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Are Utah malls making a comeback? The Tribune wants to know.

By Salt Lake Tribune · November 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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After years of steep decline from their heyday as a hangout spot in the ’80s and ’90s, shopping malls seem to be making a come back. The data says we have Gen Z to thank: Younger shoppers are seeking not just new clothes and gadgets, but “community and in-person connection” — and they’re finding it at malls, USA Today reported earlier this year.

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