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Recent media reports have revealed that elderly people have become a big consumer group of shopping malls in Shanghai.
Perhaps a demographic that rarely gets looked at as big shoppers.
So why are older folks dominating weekday foot traffic in those shopping malls?
And how do the retailers and malls roll out tailored services and social spaces for them as well as their younger counterparts?
Coming to you from our studios in Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm Steve and for today's show I'm joined by Yushin and Yushan, first on the program.
While Shanghai shopping malls buzz with youth on the weekends,
something different occurs on weekdays as elderly residents become the primary patrons.
This trend has prompted mall management to fundamentally reevaluate their operational strategies,
moving beyond mere commerce to create inclusive multi-generational community hubs.
They are now actively designing environments that cater to the social and practical needs of older visitors,
while simultaneously ensuring the space remains appealing to the younger generation.
The key question is how these retail centers are adapting their amenities, their programming,
and overall atmosphere to successfully serve these two very distinct groups throughout the week.
This evolution reflects a broader understanding of the mall's role as a vital public space in the modern city.
Good afternoon, Yushun and Yushan.
Thanks for being here, shopping malls.
Do you guys still?
I mean, when I was a teenager,