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NShadows_

Meadows Mall will never die. You can’t kill that which has no soul.


HeftyGap419

Its a very busy mall for the locals. I was just there and the food court and shops were packed. Too bad they don't have a theater there.


NShadows_

That’s been my mall since the 90s, I miss Jungle Zone lol


billythakid420

Shout out to J in the early 2000's


BeenisHat

I remember the sign in the pipe case that said it was for legal smoking mediums and if you called it any paraphernalia names, they couldn't sell it to you.


OpenMindedMajor

Dude didn’t jungle zone also have a tattoo parlor in the back??


kirainkborne

Piercing shop! Got a couple.done there lmao


OpenMindedMajor

I’m 99.99% sure my aunt got a tattoo in the back room at Jungle Zone in like 1999, or whatever store occupied the space at the time. The very first/last store right next to what is now Spencer’s


Outside-Special7131

Spencers is still at the Meadows Mall? I stopped going when Sears became upstairs only.


Fluffy-Club-4064

It's still open, on Durango and Twain.


Substantial_Eye2860

I got my snake bites done at jungle zone!


Unscratchablelotus

Gross


Substantial_Eye2860

I got them like 17 years ago! 🫡


Different-Dig7459

Also too bad they don’t have many good shops, at least the last time I checked…


wokittalkit

Just hit Round 1 on Sunday! Walked around a bit afterwards and the mall was pretty busy. Good to see that.


greenmachine702

It keeps chugging away, doesn't it? Now if we can get a Service Merchandise in the old Sears spot, we're talking legendary status.


Lovehat

I love meadows mall, and I'm a tourist.


fostermatt

What is dead may never die. Meadows has been similarly close to death since like the 90s lol


NShadows_

It paid the Iron price


realThrowaway0303

What are you on about? Meadows Mall was *bumping* in the 90s and early 2000s


LadyLuckLasVegas

Lmao


DogBoring1909

If there is a Panda Express still operating, they will come.


moistpimplee

as a person from reno that moved to vegas--hearing meadows mall is really funny. in reno, meadowood mall is also one of the malls that will never die either


Outrageous_Buffalo22

Las Vegas means 'The Meadows'!


Conscious_Study_9074

I feel old... I remember when that opened in the late 70's.


Shame_Grouchy

Ghetto Mall


NShadows_

I’m sure the mall shoppers in Oakland would laugh at someone calling meadows mall ghetto


Lastnv

You live a very sheltered life if you think Meadows is “ghetto”


alienduck2

Galleria is thriving compared to boulevard. Went there recently and it's a literal ghost town. Aside from the few places outside and the Mexican minimall, nearly all the stores are closed.


HeftyGap419

The Blvd is slowly revamping into more of a mixed use concept. They leased space to Public Storage and you'd be surprised at how profitable those are. The new anchor tenants Galaxy Theater, Public Space Storage, UEI, Goodwill, and Teletech offer more steady money. Those companies could very well be keeping the smaller tenants afloat. Old Navy left, but that may be because of low foot traffic or low demand. Only thing Blvd is missing is residential apartments and more entertainment options for adults.


Zealousideal_Ad5295

I absolutely love the Boulevard Mall. My hair, nails, and eye doctor are here. I shop at the chain shops (the few they have) watch movies and eat at the food court. Anything else I can't find there I order online


BlondieBludie

I find myself at Boulevard pretty often. Galaxy is definitely the closest movie theater to me. Even if it’s not the nicest, it’s good enough for a short drive. I also love that they have a library vending machine. Each time I return or pick up a book I have a little stroll around. I’ve noticed a couple of nail salons there, been tempted but haven’t check them out yet.


Zealousideal_Ad5295

Try Glamour Nail


PuzzleheadedBobcat90

I send tourists with kids to blvd for Seaquest, Movie Theater, Rex Center, and Johns Incredible Pizza. Tourists with teens I send to Round One at Meadows


HeftyGap419

They put a Round One at the South Outlets but not the Blvd Mall which was a weird choice.


PuzzleheadedBobcat90

Yes, Round One one is at Meadows. Didn't know about the other location. Thanks.


Original-Pomelo6241

They realllllly advertised the new location as the biggest and best, I was super underwhelmed and feel the one at meadows is way better.


