💬 OT Does anyone else hope malls make a comeback?

[SirMarco]

I remember when Spring Hill Mall was poppin'. That place is less than 20% occupied right now. It was recently taken over by West Dundee, or part of it was. They built an outdoor music area. Any owner of that place has been trying to revive it for the last 15 years. Eventually they are just going to give up.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Malls have fallen into a degenerative mess, pass

Not all of them. Down here Yorktown remodeled reciently. Some of the outlying big department stores are empty though. Oakbrook is very nice still.

I have been doing some shopping the last few weeks as I am doing a bunch of remodeling and redecorating at my house. I was amazed at how busy the malls were. The budget, big lot type of stores were packed. You couldn't tell people are hurting financially by how long the lines were at the checkout counters. But does explain the credit card debt climbing. lol

 

[Vivid]

Thankfully, I only set foot in Gurnee Mills via the Bass Pro Shop entrance, and I don't leave Bass Pro. Otherwise, I'd be all Gran Torino on those fucking idiots.

I haven’t set foot in Gurnee mills (not including Bass Pro) in about 10 years.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Another Stratford alumni here. Grew up there. Then when Charlestowne got built in the early 90's and now it's a shell too.

Parts of it are being demolished, I don't think the whole mall is. What remains was to be redeveloped. When I drove by the alma mater (Sears) over at Stratford, one of the loading dock areas was completely flooded.

Sbarro has a white cheddar mac & cheese that was really good.

 

[frank]

The outside Premium Outlet malls around here are still quite populated, pretty much the inside malls as well. Though I'm sure it has declined, it is still getting decent traffic.

Down here by us the outdoor mall places are always busy but those seem be the outlet style concept.

Sarasota mall the weekends it’s packed with all ages, weekdays just retired walkers getting in steps.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Worked at Stratford and Orland Square Malls in the late 80s, very early 90s

No issues with malls. If anything, good for trying on clothes and Sbarros pizza

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Down here by us the outdoor mall places are always busy but those seem be the outlet style concept.

Sarasota mall the weekends it’s packed with all ages, weekdays just retired walkers getting in steps.

Sarasota Square on Tamiami Trail by 41 of The Mall at University Town Center by University Pkwy & 75?

The one by University Town seems to always be busy. Especially with all the strip malls around it. Traffic in that area is horrible these days.

 

[LikeABauce302]

When I visit Mexico for work, the hotel I stay in is attached to a massive mall. The place is always busy too. It's kind of fun to walk through because it feels like a step back in time. Just about every single store front is occupied and overall the place seems to be thriving. There is even a Sears that's still open. Maybe it's just that particular spot because it is a wealthy part of Mexico, and somewhat of a tourist area.

 

[frank]

Sarasota Square on Tamiami Trail by 41 of The Mall at University Town Center by University Pkwy & 75?

The one by University Town seems to always be busy. Especially with all the strip malls around it. Traffic in that area is horrible these days.

Sarasota square will be going away soon, except for Costco / movie theater. They will be building condos / apartments on that property and have dining / entertainment/ shopping options.

about the same they will be doing at York Town mall shortly.

 

[radioguy6]

this thread has me craving a slice and some Sbarros baked ziti

 

[Fish]

I always seem to goto outlet malls that are more expensive than buying shit at a regular store. I must be doing it wrong.

I do want to goto aurora soon since they opened a Direct Tool outlet there and sometimes their prices are better. Sometimes it’s like $5-$10 difference.

 

[frank]

Cinnabon sounds good about now

 

[v6buicks]

What if a smaller mall was filled with almost ALL food and beverage vendors? Nano/micro brews, grilles, distilleries, bakeries, coffee, maybe even a farmers market. Something for everyone and all year long. The common areas could be seating and live entertainment. It might be stinky in a closed building but modifications could be made of course. Idk. Talking out my ass cause you all made me hungry.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Our malls are fucking booming still

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

What if a smaller mall was filled with almost ALL food and beverage vendors? Nano/micro brews, grilles, distilleries, bakeries, coffee, maybe even a farmers market. Something for everyone and all year long. The common areas could be seating and live entertainment. It might be stinky in a closed building but modifications could be made of course. Idk. Talking out my ass cause you all made me hungry.

It’s called a food hall. Already a concept…..


Here’s one of many around me https://www.edgewaterpublicmarket.com/

 

[v6buicks]

It’s called a food hall. Already a concept…..


Here’s one of many around me https://www.edgewaterpublicmarket.com/

Well then it's perfect. Bring em to dead malls! I'm tired of seeing them rot or torn down for warehouse space that the public can't gather in.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

When I visit Mexico for work, the hotel I stay in is attached to a massive mall. The place is always busy too. It's kind of fun to walk through because it feels like a step back in time. Just about every single store front is occupied and overall the place seems to be thriving. There is even a Sears that's still open. Maybe it's just that particular spot because it is a wealthy part of Mexico, and somewhat of a tourist area.

Sears Mexico is NOT related to Sears here. They paid us a royalty percentage of sales to use the name and logos (Sears and Kmart) in Mexico. Coles Myer (a major chain in Australia and New Zealand) also did the same.

 

[LikeABauce302]

this thread has me craving a slice and some Sbarros baked ziti

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Sears Mexico is NOT related to Sears here. They paid us a royalty percentage of sales to use the name and logos (Sears and Kmart) in Mexico. Coles Myer (a major chain in Australia and New Zealand) also did the same.

I just recently found out Sears here still exists….and fuck them lol

 

[BOTTLEFED]

I was in Stratford a few months ago for my "curiosity" and its a ghost town only thing left is FYE record store and kohl's, It was funny talking to the guy in FYE he is holding out for something good to happen lol. I watched that mall being built when I was a kid so its sad to see where things have gone, HOWEVER, I can't stand being in places with a bunch of dickhead kids running around, GET OFF MY LAWN!

 

[Mook]

I was in Stratford a few months ago for my "curiosity" and its a ghost town only thing left is FYE record store and kohl's, It was funny talking to the guy in FYE he is holding out for something good to happen lol. I watched that mall being built when I was a kid so its sad to see where things have gone, HOWEVER, I can't stand being in places with a bunch of dickhead kids running around, GET OFF MY LAWN!

Can only buy your jeans online now?

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Can only buy your jeans online now?

nOpE I HiT BUCklE WhEn NEceSaARRy

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I wanna see Joe in a pair of khakis. Maybe cargo pants.

 

[v6buicks]

only thing left is FYE record store and kohl's, It was funny talking to the guy in FYE he is holding out for something good to happen lol.

Lol FYE is a store chain that seems to have gone to complete shit since CDs and DVDs went away. They seem to have a decent amount of vinyl, but the rest is like anime plushies and stupid dust collectors for movie and video game nerds. Another piece of the bygone era which will ensure that malls are never the same again.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Lol FYE is a store chain that seems to have gone to complete shit since CDs and DVDs went away. They seem to have a decent amount of vinyl, but the rest is like anime plushies and stupid dust collectors for movie and video game nerds. Another piece of the bygone era which will ensure that malls are never the same again.

Fuuuuck...

Fye is where I got Significant Other....