A central Florida mall that has been struggling to survive is now on the market. According to a report in Orlando Business Journal, Fashion Square Mall, which was built in 1973, has been listed for sale as a redevelopment opportunity — despite the fact a separate group owns the dirt underneath it
Daily volume of visitors at Fashion Square has been on the decline for several years. On August 9, 2016, Sears announced their intentions to close their store at this mall. The Sears store was demolished in April 2017. Floor & Decor and Orchard Supply Hardware were built to replace Sears. Outparcels on the Seritage site include Longhorn Steakhouse, Mission BBQ, and Olive Garden.
On June 4, 2020, JCPenney announced that it would be closing as part of a plan to close 154 stores nationwide. The store closed on October 18, 2020.
Stores that have closed at the mall in 2022-2023 include Claire’s, Finish Line, Journeys, and T-Mobile. The remaining small chain tenants include Champs Sports, Hot Topic, and Spencer’s.
