On 02/23/06 08:50 am Richard Crowley wrote:

Why do they have to be located in a mall?

Because that is the "ideal" model of modern mass-market
retailing. If that model doesn't fit your business, then change
your business to fit the model.

I've read that traditional malls are on their way out. Our local one is
half-empty, while stand-alone stores are springing up all over the place.

"Perce"
(aka Alan NV8A)