Stores in the US once occupied by now - bankrupt retailers are being converted into office space . Target , the latest mall operator to enter the arena , is partnering Industrious to bring co - working to some of its centres . Other well - known brands such as Regus and WeWork are also opening in malls , while retail chains including Target - Rodamco - Target have started experimenting with co - working . Start - ups Cowork at the Mall and Bespoke are using the co - working model to appeal to growing retail focused firms . The market is predicted to grow 25 % per annum through 2023 , according to a report from Jones Lang LaSalle .
Stores in the US once occupied by now-bankrupt retailers are being converted into office space. Macerich, the latest mall operator to enter the arena, is partnering Industrious to bring co-working to some of its centres. Other well-known brands such as Regus and WeWork are also opening in malls, while retail operators including Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield have started experimenting with co-working. Start-ups Cowork at the Mall and Bespoke are adapting the co-working model to appeal to growing retail focused firms. The sector is predicted to grow 25% per annum through 2023, according to a report from Jones Lang LaSalle.