Showcase Mall

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After the 1989 announcement of plans for the MGM Grand hotel and casino,{{cite news|title=MGM Grand expands its plan to build Las Vegas studio theme park and hotel|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|first=David J.|last=Jefferson|date=October 4, 1989|url=http://global.factiva.com/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&an=j000000020011116dla400qdh&cat=a&ep=ASE}} {{subscription required|via=Factiva}} attorney Bob Unger recognized the investment potential of an adjacent property where he was handling an eviction case.{{cite news|title=It's the real thing: Coke in Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=July 7, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVS1&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38F628FFAE932&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} Unger approached his friend, banker Barry Fieldman, for financing, and the two partnered to form Makena Development Corp. in 1992.{{cite news|title=Developers show off glitzy Showcase|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Tim Willert|date=April 23, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38E4FE5847B43&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} Makena purchased Island Plaza, a small shopping center on the site that would become the southern part of Showcase Mall. They then beat out MGM in an effort to purchase two gas stations to the north of Island Plaza.

Forest City Enterprises, a national real estate developer with interests in Las Vegas including the Galleria at Sunset mall, signed on to provide additional funding and expertise to the project, taking a 20% ownership stake.{{cite news|title=Partners with panache|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Dave Berns|date=September 23, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38F628FFAE932&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}

The first business at the mall, the Official All Star Cafe, opened on December 15, 1996.{{cite news|title=Showcase hopes to be real thing|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Monica Caruso|date=December 14, 1996|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38E07EA7BA823&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} An eight-screen United Artists Theater opened in March 1997.{{cite news|title=Strip gets its first multiplex with UA's Showcase 8|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Carol Cling|date=March 7, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38E3C4676AA36&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}

Island Plaza was demolished in 1999 to make way for the second phase of Showcase Mall,{{cite news|title=Tumbling down|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Jeff Scheid|date=November 13, 1999|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD3924F055B39F3&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} with {{convert|43,000|sqft}} of retail space and a $33-million budget.{{cite news|title=$33 million expansion to feature replica of Grand Canyon|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=September 27, 1999|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/sep/27/33-million-expansion-to-feature-replica-of-grand-c/|accessdate=2015-07-20}} The second phase, south of the original building, opened in 2000, featuring a gift shop with an interior designed to resemble the Grand Canyon.{{cite news|title=Showcase expansion tenant is revealed|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=July 26, 1999|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/jul/26/showcase-expansion-tenant-is-revealed/|accessdate=2015-07-18}}{{cite news|title=Strip retail centers tout expansion plans|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Phil Levine|date=May 22, 2000|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2000/may/22/strip-retail-centers-tout-expansion-plans/|accessdate=2015-07-18}}

North of the original portion of the mall, a parcel occupied by a Denny's restaurant was earmarked for a third phase of construction. In 2003, Westgate Resorts announced a $180-million plan to build a 54-story tower with over 700 timeshare units on the Denny's site.{{cite news|title=Strip project planned|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=January 10, 2003|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/jan/10/strip-project-planned/|accessdate=2015-07-21}}{{cite news|title=County orders traffic study for time share tower|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Hubble Smith|date=July 3, 2003|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FC1634754011F7D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} Facing strong opposition from MGM Grand and concerns from county officials about the size of the project,{{cite news|title=Westgate trims time-share plans|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Hubble Smith|date=April 10, 2003|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FA5B78708C1DBED&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} the plan was scaled back to 42 stories,{{cite news|title=Scaled-down plan approved|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=May 13, 2003|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVS1&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1246107D45286F40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} but was ultimately rejected by the Clark County Commission.{{cite news|title=Panel denies high-rise project|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Hubble Smith|date=September 4, 2003|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD629B593B86BC0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}

In 2005, the developers sold the first phase of the mall for $142 million, to a partnership of San Francisco-based City Center Retail and New York investment firm Angelo Gordon & Co.{{cite news|title=Gaming Wire|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=February 22, 2005|author=Chris Jones|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1087284537C2EB00&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} The buyers also spent $30 million to acquire a leasehold interest in the Denny's site.{{cite news|title=Expansion planned by new Showcase mall owner|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Jennifer Shubinski|date=February 28, 2005|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/feb/28/expansion-planned-by-new-showcase-mall-owner/|accessdate=2015-07-20}}

The mall's third phase was built in 2009 with 97,400 square feet of space, anchored by a Hard Rock Cafe and a Ross Dress For Less store.{{cite news|title=Portion of Showcase mall sold for $93.5 million|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=September 30, 2011|author=Hubble Smith|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/portion-of-showcase-mall-sold-for-93-5-million/|accessdate=2018-01-23}} The City Center / Angelo Gordon partnership sold this portion of the mall in 2011 to Unilev Capital Corp., a California real estate investment company, for $93.5 million.

