Almost 50% of New Store Openings in 2021 Will Be Dollar Stores

Many well-known retailers have closed their doors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic -- and that has real estate investors worried. Widespread store closures could lead to massive mall and shopping center vacancies, resulting in lost revenue. Throw in the fact that many major brands are also sinking more resources into digital sales than in-store sales, and it puts malls and shopping centers in a pretty precarious position.