By Brad Kava
Remember when there were water stores everywhere. Remember when all coffee shops were local and sold it for way less than a dollar, and then all of a sudden, Starbucks sprouted like mushrooms on every corner charging minimum wage for two fancy brews?
Malls have always reflected the American mainstream. That's why Warren Buffett invests in companies that populate them, selling jewelry, candy and teen clothing.
So what's the hottest product in Capitola Mall. What shop has the most real estate there, by numbers, anyway?
Could it be sweets? Coffee? Jewelry? Phones? Women's Clothes? Surf gear?
Make your best guess in the comments and then look at the slide show for some answers.
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