Insight Report 12 minutes PremiumREITs Becoming Retailers: Mall Owners Are Looking To Acquire Struggling Retailers Coresight Research July 23, 2020 What's InsideAmid the rise of bankruptcies in the retail industry and increasing brick-and-mortar store closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss a selection of US retailers that are potentially facing acquisition by mall owners—and we analyze the strategy behind REITs becoming retailers. In doing so, we explore the following topics: How mall owners could benefit from acquiring retailers such as JCPenney Current acquisition talks and REIT joint ventures—including those involving Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners Recent retail acquisitions by mall owners—including of Aéropostale and Forever 21 Implications for brands, retailers and real-estate firms Read our recent report on the US department-store sector for more information on the post-coronavirus retail outlook. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Target’s Gains, Consumer Activities and Mapping Amazon Shoppers: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 24US Consumer Tracker Extra: The Impact of Debt and Financial Security on Shopping HabitsShoptalk Fall 2024 Day Three: Tech and Personalization Power the Store Experience and Foster Customer LoyaltyShoptalk Europe 2024 Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles