New Orleans — As legacy retailers continue closing stores and mall and mixed-use developers face the prospect — and reality — of vacant store spaces, specialty leasing and business development teams are becoming more important. The millennial consumer, who can buy almost anything online, needs a good reason to visit a property. Malls and shopping centers that will thrive in this climate will deliver exceptional ancillary retail experiences and come up with new reasons to attract visitors. “Ancillary” can mean pop-up stores, sponsorships, events or any other revenue sources outside …
