Retail has bifurcated into commodity goods (paper towels, basic items) purchased online and experiential goods/services (dining, trying on clothing, entertainment) purchased in physical locations, making commodity retail assets bad investments while experiential retail in top locations remains valuable.

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Speaker

Bruce Flatt

Evidence Quote

if you want to buy paper towels, you usually don't go to the mall. You just order it online...if you want to have a meal and you want to go and try on a shirt or pair of pants or have some fun for the afternoon, you go to the mall.

Source

Lessons from a lifetime of investing and outperforming | Bruce FlattThe Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:19:01 AM

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