?

Zero to five

Five to 10

10 to 20

I’m a mall rat

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How do you feel about online shopping?

It’s a godsend!

I’m lukewarm on it

Not a fan

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Share Your Mall Memories With Us

Tell us about your favorite or not-so-favorite mall experiences.

Which mall retailer of the past do you miss the most? Why?

Would you be open to someone from the WSJ contacting you about your responses? If so, please provide your email address below.

Share Your Photos

We want to see your back-in-the-day photos that capture these retail landmarks (and possibly your fashion decisions) in all their glory. Share your photos on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #WSJMallMemories.

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