Alton Square Mall — Local services in Alton

The mall used to be the hang out spot. Fun, lots of shopping, now it's a little bare. I wish they would have spent the money they used to redecorate the walls on something more productive like getting new businesses in the mall. I now the walls look nice but there's no one there to see them. Needs more food options. Olga's and the cookie factory are great, the Chinese place must have seen the decline and got out of there. Their library is really nice. I did some Christmas shopping there and the Bath&Body was absolutely packed I was kind of surprised by that. I think they should offer a break for small businesses to come in there and set up shop . They've had plans for a movie theater for 10 years so hopefully they are actually getting to it. Good luck to an old...

I forgot why I came here but... since it's revitalization a couple of short years ago, and the addition of several new shops, the Alton square Mall has went from barely breathing, to alive and well. The cookie factory is top tier, Ross dress for less is affordable, Slackers is just The reason for going they're honestly, and bath & body works beats me up and steals my lunch money (I do enjoy the process though, I'm not going to lie.) I used to avoid coming here like the plague, but now it's virtually painless. It would still be nice if there was actually bathrooms around, and that they were marked. I guess I can't really complain for the Alton square Mall coming back to...

The current state of the mall is concerning, with noticeable deterioration and cleanliness issues even in recently renovated areas such as the theater. The primary factors contributing to its continued operation appear to be the presence of the library and the Ross store. However, even Ross is affected by unpleasant odors, specifically the smell of marijuana.

In the past, the mall was a popular destination, but the rise of online shopping has significantly reduced the need for physical visits to stores. The mall's current offerings lack variety and fail to provide a compelling reason for customers to choose them over online...