That was a depressing run. I got to the end of that mall much more quickly than I expected. I entered four stores and purchased seven items, six from JCP and one from the other. My efforts will not significantly benefit JCP's bottom line. The big Hallmark store is gone, replaced by one of those no-name places selling cheap crap. (I think I found it up the road at the strip mall next to Staples).
Winner for best shop name - "Socks To Be You".
I had much better luck up the road at Barnes & Noble - which I guess is also technically in a mall, but it's small and more manageable. (or perhaps - it's not crowded because it's full of uppity $$$ stores).