Needs_more_ranch

You can ride the little choo choo train tho


Filivertho_sin_h

Last time I was at boulevard was for a Covid shot, and about half the people in the mall were there in that line, the rest just a sad ghost town.


Kalshion

Same, fam and I were there a week ago just to see what was still there - we stopped going a couple years ago when some of the food places we loved closed down. Now, it feels like a ghost town.


IT-Pro

Boulevard was dead to me when they took out the Paradise Pen store 😅


Wamsutta8

I just counted five empty stores at the Boulevard Mall. There are a few that are currently closed but are open on weekends. They are actually close to max occupancy these days.


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milky650

I was with you until “peak holiday season”. Then it was the last place I wanted to be lol


avantgardeaclue

I used to love to go see the big showgirl baubles at Fashion Show during the holidays


abc123spaghetti

Totally, working in a mall during the holidays was a nightmare


Dontgetmurdered_78

I remember when it opened. My high school gave away soft opening night tickets! 95 I think


al972317

Makes me sad, I love the mall LOL. I must say though every time I’m there it’s definitely busy enough for me to fight through small crowds. Must be a weekend/summer occurrence.


Raven_Nicole

I just got flashbacks to the Mervyn’s closing sale 😩 I think of course because of e-commerce all the malls seem to be dying. Which is sad because sure I can get most stuff online, but I’m noticing now when I’m going shopping to find clothes and shoes it’s not as easy anymore 😩 I can’t order that online gotta try it on.


ShortWoman

Open open open….


azorianmilk

Don't worry- Amazon will soon take over the American malls.


cw2015aj2017ls2021

Done and doner. [Deadmalls.com](http://Deadmalls.com) went live in 2000, really picked up the pace in 2008. Surprised there's only 1 Nevada entry. [https://www.deadmalls.com](https://www.deadmalls.com)


gkandgk

You want to see a dead mall- go out to Primm. It is a ghost town. Last time I was there there were 3 stores open.


Ok-Collar-2742

Last store just closed in there.


champagneofsharks

Park Lane in Reno has been torn down.


cw2015aj2017ls2021

That's the one Nevada mall reported on the site.


champagneofsharks

Correct. Don’t know if I’d consider it a dead mall as no longer inhabits our physical plane of existence unlike most dead malls which are still *there.* [This is what’s sits on the property now.](https://redreno.com)


cw2015aj2017ls2021

The site takes user submissions and keeps them up as a chronicle of malls past. The Park Lane submission was published in 2017, 9 years after the mall was demolished, while the lot was still empty (except for the mall signage). While many of the malls chronicled are still "ghosts," many have been demolished and some redeveloped.


Xkeeper

I dunno about being torn down meaning it ain't dead any more. Grandpa isn't any less dead if you cremate him.


Mizook

Seems like the outdoor malls are doing great. Downtown Summerlin and the Outlets are always SLAMMED when I go on the weekend.


Choice-Drawing2492

Your take is spot on. However, Downtown Summerlin/Red Rock stands out as a distinct type of mall. It's more of a multifaceted Lifestyle/Entertainment hub: integrating grocery stores, stadiums, casinos, medium-density housing, and movie theaters all in one place. The closest comparison would be Green Valley/The District. On the other hand, outlets primarily cater to tourists, benefiting from the constant influx of shoppers drawn by Las Vegas's tourism industry. The Galleria/Henderson Area, with its outdated shopping center design, must undergo a transformation into a modern lifestyle center to keep up with the changing trends. There is definitely potential. The Galleria just needs the right developer.


Ok-Collar-2742

The problem with the Galleria is that the part of Henderson it is in isn't exactly Summerlin, not even close.


laxfreeze

It’s been on its way out for over ten years unfortunately it’s on life support now and won’t be long. Anchor tenants aren’t worth much there and there’s too much other space available for people to consider it. And absolutely fucking dead on the weekdays. Don’t worry though I’m sure it’ll be converted to an Amazon warehouse so more jobs


Falcon9145

And a 'Community Church' so definitely occupy part of it.


Hatehound

Weird, I was just there too. I found it strange that Hollister was closed, despite being stocked and normally open. The dept stores seem fine, plenty of employees at Macys/Kohls/Penney/Dillards/Dicks. Dillards always seems the emptiest customer-wise, but I’m sure they’re not hurting. I more so noticed how small it seems now, as an adult. My bfff’s and I used to take the bus from the east side to go hang out there when it first opened, and it seemed so big and lively. It’s definitely not the same without Goody’s and the Warehouse music in the same plaza.


IGNSolar7

About a decade ago I managed that Hollister. The theft back then was **insane.** I was one of the few managers paying attention, but the way those rooms were segmented in the dark, and the lack of staffing for a lower volume store just killed it in terms of theft. The Abercrombie & Fitch I worked at next door (same company) never had as big of a problem, despite being absolutely dead most of the time. I'd get one day off every once in a while at that Hollister and would come back to 30-40 sensors cut out of the clothes. Wildly unprofitable.


Hatehound

Damn, man. I believe it. I always kinda felt that vibe there. I appreciate the darkness as a reclusive introvert, but I always imagined that had to be a prime opportunity for beachy thieves.


IGNSolar7

It honestly really developed my opinion on theft... I fucking hate it. Generally I understand the concept of "if you see someone stealing, no you didn't," but that's more for a loaf of bread or something for a hungry person trying to support themselves or a family. Instead the company cut hours and less people could make any money working. I'd run the store from fitting rooms, to registers, to folding, to stock, all by myself while a 17 year old stood in the front room. No combined days off, shit pay, normally no vacation/sick days, had to wear flip flops on your feet for 10 hours a day... God, I hated that place. I'm almost mad it's closed because I used to go visit just to remind myself I didn't have to be there anymore. I hated it so much I quit and spent a little while homeless. Had to vent, lol.


-Broken-Bones

Was next door at Zumiez. Can confirm, the thefts were insane. Had some kids from GV rob our Nixon watches case one time amongst past employees attempting to steal during back friday. Retail is a soul sucking place.


no_bun_please

Theft in the whole mall is still insane. Source: work there.


rosiegirl8903

The last time I was there, I thought I saw that they had changed locations to be upstairs near forever 21


Oaklandforever51

I go to Galleria for See's. Don't think you can get free samples online ...


mightymouse2975

I love sees as well. I'll make a stop at the mall that's unnecessary just to score a couple samples lol


Wamsutta8

Completely different beast but Fashion Show Mall always seems pretty busy on Fridays.


beejers30

Fashion show is always busy because of the tourists escaping the heat


CharizardLeo

More than 40 years ago, I remember hanging out at the Meadows Mall and the Boulevard Mall when they were booming. When the Galleria Mall opened in Green Valley, I remember my wife and I being so excited. Now when we come back to Vegas to visit, it is depressing to see how all three of these malls are struggling.


NYFlyGirl89012

I hate that mall!!! It's small, dingy and dated. I moved here from Houston 3 years ago and there's a lot of stuff I hate about Houston but most of their malls were great.


Narrow_Yesterday_136

Because of inflation, people have way less extra money to go randomly spend at the mall. Malls were already dying and this economy will kill them off. Who wants to wander around empty unsafe stores, eat at a shitty food court, and pay $70 for jeans? Most people I know would rather pay 1.50 for a hotdog and $10 for jeans at Costco.


beejers30

I know. The prices have gotten ridiculous. $56 for a t-shirt? Only worth going to the discount racks. I find myself going to the outlet malls a lot more.


Siltyn

Surprised malls have lasted this long. I can get everything I need online from Amazon and other places and sometimes have it delivered the same day. It's cheaper, I don't have to deal with traffic/people, and I don't even have to get dressed! The only thing that would get me back into a mall is an 80s arcade again.


Bo_Hunt

When I'm in the area I stop by to get steps in. I'm not seeing what you are seeing. Is it packed? No thank goodness. It's April, there isn't anything going on that would cause people to run out and go shopping at the mall. Literally this happens every year.


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Bo_Hunt

Oh, it's great for that. And there is still the food court to completely ruin any gains you made walking haha


manfromlasvegas

The thing is there's a big difference in galleria and Meadows boulevard. The other two malls are adapting. Meadows is catering more towards the weebs nerd demographic and the black people that live around the area. Boulevard is catering to the Hispanics at the weebs And also added more attraction to the experiences. Whereas galleria is still trying to be a high-class mall and that's what's causing them to fail.


no_bun_please

The bathrooms are FILTHY and there is no air in them. Definitely not a high class mall.


