A mall-wide refurbishment was done between January 1988 and October 1989. An abandoned Wieboldt's was sectioned into stores; the largest being Carson Pirie Scott. Sears set up shop in the North Mall. Two separate cinema operations were consolidated into the new Ford City 14 megaplex, which opened in August 1990.

A 2010s snapshot of the mall's Main Entrance, which leads into the Food City Food Court.
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The North Mall strip center is promoted with signage. Stores such as Sears, Anna's Linens and Office Depot have been shuttered since this image was taken. Conway (Fashion Discount) and Fallas have also come and gone.

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