Mall-acquisition feud has major implications for Arizona Arizona is a potential prize in Simon Property's proposed purchase of mall owner Macerich. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1MCHCEP A Simon-Macerich combination would open a new chapter for a resurgent industry that has been consolidating, with fewer big players controlling a higher percentage of shopping malls as rental revenue and occupancy rates continue to climb despite threats from online retailing.