Traffic at outlet malls is recovering much faster than at traditional shopping malls. Shoppers prefer the lower density approach of outlet malls with their wide outdoor walkways & common areas. New outlet malls are also sized right often running between 350,000 & 400,000 sq ft. Outlet malls outperform alternatives in that they represent only about 1% of retail space but generate about 10% of retail sales. Through late September, foot traffic at traditional malls was off 33% while traffic at outlet malls was only off by 6%.