LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Rebecca Carroll of Erie, Pa. stopped by the Chautauqua Mall earlier this week to do a little shopping. She found a couple of cute tops at JCPenney’s, one of the few stores remaining at the mall.
But shoppers like Carroll are becoming increasingly rare as malls across the country face declining foot traffic and store closures.
“I hate to see them all go,” Carroll said. “The stores closed down, and it’s a shame.”…