[hinckley buzzard]

The fact is, that shopping malls were designed essentially as something akin to amusement parks, back in the day when shopping was widely considered and accepted as a form of entertainment.

It is a form of entertainment that has become too expensive and the people are finding cheaper ways to spend their leisure time.

[GlockThe Vote]

Most of these stores also are retail ripoffs.

[Secret Agent Man]

People do not want to stroll around a place they are worried about being physically in danger by others there.

People also do not want to waste as much time in a mall anymore.