America's most successful malls are worth billions and defying the retail meltdown with luxury stores and special events - take a look inside

• Even though many shopping malls are currently suffering, some are doing surprisingly well.
• The most valuable malls in America are worth well over $2 billion each, according to a CNBC report on data from Boenning & Scattergood.
• The most successful malls often include features like pop-up shops, luxury outlets, and experiential stores.

Despite the retail apocalypse claiming stores across the country, some of the most successful malls in the US are bringing in more than $1,000 per square foot in sales.

According to research by the boutique firm Boenning & Scattergood, which was reported by CNBC, the 20 most valuable malls in America bring in around $21 billion in retail sales each year. These malls, owned by the likes of Simon Property Group and Westfield, have few vacancies. In addition to traditional stores, many of the most valuable malls include food halls with local eateries, pop-up shops, and grocers, plus experiences like movie screenings or concerts.

See inside the most valuable malls in America: