The recent Refinitiv/Ipsos reading on consumer sentiment around reopening the economy suggests that the bulk of consumers are willing to attend a live concert, theater performance or movie theater — when there is a proven coronavirus vaccine, even if that’s a year or more from now. This doesn’t bode well for mall retailers that had already been hurting from weak store traffic pre-coronavirus pandemic. Recently, Simon Property sued Gap for not paying rent, and if shoppers are not ready to return to the mall, owners could potentially face more financial trouble. This is reflected in the Refinitiv earnings forecasts. What’s