Labelscar: The Retail History Blog

Perhaps the greatest thing about the World Wide Web is that it has taught each of us that as obscure as our passions and interests seem to be, there are other people out there who share them. Blogging has brought me into contact with numerous like-minded people who have enriched my life and given me new perspectives on a variety of subjects that I hold dear.

One of my peculiar interests is shopping centers and the retail business, but I am not alone in my pursuits. I am proud to share an excellent new blog by Jason Damas and Ross Schendel, Labelscar, that probes the state of retailing now and in the past, along with the relationship of retailing to urban form. A special focus is given to "dead malls," the increasing number of retail centers nationwide that have outlived their economic usefulness and community relevance, becoming stark reminders of the excesses of a consumer society.

I salute Jason and Ross on their blogging endeavor and wish them success in their blogging endeavor. If you have any interest whatsoever in malls, check out Labelscar.