Retail developers find ways to beat back e-commerce

Several large landlord and developers aren't ready to give up on the traditional shopping plaza.

  • By Louis Llovio and Mark Gordon
  • | 4:30 p.m. August 19, 2021
Courtesy. Benderson Development has reimagined Jacaranda Plaza in Venice, which was once home to a K-Mart and a Blockbuster Video.
Courtesy. Benderson Development has reimagined Jacaranda Plaza in Venice, which was once home to a K-Mart and a Blockbuster Video.
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The traditional shopping center isn’t dead. Not yet at least. 

 

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