Volusia Mall
Volusia Mall is a super-regional shopping center in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving the wider Volusia–Flagler retail market.
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Overview
Volusia Mall is a large, enclosed shopping center in Daytona Beach, Florida, positioned near the intersection of U.S. Highway 92, Interstate 95, and U.S. 1. The mall opened on October 14, 1974, on a roughly 93-acre site and became one of the principal retail destinations for the Volusia–Flagler market. Its location gives it access to Daytona Beach and surrounding communities, as well as visitors traveling through the region. The center was developed as a traditional one-level regional mall with a food court and a group of department-store anchors. Its original anchor lineup included Ivey's, May-Cohens, Sears, and JCPenney. Ivey's opened with the mall in October 1974, May-Cohens followed in December, Sears opened in February 1975, and JCPenney opened in August 1975. Most of the original anchors other than JCPenney were constructed as two-level stores, reflecting the department-store format common to American malls of the period. Volusia Mall expanded in March 1982 with the addition of two-level Burdines and Belk-Lindsey stores. The subsequent history of its anchor spaces reflects the consolidation and restructuring of the American department-store industry. May-Cohens became May Florida in 1987, was acquired by Maison Blanche in 1988, and was later taken over by Mercantile Stores and converted to Gayfers in 1992. Dillard's acquired Ivey's in 1990, Belk-Lindsey in 1996, and Gayfers in 1998. As a result, Volusia Mall became notable for having three Dillard's locations, with the former anchor buildings serving different merchandise roles, including women's apparel, men's and home departments, and juniors' and children's merchandise. The Burdines location was rebranded as Burdines-Macy's in 2003 and became a Macy's store in 2005. Other historic mall features included a Walgreens pharmacy, a tri-screen cinema, and a large central fountain and wishing-well installation with geysers, a jogging path, and space for special events. The fountain was reduced in size in 1997, while the former pharmacy and cinema spaces were subsequently repurposed. The mall has also experienced the pressure affecting traditional department-store anchors. Sears announced in December 2018 that its Volusia Mall store would close as part of a nationwide reduction; the location shut on March 10, 2019. Transform Saleco LLC acquired the former Sears building in April 2019 for $5.9 million, although the referenced material does not identify a completed redevelopment. Macy's announced in January 2021 that its store would close, and the location ceased operations on March 21, 2021. In January 2023, Legacy Partners was reported to have acquired the former Macy's property and proposed converting it into Legacy Daytona, a 350-unit luxury apartment community. The proposal included a four-story gated complex, a sky lounge, outdoor living areas, detached garages, a fitness center, and a heated saltwater pool; the project had not broken ground in the supplied reference material and was associated with a proposed spring 2026 opening. Volusia Mall remains an active retail property with more than 120 stores, a food court, and anchor representation centered on JCPenney and three Dillard's locations according to the supplied reference. It is owned and managed by CBL & Associates Properties and is described as the largest shopping mall in the Daytona Beach area and the largest retail shopping center in the Volusia–Flagler market.
History
Volusia Mall opened on October 14, 1974, in Daytona Beach, Florida, on a 93-acre site beside U.S. Highway 92 and close to Interstate 95 and U.S. 1. It was designed as a major enclosed shopping center for the Volusia–Flagler market. The original anchor program consisted of Ivey's, May-Cohens, Sears, and JCPenney. Ivey's opened with the mall in October 1974, May-Cohens opened in December, Sears followed in February 1975, and JCPenney opened in August 1975. Except for JCPenney, the original anchors were generally built as two-level department stores. The mall's first major expansion was completed in March 1982, adding two-level Burdines and Belk-Lindsey stores to the existing complex. Over the following decades, several anchor chains changed ownership or identity. May-Cohens became May Florida in 1987, was acquired by Maison Blanche in 1988, and was converted to Gayfers after Mercantile Stores took over the location in 1992. Dillard's acquired Ivey's in 1990, Belk-Lindsey in 1996, and Gayfers in 1998. These transactions produced an unusual configuration in which three separate department-store buildings at the mall operated under the Dillard's name, with distinct merchandise assignments across the former anchor spaces. Burdines became Burdines-Macy's in 2003 and was fully rebranded as Macy's in 2005. The mall's earlier tenant and amenity history included a Walgreens pharmacy and a tri-screen movie theater. The Walgreens space was later converted into an additional mall entrance, while the former theater became a storefront church. A large central fountain and wishing-well feature, equipped with geysers and a jogging path, once served as both a visual centerpiece and an event area; the feature was scaled down in 1997. The property later faced department-store contraction. Sears announced its closure in December 2018, and the store shut on March 10, 2019. Transform Saleco LLC purchased the former Sears building in April 2019 for $5.9 million, but the supplied material does not document a completed redevelopment. Macy's announced its own closure in January 2021, with the store closing on March 21 of that year. In January 2023, Legacy Partners was reported to have acquired the former Macy's building and land and proposed a residential redevelopment known as Legacy Daytona. The proposed project was planned as a four-story, gated community with 350 apartments and amenities including a sky lounge, outdoor living space, detached garages, a fitness center, and a heated saltwater pool. The supplied reference indicates that the project had not yet broken ground. Volusia Mall continues to function as a regional retail center. The supplied reference describes more than 120 stores, a food court, JCPenney, and three Dillard's locations. CBL & Associates Properties is identified as the mall's owner and manager. Public transportation service is provided by Votran routes 10, 11, 18, and 19 during specified daytime periods, with night service on Route 10. The mall is characterized in the reference material as the largest mall in the Daytona Beach area and the largest retail shopping center in the Volusia–Flagler market.
