WSJ explains:
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Alternatively, from my experience, there is a back parking lot in most malls that is not intuitively easy to find. This is designed purposely in this fashion and it it usually close to the mall (just on the backside). This is in general for the employees. Regardless of how busy it is, stores need to get their employees parked and working, so when they start a job at a mall store, they are told how to get to the "secret" parking lot. I have never seen these parking lots designated "employee only." The lots are just not found by most outsiders so that it is not a concern for the mall when the random shopper finds and parks in the area.
So when you go shopping this holiday season think WSJ and EPJ. Try the EPJ method and see if you can find the hidden backside employee parking lot or use the WSJ method and stop at a spot where you can see the most parking spots.
