Nordstrom's big New York City store (above) and the American Dream mall both open this week. What do ... [+] they say about the future of the retailing business? What they say about the state of the American retailing industry is subject to both debate and speculation. Barely nine miles away—albeit across a river, state lines and perhaps a retailing time warp—the even-longer-awaited American Dream shopping and entertainment complex will also open its doors. American Dream has had an even longer gestation period, having been through numerous changes in ownership, name, architectural style and format.

Source: Forbes October 24, 2019 17:03 UTC