In recent times this has intensified due to retailers going bust, the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. And just like any other shopping area it has empty units that are a bit stuck.
Have a look at the mega-mall's empty spaces.
13. Virgin Money
This was a Virgin Money but has been unused since January. Between the exit and Austen Blake on the upper Arcade. Photo: David Walsh
14. Jane Plum
Jane Plum interiors was on the lower Arcade on the approach to M&S. Photo: David Walsh
15. Uomo
Italian menswear shop Uomo has closed. It was upstairs on The Gallery near Next and Primark. Photo: .
16. Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths has not left Meadowhall, it is in a temporary unit upstairs on Park Lane while this unit opposite is done out. The will leave an empty unit on Park Lane - unless another occupier is found. Photo: David Walsh