Merritt Square Mall — Attraction in Merritt Island

Where to start 🤦‍♂️. I Recently moved to this area, and I know it is hard for many malls in America to keep the doors open. I visited Merritt mall, and WOW couldn't believe this place is still open, BUT I am glad. It's the nearest indoor mall in the area.

Review: This mall is relatively clean with many close or empty retail spots. Kiosks are spread out and room for more. The descent stores are shoes places and a Mexican restaurant. Still has very few clothing stores, Dillard's, and Macy's. I have no idea what JCPenney is doing open and Sears location not being used. Movie theater is opened.

Advice: I know with a low population in the region and older, along with competition being close by, it can be hard for a place like this to survive. I've been to many older & similar Malls and they invested in getting retailers in, and I know this place has potential. They have to get the ball rolling with incentives for business to come. Especially with many people moving to the area. This mall either figures it out or close it's doors. My advice, bring young people with events, play areas for kids, restaurants, arcades, family friendly chains, etc. A reason for people to come visit. Also last thing, needs minor renovations and good security guards.

Conclusion: Owners are listening, money is hard to come by, and survival is not easy, but y'all have something here. Sorry for the long review. Best of luck. 👍

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Edit: 08/17/22 A/C in the mall is not working well. The east wing felt like it was 80+ and the west wing maybe 78.

Edit: 10/14/21 Sears is now out of business, no surprise. The food court only has Chick-fil-A, Sabarro and a really rough looking chinese-ish place. The Ruby Tuesday went under and so did FYE. If you go here on a week day there are more employees in the mall than customers. Very sad. Oh and the last time I was there (late Sep 21) the A/C wasn't working well because it felt like it was about 80°.

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