Malls have been struggling for years, and that will only continue in 2026. That is why these once-popular mall stores are most likely to go bankrupt in 2026.

The chain has closed dozens of stores while it works to fix its business model. Mall foot traffic rebounded sharply in October 2025, with all formats seeing year-over-year growth. A popular mall ...

Changing demographics, economic struggles and shifting shopping patterns have made it a difficult time for the traditional shopping mall. There have been bright spots, however. According to Placer.ai, ...

There are also plenty of '90s mall stores that are still around, even if they might not be selling the same items you remember.