 The Macy's store was previously an L. S. Ayres prior to September 9, 2006.The mall first opened with only two anchor stores – JCPenney and Sears – and the north and south anchor wings were added later.The former Carson's once housed the cafeteria-style "The Garden Restaurant" next to the entrance near the security garage on the south side of the mall from 1975 to 1989.