- 2023
Legacy Daytona proposal announced
[1]Legacy Partners was reported to have acquired the former Macy's property and proposed a 350-unit apartment redevelopment.
- 2021
Macy's closes
[1]The Macy's store closed on March 21 as part of the retailer's nationwide store-reduction plan.
- 2019
Sears closes and former building is sold
[1]Sears closed on March 10, and Transform Saleco LLC later purchased the building for $5.9 million.
- 2005
Macy's rebrand completed
[1]The former Burdines location began operating simply as Macy's.
- 2003
Burdines becomes Burdines-Macy's
[1]The Burdines anchor adopted the Burdines-Macy's dual branding.
- 1998
Dillard's acquires Gayfers location
[1]Dillard's acquired the former Gayfers anchor, creating the mall's unusual three-location Dillard's configuration.
- 1997
Central fountain feature reduced
[1]The mall's large fountain, geyser, and jogging-path feature was downsized.
- 1996
Dillard's acquires Belk-Lindsey location
[1]The former Belk-Lindsey anchor was acquired by Dillard's and later used for men's and home merchandise.
- 1990
Dillard's acquires Ivey's location
[1]Dillard's purchased Ivey's, beginning the concentration of former department-store anchors under the Dillard's name.
- 1982
First major expansion
[1]Two-level Burdines and Belk-Lindsey stores were added in March.
Products and positioning
A large, enclosed regional shopping destination serving Daytona Beach and the broader Volusia–Flagler market, with department stores, specialty retailers, dining, and access from major regional highways.
Department store · 1975
JCPenney
JCPenney is one of Volusia Mall's continuing department-store anchors. Its merchandise traditionally spans family apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home goods, and related services. The store opened at the mall in August 1975 and is identified in the supplied reference as a current anchor.
Department store · 1998
Dillard's
Volusia Mall is notable for its three Dillard's locations, created through the acquisition and conversion of former Ivey's, Belk-Lindsey, and Gayfers anchor stores. The locations have been organized around different merchandise roles, including women's apparel, men's and home departments, and juniors' and children's merchandise.
Dining
Food court
The mall's food court provides a shared dining area for shoppers and visitors. The supplied reference identifies it as a continuing component of the center but does not specify its individual restaurant tenants.
Brand decisions
2023
Former Macy's site targeted for residential redevelopmentStrategyBackground
After Macy's closed its Volusia Mall store in 2021, Legacy Partners was reported to have acquired the former store and its land.
Action taken
Legacy Partners proposed Legacy Daytona, a four-story gated apartment complex with 350 units and amenities including a sky lounge, outdoor living space, detached garages, a fitness center, and a heated saltwater pool.
Aftermath
The supplied reference states that the project had not broken ground and gives a proposed opening in spring 2026.
Recent events
- 2023
Legacy Partners proposes Legacy Daytona redevelopment[1]
M&A · Other
Legacy Partners reportedly acquired the former Macy's property and proposed a 350-unit luxury apartment project called Legacy Daytona. The supplied reference states that construction had not begun.
- 2021
Macy's announces closure of Volusia Mall store[1]
Other
Macy's included its Volusia Mall location in a nationwide closure plan involving 46 stores.
- 2021
Macy's store closes at Volusia Mall[1]
Other
The Macy's store closed on March 21, 2021, leaving another former department-store anchor space available for redevelopment.
- 2019
Sears store closes at Volusia Mall[1]
Other
The Sears location at Volusia Mall ceased operations on March 10, 2019.
- 2019
Former Sears building sold after store closure[1]
M&A
Transform Saleco LLC purchased the former Sears building for $5.9 million. The supplied reference does not establish a completed subsequent use.
- 2018
Sears announces closure of Volusia Mall location[1]
Other
Sears announced that its Volusia Mall store would close as part of a nationwide plan affecting 80 stores.
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