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Merle Hay Mall: Hanging On To Survive | Retail Documentary & Tour
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2 жыл бұрынThis video aims to explore Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines & Urbandale, Iowa. This video covers the history, the future, and the market that one of Iowa's oldest malls operates in. While this mall has experienced struggles over the last few years, it appears to be making a serious attempt to keep itself relevant.
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@elevdsm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking this place out! As a local I’ve noticed this place is starting to improve and I can’t wait to see the new Kohls and arena!
@jeee1074 2 жыл бұрын
Wow closing the mall food court is a bad idea. Hopefully they have a replacement plan. Food outlets are a huge draw for redeveloped malls. Food also makes shoppers happy and more willing to spend money. I like the classic feel of this mall, I hope it thrives in the near future.
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
I agree! I don't know if they're gonna move some of the food places within the mall but it seems like a mistake.
@rc100692 2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they move it to the empty part of the basement or something.
@pauls4522 Жыл бұрын
@@rc100692 lol where mcdonalds use to be. If they bring the dungeon back they better make it brighter down there.
@PostMortar 2 жыл бұрын
So insane how fast this mall turned for the worst. I didn't expect to see Famous-Barr! Must've been their northmost store. Seems Merle Hay's biggest problems were completely out of their control. The map timeline was very cool. Nice work!
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Famous-Barr must've done really bad if it only made it four years.
@PostMortar 2 жыл бұрын
@@LostDepartments They started closing a few underperforming stores pre-Macy’s. They tried it at Crestwood Plaza, but they stayed just long enough for it to become a Macy’s.
@Huskrrrr 2 жыл бұрын
A huge gamble to spend lots of cash to build an arena. Hope it works out.
@pilotgrrl1 2 жыл бұрын
I like the way you did the timeline!
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!
@PatMcCarthy420 4 ай бұрын
The only way malls will ever make a comeback is if the internet goes away forever. Who else is crossing their fingers for that to happen 🤞
@kittyboochanyesbongono8467 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking my request!
@PatMcCarthy420 4 ай бұрын
11:45 they used to be filled with stores. That’s why they look weird.
@georgiareload6599 Жыл бұрын
I just moved here from Georgia. Ate at the Maid-rite inside this mall. Hope they fix it up.
@ProspectElevators 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic docu there Known it ever since you were still on Elevators +More
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!!
@ProspectElevators 2 жыл бұрын
@@LostDepartments yw man!
@retailadventures6 2 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing about this mall in the past, valley west also is another cool mall in this area, it was foreclosed and might be sold. I hope that one doesn’t close (it still has some neon also). For this property I don’t think it looks bad but it is boring a little, never liked carpet in malls either.
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
It's a little boring but I think this mall is very unique.
@retailadventures6 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is definitely a unique one still. Not my overall favorite but there is worse.
@mollyheffernen 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for filming Iowa :).
@BrianTheTeenager2024 2 ай бұрын
Honestly I like Merle hay Mall that has 2 floors instead of 1 but sad that they closed which it suck and it’s sad that stores are closing and replaced them with random things or creatures which is the part that I’ve hated more
@kittyboochanyesbongono8467 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I confuse Merle Hay Mall with Golf Mill Mall
@nancydarling4918 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Thanks!
@LostDepartments Жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!
@ERA_Productions 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@kittyboochanyesbongono8467 2 жыл бұрын
You just forgot the fire of the Younker's store in the timeline
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
I know but I mentioned it in the video
@kittyboochanyesbongono8467 2 жыл бұрын
@@LostDepartments Oh, okay
@mallsandfansandmore9945 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video I’ve never been to this mall
@cmparker 2 жыл бұрын
Did you make a quick side trip to Valley West while you were in Des Moines area?
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe...
@cmparker 2 жыл бұрын
@@LostDepartments Fair enough, bud! I only ask because I don't know how far in advance you film and was wondering if you were the one who wrote the message at the 30 second mark kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9p3lspjzZvYY4k.html It's irking me that I can't figure it out.
@LostDepartments 2 жыл бұрын
@@cmparker nah that wasn't me
@nursefuzzywuzzy Ай бұрын
Wow it looks so clean in this video! It's garbage now with major plumbing and flooding issues now.
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