Southern Indiana Eastland Mall Loses 29 Year Food Court Favorite

It kind of seems like retail stores and food court favorites are slowly disappearing from Evansville's Eastland Mall.

*Scroll Down To See What Eastland Mall Looked Like in the 1980s
Dear Mall, Please Don't Go

I love going to the mall and stopping in some of my favorite stores all in one place. And I guess that I have passed this on to my son. We make our regular rounds through Eastland Mall searching for Funko Pops, shoes, and cool t-shirts. Let me tell you, if BoxLunch and Hot Topic ever close, it will be the end of times for me!

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Why are Malls Disappearing?

E-commerce: The rise of online shopping has made it easier and more convenient for us to buy what we need without even leaving the couch.
Changing consumer preferences: Younger generations, in particular, are more interested in experiences than material possessions. A lot of them prefer to spend their money on travel, dining out, and other experiences rather than shopping.
Pandemic-related factors: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce and has also made people more cautious about going out in public spaces. This has resulted in reduced foot traffic and sales for malls.

Farewell to a Food Court Favorite

GREAT AMERICAN CHEESESTEAK J WHEELER CANVA

Last week Great Steak 'America's Premier Cheesesteak' closed. Great Steak had been an Eastland Mall food court staple for 29 years. As much as I love our malls, I know that there is less traffic, and certainly fewer people stopping in to grab a meal at the food court.

Upgrade from Food Court to Food Hall

J T WHEELER

Owners Jeff and Tina Wheeler have something very exciting that they are working on. And let's just say that this venture is going to be their vision and something that they have both dreamed of for years.

Then and Now - See Inside Evansville, Indiana's Eastland Mall

Eastland Mall opened in 1981, and it has changed a lot through the years. JC. Penny still anchors the mall on one end, and what was Lazarus Department Store is now Macy's.

Then & Now - Evansville's Washington Square Mall Through the Years

Evansville is home to a lot of unique buildings including the first enclosed retail shopping center in Indiana. Yes, our very own Washington Square Mall was the place to be when it opened in 1963. If you walk through the mall today, you would never guess how alive the shops were, even through the 1980s. Enjoy this walk down memory lane I've put together, and maybe someday there will be new life inside 5011 Washington Ave.

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