Patrice Duker Quotes

"Easter is the third-biggest seasonal driver for retailers in malls. The Christmas season — November and December — accounted for 25 percent of their sales last year. The beginning of summer — May and June — accounted for 15. 4 percent of total sales last year. Then came March and April, accounting for 12 percent of sales."

"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."

"Almost every decade has its development of choice. This decade it's the lifestyle center."

"Easter is the third-biggest seasonal driver for retailers in malls. The Christmas season November and December accounted for 25 percent of their sales last year. The beginning of summer May and June accounted for 15. 4 percent of total sales last year. Then came March and April, accounting for 12 percent of sales."

"This is what we expected from March. Retail sales are being impacted by the calendar shift."

"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."