> Most malls are the same. They almost always have at least one large
> store such as a Macy's, Target, Sears, or JC Penny's that serves as an
> anchor store. Some malls have multiple anchor stores. Selection of
> products depends on the store and the mall. There is no rule of thumb
> that says one state has better shopping than another.
Not a rule of thumb, but you will find choices in 'trendy' areas before they
become available elsewhere. I think it's because trends arise in places
like Miami, NYC and LA, and the early success of things drives the move into
other areas.
I don't know about the sales tax issue. I live in a high sales-tax state,
but can easily drive to New Hampshire, with no sales tax, and the only thing
cheaper is liquor. I think the merchants take up the slack on sales tax,
and put it in their own pockets. Liquor isn't enough cheaper (in the
quantities I buy) to pay for the gas to get there.
This probably isn't true everywhere.
Keith
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