It's so large and everyone knows about it. The malls have taken notice, teaming up with airlines, hotels and tour operators to offer shopping-themed travel packages. Retailers, meanwhile, realize the buying power of vacationers and want space in resort communities. And the resort stores really reflect that. They are performing well above the rest.
People today lead busy lives.
They juggle commuting, work and family obligations. That leaves little time for trips to the mall. But on vacation, they don't have to live by the clock. They can stroll in and out of stores and weigh what they want to buy. They even have time to try on clothes, a luxury that many harried shoppers skip in their daily lives.