Merritt Square Mall facts for kids
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| Location | Merritt Island, Florida, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 28°21′16″N 80°41′14″W / 28.35451°N 80.68709°W |
| Opening date | July 9, 1970 |
| Developer | Alpert Investment |
| Owner | Namdar Realty Group |
| No. of anchor tenants | 5 |
| Total retail floor area | 810,814 square feet (75,327.1 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Public transit access |  SCAT bus: 3, 4 |
Merritt Square Mall is a popular shopping mall located in Merritt Island, Florida. It first opened its doors in 1970. This mall is home to several large stores, often called "anchor stores." These include J. C. Penney, Dillard's, Macy's, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and Sears.
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History of Merritt Square Mall
Merritt Square Mall opened in 1970. It is the oldest mall in Brevard County, Florida. When it first opened, its main stores were Jordan Marsh, Ivey's, and J. C. Penney.
Mall Changes Over Time
The mall stayed the same for many years. Then, in 1985, plans were made to make it bigger. This plan added more shopping space. A new department store, Sears, also joined the mall in 1989. Sears moved from its old location in Rockledge to the mall.
Over the years, the mall has had different owners. Today, it is owned by the Namdar Realty Group.
New Stores and Closures
In 2013, a store called Sports Authority opened at the mall. However, it closed in 2016 when the company went out of business. An Ollie's Bargain Outlet then opened in that spot in 2018.
In 2021, it was announced that the Sears store at the mall would be closing. It was part of a plan to close many Sears stores across the country. The Sears store closed on May 2, 2021.
What You Can Find at the Mall
Merritt Square Mall has many different stores and restaurants. It also has a Cobb's Theatre 16 & IMAX. This means you can watch movies on a giant screen!