In July 2014, City Center and Angelo Gordon sold the original center section of the mall for $145 million to a partnership between the Nakash family (founders of Jordache) and investor Eli Gindi.{{cite news|title=Sale of Showcase Mall a rarity among Las Vegas Strip properties|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|author=Eli Segall|date=July 2, 2014|url=http://vegasinc.com/business/2014/jul/02/sale-showcase-mall-rarity-among-las-vegas-strip-pr/|accessdate=2015-07-18}} The Nakashes and Gindi, along with home-curtains manufacturer Elyahu Cohen, then purchased the third, northern section of the mall from Unilev Capital for $139.5 million in January 2015.{{cite news|title=For $140 million, another portion of mall on Las Vegas Strip changes hands|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|author=Eli Segall|date=January 15, 2015|url=http://vegasinc.com/business/real-estate/2015/jan/15/140-million-another-portion-mall-las-vegas-strip-c/|accessdate=2015-07-18}} The Nakashes and Gindi consolidated their control of the mall in December 2015, buying the southern portion from Fieldman for $82.9 million.{{cite news|title=Final part of Showcase Mall on Strip sold for $83 million|newspaper=Vegas Inc.|author=Eli Segall|date=December 9, 2015|url=http://vegasinc.com/business/real-estate/2015/dec/09/showcase-mall-las-vegas-strip/|accessdate=2015-12-09}}

A planned expansion of the mall was approved in September 2017. Earlier in the year, the Nakashes and Gindi had paid $59.5 million to purchase a building to the north of the mall, which had previously housed the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse. Plans called for the building to be demolished and replaced with a new four-story, {{convert|145000|sqft|adj=on}} building.{{cite news|title=Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Strip plans to expand|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Eli Segall|date=September 20, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/showcase-mall-on-las-vegas-strip-plans-to-expand/|accessdate=2017-09-21}} It would be anchored by Target and Burlington department stores.{{cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/target-burlington-to-open-stores-on-las-vegas-strip/|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|title=Target, Burlington to open stores on Las Vegas Strip|date=August 1, 2018|accessdate=2019-02-16}}{{cite news|url=https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2018/aug/01/target-opening-las-vegas-strip-store-at-showcase-m/|title=Target opening Las Vegas Strip store at Showcase Mall|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Mick Akers|date=August 1, 2018|accessdate=2019-02-16}} Both stores opened in 2020 in the new building.

