Reviving New Jersey Malls: How Small Businesses Are Breathing New Life Into Vacant Spaces
In 2021, Nika and Alban Corbett opened Curate Noir at Moorestown Mall, a neglected space. Only a few stores were open, and the mall’s once-bustling hallways were empty. The epidemic forced numerous long-standing tenants to close, while nationwide movements in online shopping had already hurt traditional malls. Despite uncertainty, the Corbetts recognized an opportunity. Their…

