The Outlet Shoppes mall in Laredo opened in March and has done brisk business since—including cash transactions that are likely indication of spending from Mexican residents from across the border.
CNBC's Jane Wells reports two publicly-traded developers are counting on the free flow of Mexican shoppers after building a 400,000 square foot outlet mall in Laredo, Texas.
Paul O'Donnell picked up on the news for the Dallas Morning News, offering more perspective on the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo.
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