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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anne d'Innocenzio

Malls were once symbols of American consumerism. Now, some are dying as others thrive

The United States now hosts roughly 900 malls - (Getty Images)

The sprawling parking lot of New Jersey’s Livingston Mall, once a vibrant symbol of American consumerism, now lies practically deserted, a stark illustration of what retail experts term a "zombie" mall.

Its last department anchor, Macy’s, departed in April, following Sears and Lord & Taylor, which shuttered during the pandemic. Today, the site presents a desolate picture of crumbling buildings, overgrown grass, potholes, and discarded tires.

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