How Does The Rise And Fall Of The Mall Work?

The rise and fall of the mall is like watching your favorite toy get more exciting and then less exciting over time.

Malls are big places where many stores live together. When a lot of people want to shop, eat, or play, the mall becomes busy, which means it’s going up, like when you're on a swing and going higher and higher.

When new stores open, like that cool toy store you love, more people come in. That makes the rent (the money stores pay to stay there) go up because the mall is now more popular. Stores are happy because they get more customers, but they also have to pay more money.

Sometimes, stores close down, like when your favorite ice cream shop moves away. That makes the mall less busy, and the rent goes down. When not enough people come in, other stores might leave too, making it even less fun to go to the mall.

It's like a big game of tag, when everyone is running around, it’s exciting, but when only a few people are left, it becomes boring.