The mall opened in 1986 with a single anchor being
ZCMI (later
Meier & Frank then
Macy's). A
Cineplex Odeon cinema opened in 1990 as the largest cinema in the state at the time with 2,350 seats spread across 10-screens. It closed in February 2001 as part of
Loews Cineplex Entertainment bankruptcy. The building was gutted in 2002 now housing a
REI sports store and Momentum Indoor Climbing.
JCPenney opened in 1992.
Mervyns (later
Forever 21) was added in 1994. A
Montgomery Ward was planned to open in 1995 but fell through and the anchor pad remains empty to this day.
Dillard's opened in 1997 and was the largest retail store in the state at the time of opening. The mall underwent the first phase of an interior and exterior remodel from 2015 to 2017, and was officially unveiled on February 14, 2017. Phase 2 is currently underway. The redevelopment is part of Sandy's city center development project, The Cairns. In early 2013, former management company
Macerich announced that they put the mall up for sale and had several interested buyers. It has since been purchased and, as of February 2017, is currently managed by Pacific Retail. In May 2017, it was announced that a
Round One Entertainment location (now open) would be coming to the mall in August 2018 as part of the mall's ongoing renovation. Other renovations in the second phase of redevelopment include remodeling the former
Dillard's space; extending the concourse to include
Round 1 Entertainment, and
HomeGoods along with other shops; remodeling an atrium and adding skylights; additional lounge seating, digital kiosks, and exterior glazing; and a new play area for children. It was later announced that the former Macy's would be remodeled and expanded for the training facility, forcing the Dreamscapes immersive art exhibit to relocate to a new location outside of the mall, and for Automotive Addiction to relocate to the former Forever 21 space at the north end of the mall. The Mammoth's practice facility was completed in September 2025. In October 2025, the Smith Entertainment Group announced plans to also construct a new practice facility for the
Utah Jazz within the site of the mall. == References ==