As a result, 25% of malls could be closed in the next five years (viaCNBC).

But it’s not all bad news for the industry.

Nordstrom, for instance, reported a successful shift from brick-and-mortar to a souped-up e-commerce platform.

Store closing signs

What shape that takes will be something we will find out soon enough.

JC Penney closing sign

Neiman Marcus signage

Store closed, no signage