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Global Mall Visionary David Simon Dies at 64
Personnel // March 23, 2026

David Simon, a former investment banker who grew a regional family real estate enterprise into the global retail real estate player Simon Property Group, passed away Sunday (March 22) at the age of 64, Simon Property Group said in a Monday (March 23) press release....

Simon Says Holidays Will Be Tariff Testing Ground for Luxury Retail
Retail // November 03, 2025

It’s a challenging operating and macro environment for retailers. And perhaps no one knows that better than the real estate firm Simon, which owns and invests primarily in shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Simon Property Keeps Betting on Premium Locations as Retail Occupancies Rise
Earnings // August 04, 2025

In a commercial real estate environment still grappling with inflationary pressures, evolving consumer behavior and global economic uncertainty, observers would be forgiven for embracing prevailing narratives about the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Simon Property Group: Elimination of De Minimis Exemption Provides ‘Material Benefit’ to US Retailers
Retail // May 12, 2025

The Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis exemption will be great for American retailers, Simon Property Group Chairman, CEO and President David Simon said Monday (May 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Simon Property CEO Says ‘The Mall Is Safe’ Amid Rising Concerns Over Delta Variant

August 03, 2021
Despite concerns that the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant could impact consumer spending as pandemic anxiety rises again and mask mandates are reintroduced across the U.S., mall operator Simon Property Group is pushing forward as demand for leases increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

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Simon Property Group Sees Retailers Racing to Renew Leases

May 11, 2026
Retailers are looking to renew their leases on space in malls as much as three years before their current lease expires, Simon Property Group CEO, President and Chief Operating Officer Eli Simon said Monday (May 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Global Mall Visionary David Simon Dies at 64

March 23, 2026
David Simon, a former investment banker who grew a regional family real estate enterprise into the global retail real estate player Simon Property Group, passed away Sunday (March 22) at...

Simon Property Group: Elimination of De Minimis Exemption Provides ‘Material Benefit’ to US Retailers

May 12, 2025
The Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis exemption will be great for American retailers, Simon Property Group Chairman, CEO and President David Simon said Monday (May 12). Get the...

Simon Property Group: Digital Ad Campaign Boosts Activity at Malls

February 05, 2025
Activity at malls is getting a boost from a digital advertising campaign and may get an additional push from a potential change to U.S. tariff laws, Simon Property Group Chairman,...