[citation needed] The original mall, the north wing, was opened in 1975 with Belk, JCPenney and Sears.

In 1990, a new wing was built, expanding the mall southward to include Ivey's (this store was signed as Ivey's but, due to an acquisition by the parent company, opened as Dillard's), Thalhimer's (converted to Hecht's in 1992, and to Macy's in 2006) and a new food court.

Hanes Mall is two stories throughout, with the exception of Belk and the former Macy's, which each have an additional floor.

[citation needed] In the late 1980s, an arterial boulevard named after the mall was built.

This replaced having to exit off at the Silas Creek Parkway with the former Interstate 40 stretch to access the mall.

Hanes Mall also had a four-screen General Cinema movie theater until October 10, 2000; it stood at the spot that is now home to the Texas Roadhouse restaurant.

The mall is currently owned and operated by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.[citation needed] An H&M store opened in November, 2011.