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Forbes
10-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Bigger Economic Meaning Of Amazon Prime Day
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 01: Mall of America in Minneapolis, United States in August, 1992 - Roller ... More coaster. (Photo by Antonio RIBEIRO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) In addition to the two directly connected to Bloomington, MN's Mall of America, over fifty hotels are within a 10-minute radius of what some describe as the 'Megamall.' The abundance of hotels near what is a globally prominent shopping center is no coincidence. In truth, it's evidence of how many patrons of the Mall of America don't reside nearby. The Megamall is a shopping destination, including for those who drive long distances and even fly to visit its myriad stores, rides, restaurants, and so much more. What does the Mall of America have to do with a column about Amazon Prime Day? Realistically very little, but also quite a lot. To see why, it's useful to remember that the Mall of America wasn't the only shopping locale created for consumers well beyond the metro area in which it was located. Which is where Amazon Prime Day enters the picture. Stop and think about how profoundly Amazon has changed the shopping experience. While a resident of Stillwater, OK once had to drive almost five hours for the greatly expanded variety of Dallas shops and malls, and New Orleanians formerly had to drive over five hours for Houston's far more expansive shelves, now citizens of small towns and smaller cities alike can fulfill nearly every consumptive desire from the comfort of home. Stop and think about that. For the longest time 'just ship it' was the stuff of rich people. Shopping for clothes and other items in stores, they frequently couldn't be bothered with the hassle of bringing market goods home, particularly while traveling, the cost of shipping be damned. As for the rest of us, shipping was a substantial cost. Call it a luxury. Which is the beauty of profit-motivated progress, or one of many beauties. The profit motivated make common what used to be a luxury. Amazon looms large here. Nowadays Amazon Prime members don't even need to bother with 'just ship it.' They know from their Prime membership that whatever they order will arrive within two days, but frequently one day or even less. Considering Prime Day itself, it's now defined in days, with 96 hours of shopping discounts on almost literally 'everything' from the everything store. Which is quite the change. Families used to take shopping trips that could be measured in days, while now they just tap on their phone throughout the day, and as needs come up. No driving, gasoline, meal stops, hotels, or flying required. Not only do would-be shoppers no longer have to endure the expense of travel to shopping locales that never offered even a fraction of what can be had on Amazon with a mouse click, it's worth adding that 'the getting' on Amazon is quite a bit cheaper than it was back in the days of traveling or flying long distances to shop. Precisely because Amazon is buying for enormous numbers of shoppers in the U.S., and for that matter the world, it can command the lowest of prices from producers willing to substantially shrink their margins in return for abundance of buyers brought together by Amazon. Has Amazon and its Prime Day put The Mall of America and others like it out of business? Certainly not. About this, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos never expected to replace brick and mortar in the first place. Instead, Amazon has made the Megamall and others much better, which is what competition always does. As you're reading this, Amazon Prime Day is in full swing. And it's worth thinking about for reasons beyond low prices. What a different world it is thanks to Amazon Prime Day. What a better one too.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Miniso launches 'Lilo & Stitch' pop-up event at Mall of America
Miniso launches 'Lilo & Stitch' pop-up event at Mall of America originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Even Lilo & Stitch aren't immune to the trendy allure of Miniso. The China-based lifestyle company, known for its exclusive partnerships with brands like Pokémon and Care Bears, announced last week that it would add another Minnesota storefront at the Mall of America. While the store isn't yet open, Miniso has set up a pop-up experience at the Bloomington shopping center, celebrating a new collection based around the newly relaunched Disney film. The company has released nearly 200 products around the cuddly blue alien with an enormous appetite. The immersive pop-up, which sits in the mall's North Atrium, includes a preview of the new products as well as heaps of Stitched-themed photo opportunities. Miniso members will get a free gift with any purchase and a 10% off voucher for future visits. The Lilo & Stitch pop-up will be hanging around the Mall of America through June 8, open daily Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A 270-degree movie screen that wraps around the walls has opened in Shakopee
Marcus Theatres unveiled its Screen X theater in Minnesota earlier this month. The 270-degree screen debuted with the opening of Thunderbolts* at Southbridge Crossing Cinema in Shakopee. Screen X, which aims to create a more immersive theater experience, expands films beyond the front-of-theater screen, putting the action on the side walls of the theater as well. The company, which is separate from Marcus Theatres, works with studios to identify scenes that would benefit from the extended screen on a film-by-film basis, Pamela Henson, Marcus Theatres' Director of Media and Communications, said during a media unveiling. Around the country, Screen X is currently available at select theaters from B&B Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres, with AMC planning to open some this summer, per the Hollywood Reporter. However, the only one in Minnesota outside of Southbridge Crossing Cinema is at B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 at the Mall of America. Starting with Thunderbolts*, there are a handful of features and concert films that will be available in Screen X through the end of the year. First up will be Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. Later in the year, 28 Years Later, Predator: Badlands, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, and Wicked: For Good, will be available in Screen X, among other movies.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
You can now ride a train around the Mall of America
Shoppers can now take a "train" around the sprawling Mall of America. The Bloomington megamall has launched the "Star Express," which is open daily and transports families on a "fun and scenic loop" through the mall. The train station can be found at the north entrance of Nickelodeon Universe, between Victoria' Secret and Bath & Body Works. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for kids, and are free for children who are under 3-feet tall. However, Mall of America says these are "introductory prices." Here's the description: "Riders will board the train near the kiosk. Star Express is a nearly ten-minute ride traveling past popular stores throughout the Mall's North Atrium, along with exciting rides in Nickelodeon Universe such as Boots Banana Swing, Avatar Airbender, and the Carousel, before returning back to the station." Click here for more.
