“We just have to be mindful that what works for one center may not work for another center, because (security) is very site-specific. Overall, what they're trying to do is ensure it's a secure environment for everyone.”
“Overall, the industry still has a lot of strength behind it. I don't think we're in trouble. When you have a calendar shift, you see changes in consumer spending patterns, which is what we saw in March.”
“Easter is the third-biggest seasonal driver for retailers in malls. The Christmas season — November and December — accounted for 25 percent of their sales last year. The beginning of summer — May and June — accounted for 15. 4 percent of total sales last year. Then came March and April, accounting for 12 percent of sales.”
