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...that existed were mainly grubby places in France and Italy. Not surprisingly, they weren't too popular, and retailing experts said that proved Europeans were suspicious of discount malls and cut-rate goods. But why were American outlet centers crammed with holidaying Europeans snatching up bargain brands by the suitcaseload? Washington developer J.W. (Joe) Kaempfer has provided the answer: Old World shoppers appreciate browsing for top-label goods at deep-discount prices, even at home--so long as the place they do their shopping has style...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: He's Having A Mall | 7/17/2000 | See Source »

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