Its original anchors included JCPenney, Cohn's (later Halle's and then Elder-Beerman), The May Department Stores Company (simply the May Co.), Woolworth's (later TJ Maxx), and Montgomery Ward (later Sears in 1986).
[6] On April 18, 2018, it was announced that Elder-Beerman would be closing all of their stores after the parent company, Bon-Ton, filed for bankruptcy.
In December 2018, Cafaro Company announced that they had a redevelopment plan set in place for the mall with changes on the horizon coming within the next year.
On June 30, 2019, it was announced that Hobby Lobby, a crafts and home decor store, would be coming to the Sandusky Mall.
The mall complex is being transformed into a mixed-used property to feature retail, residential, entertainment, and office space.
Encore moved into a newly renovated space in Center Court from its old location adjacent to American Eagle.
Another Broken Egg Cafe will be opening at the mall in 2021 near Cheers Sports Bar and Grill.
On February 20, 2024, The mall's official Facebook account announced that Tilt Studios, A family fun center chain in the U.S was opening in the summer of 2024.
The mall features anchor tenants such as TJ Maxx, JCPenney, Books-A-Million, Dewey Furniture, Five Below, Tilt Studio, and Ross.
The mall also offers American Eagle, Sephora, Bath and Body Works & White Barn, Victoria's Secret, Kay Jewelers, Journeys, Spencer's, Aeropostale, Lids, Express Factory, Zales Jewelers, Hot Topic, Finish Line, Shoe Department Encore, Champs, Rue 21, Nail World, Ritaz Parlor, Hollywood Nails, a hair salon in JCPenney, a phone repair store, a phone case store, Hallmark, Claire's, International Jewelry, Ming Spa, T-shirt Station, and more.
The malls Food Court offers Asian Express, Auntie Anne's, Lotus Garden, Mrs. Fields, Another Broken Egg, and Cheers Sports Bar & Grill.
Stores featured in the North corridor include JCPenney, Books-A-Million, and Bath & Body Works.
Stores in the South corridor include American Eagle, Five-Below, Dewey Furniture, and Journey's.