Mall traffic increased across all major formats in May 2026 despite weak consumer sentiment and broader retail softness. Learn why malls continue to outperform discretionary retail and what the trend signals for the months ahead.

After years of resilience, consumers appear to be pulling back as retail traffic softens alongside record-low consumer sentiment.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reshaped theater audiences in 2026, driving family attendance, morning matinees, and post-movie QSR visits.

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