25 Quotes by Patrice Duker

We've seen gyms go in as anchors. We've seen day spas go in.

When you combine all stores into one brand, you have the economies of scale. It's a very smart move.

We just have to be mindful that what works for one center may not work for another center, because (security) is very site-specific. Overall, what they're trying to do is ensure it's a secure environment for everyone.

It certainly provides them a simple opportunity to draw customers that do not typically go to the mall in January. It helps build that traffic. It is a great tie-in. They also are celebrating that Detroit has it. You all are going to be the highlight.

Overall, the industry still has a lot of strength behind it. I don't think we're in trouble. When you have a calendar shift, you see changes in consumer spending patterns, which is what we saw in March.

Restaurants and theaters are part of the mall-mix gathering steam since the late 1990s, allowing malls to open up to a whole new set of consumers.

Malls are trying to be something to everybody.

This year, we're seeing an even more concerted effort than usual to invest in properties, especially among the largest companies.

What it shows is the Easter shift is working positively for April.