Kenwood thrives, what's next for The Banks? | Daily Briefing
With Black Friday and gift-giving holidays around the corner, you may be planning a trip to your local mall.
Years ago, you would have had several options. Today’s shopper is more limited. A handful of Cincinnati malls were struggling even before the pandemic, which decimated foot traffic and led to a rash of retail bankruptcies nationwide. The former Forest Fair Mall’s interior was closed off last year. Springdale’s Tri-County Mall is set to be converted into housing. The future of Eastgate Mall in Union Township is uncertain.
Kenwood Towne Centre, on the other hand, prevailed through the pandemic and today is growing and attracting even more shoppers than in 2019.
Trending news reporter Victoria Moorwood and real estate reporter Randy Tucker here with a story about why Kenwood Towne Centre has succeeded. We heard from experts, got opinions from shoppers and talked to mall officials about why the mall is thriving.
Click or tap here to learn what we found out.
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