Australia's Westfield acquired the mall in late 1986, but waited until late 1998 to change its name to WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN SOUTH SHORE. A 2-year-long renovation was completed at this time. This project (in light gray) added Sears, Lord & Taylor and approximately twenty-four inline stores. The complex now covered around 1,167,000 leasable square feet and contained 124 stores and services. Free parking was provided for 4,500 autos.

An early 2000s aerial view of WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN SOUTH SHORE. Sears appears on the right. Moving toward the left, we have Lord & Taylor and Macy's. J.C. Penney occupies the anchor box in the upper left.
Photo from www.westfield.com / The Westfield Group

A view of the mall's interior, showing decor added as part of a late 1990s refurbishment. Since this snapshot was taken, the inside of the complex has been given another floor-to-ceiling face lift.

Photo from www.eyecorp.com