China’s shoppers head for suburban outlets, a bright spot in retail property

South China Morning Post
by Zhu Wenqian
March 8, 2026
China’s shoppers head for suburban outlets, a bright spot in retail property
Outlet spending nearly doubles to around US$36 billion over five years, prompting investment surge while urban malls suffer high vacancies.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/8/2026