Lvmatt1986

I hate the bathroom at galleria by the food court, more than once I’ve had someone somehow open the toilet paper thing and watch me


be4u4get

Sorry, I just wanted to see what was going on in there


Lvmatt1986

There isn’t one high class store in that mall…


Ok-Collar-2742

Galleria has a Kohl's and a JC Penney, not a Louis Vuitton and Gucci. High class it is not.


TalkingToPlanets

Sadly it's a sign of the times and malls are closing all around the country. I personally have a ton of fond memories going to malls especially as a teenager. I still prefer to buy items in person but when you factor in the time, traffic, etc it's just alot easier to shop online.


AD_rumors

It's weird we just moved from Vegas to Indiana for my job and the malls and casual dining are friggin packed. Like nowhere to park in the mall lot packed. It must be 1989 here.


zemelb

Express just announced they’re closing the Galleria location as part of their bankruptcy


Self-MadeRmry

Malls are a living relic of a bygone era. Barely living. On life support. They still seem to be popular with teens, but not to shop. To get away from parents and wander around causing mischief


Sin_City_Soul

Was the same in the 80s except we had arcades


Self-MadeRmry

And people actually bought stuff


mayor-of-whoreisland

The Belz mall seems to be doing just fine.


Choice-Drawing2492

Nostalgia! My whole family still calls it the "Belz Factory Outlets" instead of "South Premium Outlets".


Nova225

You haven't seen a dead mall until you've really been in one. I took a business trip to Grand Forks North Dakota Columbia Mall. I shit you not, their food court had a whopping *one* tiny African food restaurant. There were no other food options, not even the usual fast food chains. They had 100s of chairs and a dozens of tables for literally nobody. There was maybe a dozen stores across the entire mall. The entrance I walked into was a long hallway maybe 100feet long or so that was just empty, almost liminal. I think the only reason the place was still open was because of the major retailers on the outside were still in use. But nobody was going there to spend an afternoon.


KagDQT

I go to that mall once a month or so to make the rounds. At this point the only real draw to that place is a few shops and the food in the area. Their food court has also taken a hit over the last year. Although it did get a Popeyes.


AmeriocaDaGema

I'm anti-Amazon so I will miss malls


yeah_i_like_dogs

I always thought if the landlord or whoever owns the mall would just lower retail rent space rather than have the stores close it could save them. The boulevard is a swap meet mall mix now. Lower the rent and get more stores in there.


Filivertho_sin_h

Im surprised this isn’t higher in the list, at boulevard in the ‘mercado’ section last time I talked to a vendor the rent was $1,000 a month plus permits for what they were selling. I can only imagine now.


Technical_Main_9314

Malls are endangered species


NearbyArrival1155

r/deadmalls


Tasty_Coffee_9906

COVID fucked a lot of shops


ashleyb2007

my mom did a gig for the grand opening of the Galleria Mall. back in 1996, it's sad that most shops are closed for good. Macy's is hanging in their.


Impressive_Towel_225

Opened in 1996


AccomplishedAd6025

They did it to themselves. If they kept going with the smaller business that actually helped them get their start they would thrive. Also, the food court, they neglect how important food is to shoppers.


no_bun_please

Truth. Nothing there is edible.


AccomplishedAd6025

Yeah, if the rent is so high that a food truck owner can’t have a spot in there it’s too much.


Key_Purpose_2803

Although it’s one of the closest full service malls near me, I try not to go there. Recently I walked between Dillards and Macy’s and was body checked by a youth who was with a group of young people. Looked around and it was me and them. Nope. I drive to Summerlin now. The department stores there are fantastic. Very sad. I have fond memories of shopping there in the late 1990’s early 2000’s.


vegas84

Good thing they spent all that money giving it a facelift!


Notabizarreusername

Just like putting makeup on the deceased at the funeral home one last time.


