I saw many drivers would spend a minute or so waiting for the few parking spots close to the entrance, even though there were lots of spots 10 steps away (may just take extra 5 to 10 seconds to walk?!) and they are not old or physical challenge.
Maybe I am weird but if I drive to a busy shopping area I prefer to park a bit far from entrance as the spots close to entrance always got eager drivers hunting for them and the traffic is always jam there. By the time I parked and walked into the mall, those drivers were still waiting.