Malls are dying in the USA, too. The big "anchor stores" like Sears, JC Penney, and Macy's are either struggling or defunct. Small shops dedicated to fast fashion and clutter were already struggling before Trump's latest tariff push or COVID closures. The North Town Mall in Spokane is not great, the Spokane Valley mall is not what it was 20 years ago, and the Silver Valley Mall in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is only thriving because local sporting goods emporium Black Sheep turned it into a hunting/hiking/fishing/camping destination with departments in formerly vacant store spaces. It's pretty awesome to see pallets of ammunition, racks of sleeping bags, and life jackets galore where once there were scented candles or youth brand clothing.