They're big, they're confusing and they're packed to the brim with discounts, deals and designer label clothing. In between the chain stores, food courts and loitering teenagers are secret strategies used by retailers and architects to keep you – and your money – in their malls. We reveal all the clever tactics used to lure you in and leave you with a lighter hip pocket.
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