In March 2017, Family Christian Stores closed, and Hull Property Group announced a redevelopment of the mall.

Macy's, which also closed in 2017,[2] was demolished, leaving JCPenney and Ross Dress for Less as the only anchor stores left.

On November 22, Vitamin World announced they would close all their St. Louis area stores, including the Alton Square Mall location.

In February 2019, Slackers CDs and Games announced it would be moving to the Christian bookstore's former space from elsewhere in Alton.

[10] In April 2021, the NCG Cinema was added in the old Sears space, becoming the third anchor of Alton Square Mall.