Indian River Mall facts for kids
| Location | Vero Beach, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | 6200 20th St. |
| Opening date | 1996 |
| Developer | Edward J. DeBartolo |
| Owner | Kohan Retail Investment Group |
| No. of stores and services | 80+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 5 (3 open, 2 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 737,000 sq ft (68,500 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
The Indian River Mall is a large shopping mall located in Vero Beach, Florida. It first opened its doors in 1996. Today, you can find popular stores like Dillard's, AMC Theatres, and JCPenney there. Two other big spaces, once home to Macy's and Sears, are now empty.
The Mall's Beginning
The Indian River Mall was built by the Edward J. Debartolo Corporation. It opened in 1996.
When it first opened, some of its main stores included JCPenney, Sears, Dillard's, and a store called Burdines.
In 1997, the mall got even bigger! A food court was added, which is a great place to grab a bite to eat. A large 24-screen movie theater also opened, perfect for watching the latest films.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, the Indian River Mall has seen many changes.
In 2005, the Burdines store changed its name and became Macy's.
In 2007, something surprising happened! A customer buying shoes found $5,200 inside them. That's a lot of money!
In 2008, some well-known stores like Gap, Disney Store, and RJ Gator's closed their doors at the mall.
In 2014 and 2015, the mall went through a change in ownership.
In August 2016, a shopping area next to the mall, called the Indian River Plaza, was sold. This plaza has many other popular stores like Best Buy, Ross Dress for Less, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Michaels Arts & Crafts.
Stores That Have Closed
Like many shopping malls, Indian River Mall has seen some stores close over the years.
On August 6, 2019, it was announced that the Sears store at the mall would be closing. It officially closed in October 2019.
Then, on January 8, 2020, Macy's announced it would also be closing its store. It closed in April 2020.
In 2020, the Victoria's Secret store closed. TGI Friday’s, a restaurant, also closed later that year.
In January 2021, Hollister Co. closed its location at the mall.
