Crossroads Mall (Nebraska)

In 1998, the mall underwent a smaller, mostly cosmetic remodel in which the color scheme and furnishings were updated to more neutral colors. New directional signage was added in the mall and the parking garage, and a large lighted food court sign was added over the escalator leading up to the food court. The main south entrance was also updated with a new "compass" logo, new logotype, and faux windows above the existing windows.{{Cite news |date=1998-07-22 |title=Crossroads Getting New Look |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-crossroads-getting-ne/195728398/ |access-date=2026-04-17 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=18}}

In 1998, the mall underwent a smaller, mostly cosmetic remodel in which the color scheme and furnishings were updated to more neutral colors. New directional signage was added in the mall and the parking garage, and a large lighted food court sign was added over the escalator leading up to the food court. The main south entrance was also updated with a new "compass" logo, new logotype, and faux windows above the existing windows.{{Cite news |date=1998-07-22 |title=Crossroads Getting New Look |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-crossroads-getting-ne/195728398/ |access-date=2026-04-17 |work=Omaha World-Herald |pages=18}}

===Younkers and Dillard's exit and decline in stores===

===2005–2013===

Younkers closed its store in early 2005. [[Target Corporation|Target]] acquired building permits that same year and had the building demolished for a new store. Despite speculation that the new Target would be two floors like some of its other [[Target Corporation#Urban stores|urban locations]], the new store has one level of retail space with entrances to the south surface parking lot and into the mall. Unlike the former Younkers space, the Target store is not connected to the parking garage. Instead, the sky walk that used to open into Younkers now leads to a new stairway down to the mall level in an expanded entrance north of Target's mall entrance.{{Citation

Younkers closed its store in early 2005. [[Target Corporation|Target]] acquired building permits that same year and had the building demolished for a new store. Despite speculation that the new Target would be two floors like some of its other [[Target Corporation#Urban stores|urban locations]], the new store has one level of retail space with entrances to the south surface parking lot and into the mall. Unlike the former Younkers space, the Target store is not connected to the parking garage. Instead, the sky walk that used to open into Younkers now leads to a new stairway down to the mall level in an expanded entrance north of Target's mall entrance.{{Citation

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===Closing and demolition===

===Closing and demolition===

Century Development announced a plan in 2015 to begin demolition on the mall except for Target and a parking garage, as well as a parcel to the west of the mall. The developers planned to seek tax incentives through the Nebraska Legislature. This plan did not come to fruition.{{cite news | last1 = Yowell | first1 = Paige| title = Developers say Crossroads Mall project is on track, though financing deal with city isn't yet set| newspaper = [[Omaha World-Herald]]| date = October 12, 2015| url = http://www.omaha.com/money/developers-say-crossroads-mall-project-is-on-track-though-financing/article_8b557fe0-7e99-5bee-9d90-8a3beafd3659.html}} On December 28, 2018, Sears announced that its store at the mall would be closing in March 2019 as part of a plan to close 80 stores nationwide, which left Target as the only operating anchor.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/28/sears-closing-80-more-stores-in-march-faces-possible-liquidation.html|title=Sears is closing 80 more stores in March, faces possible liquidation|last=Thomas|first=Lauren|date=December 28, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=December 28, 2018}}

By February 2016, both [[Foot Locker]] and [[Finish Line, Inc.|Finished]] had closed, with Restoration Church having moved to the latter's bay. Other bays around the mall became occupied by new tenants, including: Fairytail Costumes and Rental, Diverse Cutz, Cinderella's Closet, 1/2 of 1/2 Name Brand Clothing, Om Eyebrow Threading, The Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Museum, The Great Plains Black History Museum, PART (Performing Artists Repertory Theatre), and Pishon Boutique. The Mall hosted semi-annual events like "Nebraska's Largest Indoor Garage Sale," Take 2 Kids Consignment, and AARP Tax Services. The third level of the Sears store was closed off. In 2016, Target permanently sealed off its mall entrance.

Century Development announced a plan in 2015 to begin demolition on the mall except for Target and a parking garage, as well as a parcel to the west of the mall. The developers planned to seek tax incentives through the Nebraska Legislature. This plan did not come to fruition.{{cite news | last1 = Yowell | first1 = Paige| title = Developers say Crossroads Mall project is on track, though financing deal with city isn't yet set| newspaper = [[Omaha World-Herald]]| date = October 12, 2015| url = http://www.omaha.com/money/developers-say-crossroads-mall-project-is-on-track-though-financing/article_8b557fe0-7e99-5bee-9d90-8a3beafd3659.html}}

On December 28, 2018, Sears announced that its store at the mall would be closing in March 2019 as part of a plan to close 80 stores nationwide, which left Target as the only operating anchor.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/28/sears-closing-80-more-stores-in-march-faces-possible-liquidation.html|title=Sears is closing 80 more stores in March, faces possible liquidation|last=Thomas|first=Lauren|date=December 28, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=December 28, 2018}}

On April 7, 2020, it was announced again that Crossroads Mall was to be demolished, and that tenants would have 30 days to move.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Crossroads Mall to be demolished; tenants have 30 days to move|url=https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Crossroads-Mall-to-be-demolished-tenants-have-30-days-to-move-569460191.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411003241/https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Crossroads-Mall-to-be-demolished-tenants-have-30-days-to-move-569460191.html |archive-date=2020-04-11 |access-date=|website=WOWT}} The demolition was to begin in May, however, the deadline was missed. The Barnes & Noble closed on April 25, 2020.{{Cite web|last=writer|first=Kelsey Stewart World-Herald staff|title=Crossroads Barnes & Noble closing comes as speculation swirls about mall|url=https://omaha.com/news/local/crossroads-barnes-noble-closing-comes-as-speculation-swirls-about-mall/article_7d118a80-1372-5a80-839d-9385c7a0d30a.html|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Omaha.com|language=en}} The mall itself closed around September 2020.

On April 7, 2020, it was announced again that Crossroads Mall was to be demolished, and that tenants would have 30 days to move.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Crossroads Mall to be demolished; tenants have 30 days to move|url=https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Crossroads-Mall-to-be-demolished-tenants-have-30-days-to-move-569460191.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411003241/https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Crossroads-Mall-to-be-demolished-tenants-have-30-days-to-move-569460191.html |archive-date=2020-04-11 |access-date=|website=WOWT}} The demolition was to begin in May, however, the deadline was missed. The Barnes & Noble closed on April 25, 2020.{{Cite web|last=writer|first=Kelsey Stewart World-Herald staff|title=Crossroads Barnes & Noble closing comes as speculation swirls about mall|url=https://omaha.com/news/local/crossroads-barnes-noble-closing-comes-as-speculation-swirls-about-mall/article_7d118a80-1372-5a80-839d-9385c7a0d30a.html|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Omaha.com|language=en}} The mall itself closed around September 2020.