US malls haven't been this empty since 2012 By: CNBC.com News July 03, 2018 at 11:34 AM EDT U.S. malls haven't been this empty since 2012. The news comes as retailers like Toys R Us and Bon-Ton have filed for bankruptcy and shuttered hundreds of locations. Read More >> Related Stocks: Amazon.com GX Defense Tech ETF General Growth Properties Macerich Co Simon Property Group Taubman Centers