From the article, the presence of more people in the malls does not mean that stores are getting more customers. > those simply seeking refuge from the heat co

From the article, the presence of more people in the malls does not mean that stores are getting more customers. > those simply seeking refuge from the heat consume little, some shopping centers are careful not to advertise cool temperatures on their premises. This is not a matter of cranking up the AC to get more people in, it’s more a matter of cranking down the AC to keep from cooling non customers.