Those businesses moving would actually be a good thing I think for both. Title Wave is a great book store, but for a lot of people is kind of inconveniently located, especially people coming into town from the valley or Eagle River. Likewise, REI is the primary outdoor retailer in that area, but with other shops opening in South Anchorage and the Mountain View areas, there's alternate places to go that are more convenient for plenty of folks.

Malls have been dying slow deaths for a few years now, and I'm sure REI and Title Wave could find better deals in other malls to help revitalize one thats struggling (Mall at Sears, University Center, even Dimond Center) and move them to a more easily accessed area to serve more people.