Analyze the ongoing retail apocalypse by exploring the rise of e-commerce and its impact on physical stores. Discuss how discount clothing chain closures, like Forever 21’s in ID, WA, and UT, serve as economic indicators of shifting consumer behavior. Examine the socio-economic effects of these closures on local employment and community dynamics. Highlight survival strategies that other retailers are employing to adapt and innovate in the evolving retail landscape. Forecast potential new uses for vacant retail spaces and the future of the retail industry in the face of technological advancements and sustainability concerns.