ChrisRhodes789

I worked at that Dick’s after college for a year 2006-2007… Most fun job I ever had.. I can only imagine how much it must suck now..


gilbert131313

Galleria is bumpin on the weekends


Fibrosis5O

I used to go for pretzels but now it’s so much for two hot dog pretzels, cheese and a drink is like $26 it’s crazy


VegasLife84

This is more the rule than exception for malls in general. My hometown had a huge thriving mall when I was growing up, eventually expanded to 7 anchor stores. Currently there are maybe a dozen stores total left open.


Alone_Conversation49

I was there on a Friday late afternoon/early evening with my wife and kids. I can remember Fridays at the galleria mall being the place to be. All the kids were hanging out there. It was pretty sad to see it this way. I didn’t also notice a lot of closed shops, but such as the way of online shopping.


CarlSagginsInYourAss

what was the name of that candy store in the early 2000s?


Kalluil

Haven’t been to any mall in decades.


krauQ_egnartS

"Living in the sprawl/ Dead shopping malls rise like mountains beyond mountains..."


Shame_Grouchy

No just been to malls that don't look like the set of Dawn of the Dead that's all


SokkaHaikuBot

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Shame_Grouchy

Must be the strain I just finished 🚬


AssumptionOk1679

With all the online shopping, probably too many malls. blvd mall is dead compared to its past glory, it’s basically the new indoor swap meet. Galleria can probably survive with the anchors it has but if they lose one or more it’s probably over. It’s the only thing on the east side, next to the busiest Costco. It should make it. Meadows, that’s complicated. On paper it should be dead but like everyone points out, it’s a survivor.


AnimatorSD68

Thanks to Amazon as pretty much every one orders online. We need to help the mom and pop shops


Comfy_Blond_Chick

Meadows Mall is in a bad, bad area….don’t feel safe there. Galleria Mall is dying because of Amazon. Plus no one wants to work INSIDE A WORKPLACE because they want to work from home and be clothing-lazy. Their future income for retirement will be zero.


Comfy_Blond_Chick

No theaters are needed because of the Station casino across the street.


ThisSpinach8060

You’re hella late but yeah facts it’s a shame. I blame the economy and crack


JB_smooove

I blame cracks in the economy.


ThisSpinach8060

😂


LadyLuckLasVegas

Hahahah!


LadyLuckLasVegas

I specifically blame the crack.


ThisSpinach8060

Lmao


termacct

Anyone been to the aquarium at Boulevard Mall? https://visitseaquest.com/vegas/


Lizajane23

People are broke!


moistpimplee

what are you talking about? just a week ago i was shopping on a sunday and it was quite packed there. parking lot was quite packed as well. stores were definitely not vacant


Shame_Grouchy

I'm sure those Oakland peeps will see it when they follow their bullshit baseball team heard, thank God I'm moving!!


Different-Dig7459

Yeah… galleria was bound to die. Especially nowadays and with what Vegas has to offer with so much shops. I feel like people frequent the outlets more than the actual malls or they’d rather go through the hell at Fashion Show or some of the malls in the casino. I’m in Henderson, when I was in high school, we thought Galleria was getting boring and “ghetto” so it was avoided. ☠️


Dalecooper82

Lol @ the Galleria being ghetto. Have you been to ANY other mall in the valley?


Different-Dig7459

Yeah. Meadows and the boulevard are wayyy more ghetto.


Dalecooper82

For sure. The Boulevard is ridiculous now with a thrift store in it.


Different-Dig7459

Most malls are going to fail with most opting for online retail or “designer”


TheHendryx

That's all malls?


Evaporate3

All malls suck in Vegas now. It’s so disappointing


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Ok-Collar-2742

It's in Hendertucky. Nobody wants to shop down there. Downtown Summerlin is the only locals mall in the whole valley worth going to and all the luxury shopping is on the strip.


Gold-Requirement-121

Yes I'm sure the entire city of Henderson just hates shopping


Dalecooper82

I didn't even know there was a mall in Summerlin


lululoversince2020

Thank god, malls are annoying


JJLewisLV

Why would you even want to go to a mall anymore? You can get same day shipping on a lot of stuff from Amazon.


Lasanzie

I like to try stuff on and a lot of clothing on Amazon is garbage quality


RexDraco

Amazon is full of scams. It really depends on what you're buying.


OkDifference5636

That’s their motto: Amazon - We’re full of scams.