Why are shopping centers and other commercial properties reinventing themselves by adding and integrating more family entertainment attractions and options?

Due to the increase in online shopping, many traditional brick and mortar retail outlets and commercial buildings have become less appealing to the consumer. Vacancy rates have increased. Therefore, more owners and management companies are now either refurbishing a portion of retail or commercial space for family entertainment or trying to attract other operators in the family entertainment space as new tenants, such as: mini golf and game courts like a Puttshack, Swingers indoor golf or other operators; laser tag, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, restaurant / bars, bowling centers, etc.