
Dying malls seek second life as entertainment destinations
As Americans increasingly shop online and stay at home, can malls find new community appeal? Les Sandler has seen the future of the American mall, and it involves blacklight mini golf courses, archery tag (foam-tipped arrows, don’t worry), and interactive batting cages. Sandler and his son Jonah run Scene75, a Dayton, Ohio–based company that’s found a niche in the new retail economy renovating old warehouses and big box stores to create massive entertainment centers. Since launching in 2009, their company has transformed furniture warehouses, former Kmarts, and other retail real estate into family-friendly venues filled with attractions and games... ...more RSK: Maybe even some indoor golf? Actually re-purposing might be a good thing. I would also look at housing on the sites as well. Ken Notes: Any retail space will have to be a destination. McDonald`s figured this out decades ago with Playlands. Do not forget boomers are now in there 70`s and are looking for things to do other than run for president.
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Dying malls seek second life as entertainment destinations

As Americans increasingly shop online and stay at home, can malls find new community appeal?

Les Sandler has seen the future of the American mall, and it involves blacklight mini golf courses, archery tag (foam-tipped arrows, don’t worry), and interactive batting cages.

Sandler and his son Jonah run Scene75, a Dayton, Ohio–based company that’s found a niche in the new retail economy renovating old warehouses and big box stores to create massive entertainment centers. Since launching in 2009, their company has transformed furniture warehouses, former Kmarts, and other retail real estate into family-friendly venues filled with attractions and games...

...more

RSK: Maybe even some indoor golf? Actually re-purposing might be a good thing. I would also look at housing on the sites as well.

Ken Notes: Any retail space will have to be a destination. McDonald`s figured this out decades ago with Playlands. Do not forget boomers are now in there 70`s and are looking for things to do other than run for president.

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