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• Adidas Performance Center — A three-story store selling sports apparel.{{cite news|title=Adidas attraction set for Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Jennifer Shubinski|date=May 25, 2004|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/may/25/adidas-attraction-set-for-strip/|accessdate=2015-07-22}} Opened in 2004.{{cite news|title=Adidas Performance Center store opens|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=July 23, 2004|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/jul/23/adidas-performance-center-store-opens/|accessdate=2015-07-22}}
• Aerie — A two-story lingerie store, opened in 2018.{{cite news|title=American Eagle Outfitters, Aerie to open on Las Vegas Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|date=June 28, 2018|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/american-eagle-outfitters-aerie-to-open-on-las-vegas-strip/|accessdate=2019-01-17}}
• BrewDog — A {{convert|30000|sqft|adj=on|abbr=on}} rooftop brewpub, the largest location in the international chain.{{cite news|title=BrewDog set to open largest venue ever and first visitors could win a $1 million bar tab|work=The Scotsman|author=Scott Reid|date=October 13, 2022|url=https://www.scotsman.com/business/brewdog-set-to-open-largest-venue-ever-and-first-visitors-could-win-a-1-million-bar-tab-3877976|accessdate=2023-05-27}} Opened in 2022 in the mall's fourth phase, at a cost of $17 million.{{cite news|title=A 1st look inside the $17M rooftop brewpub opening on the Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Johnathan L. Wright|date=November 23, 2022|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/a-1st-look-inside-the-17m-rooftop-brewpub-opening-on-the-strip-2681623/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}{{cite news|title=World-renowned brand BrewDog sets up its first Las Vegas location|work=Las Vegas Magazine|author=Kiko Miyasato|date=January 6, 2023|url=https://lasvegasmagazine.com/nightlife/2023/jan/06/brewdog-las-vegas-strip-brewery-dining-beer/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}
• Burlington — A {{convert|50000|sqft|abbr=on|adj=on}} discount department store. Opened in 2020 in the mall's fourth phase.{{cite news|title=Target, Burlington to open stores on Las Vegas Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|date=August 1, 2018|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/target-burlington-to-open-stores-on-las-vegas-strip/|accessdate=2020-08-26}}{{cite news|title=On Las Vegas Strip, splashy stores elbow in alongside casinos|work=The New York Times|author=Joe Gose|date=December 10, 2019|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/business/las-vegas-strip-retail.html|accessdate=2020-08-26}} {{subscription required}}{{cite news|title=Burlington reopens Las Vegas stores with steep discounts|work=KSNV-TV|date=May 22, 2020|url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/burlington-reopens-las-vegas-stores-with-steep-discounts|accessdate=2020-08-26}}
• Coca-Cola Store — A two-story gift shop. Opened in 1997 as the World of Coca-Cola, a four-story facility, with the upper two floors containing a museum showcasing the history of Coca-Cola.{{cite news|title=Museum in a bottle|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Carol Cling|date=July 6, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EADA32DB50B513E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} The museum portion closed in 2000.{{cite news|title=Coke, a symbol for LV, to close much of Strip attraction|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author1=Richard N. Velotta|author2=Phil Levine|date=February 25, 2000|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVS1&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1326F09BC2C9CE60&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}
• FlyOver — A flying theater motion simulator attraction, located in the former movie theater space at the base of the mall's parking garage. Opened in 2021.{{cite news|title=I rode the new Las Vegas attraction that makes it feel like you're flying over popular landmarks|work=KTLA-TV|author=Rich DeMuro|date=September 3, 2021|url=https://vitalvegas.com/glorious-olive-garden-opens-on-las-vegas-strip-haters-invited-to-suck-it/|access-date=2021-11-14}}{{cite news|title=A former Disney Imagineer creates immersive flight ride FlyOver Las Vegas|work=Las Vegas Weekly|author=C. Moon Reed|date=November 11, 2021|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2021/nov/11/former-disney-imagineer-creates-flyover-las-vegas/|access-date=2021-11-14}}
• Food court — Opened in 2003 with nine fast-food outlets.{{cite news|title=Wendy's has high hopes for new Strip locations|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Liz Benston|date=September 9, 2003|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/sep/09/wendys-has-high-hopes-for-new-strip-locations/|accessdate=2015-07-26}}{{cite news|title=Strip retail projects evolving with times|newspaper=Las Vegas Business Press|author=George Connor|date=May 16, 2003|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVBPL&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1326E19D896ECF68&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}
• Hard Rock Cafe — A three-story facility including a restaurant, live music venue, and gift shop.{{cite news|title=Hard Rock opens second cafe in Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Amanda Finnegan|date=September 5, 2009|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/sep/05/hard-rock-opens-second-cafe-las-vegas/|accessdate=2015-07-22}} Opened in 2009.
• Lids — A two-story, {{convert|12000|sqft|adj=on|abbr=on}} flagship store, the largest location for the sports apparel chain, opened in 2022.{{cite news|title=Lids opens its largest store ever on the Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=September 16, 2022|author=Sean Hemmersmeier|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/lids-opens-its-largest-store-ever-on-the-strip-2641277/|accessdate=2023-05-07}}
• M&M's World — A four-story store selling M&M's candy and merchandise.{{cite news|title=M&M's World store on Strip set for expansion|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Amanda Finnegan|date=June 25, 2010|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jun/25/mms-world-store-strip-set-expansion/|accessdate=2015-07-22}} Opened in 1997.{{cite news|title=M&M heaven|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=John Gurzinski|date=October 9, 1997|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD38F6D3A61EAF9&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}
• Olive Garden — Italian restaurant, opened in 2021 on the third floor of the mall's fourth phase.{{cite news|title=Olive Garden to open eatery on Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Eli Segall|date=December 17, 2020|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/olive-garden-to-open-eatery-on-strip-2222949/|access-date=2021-11-14}}{{cite web|title=Glorious Olive Garden opens on Las Vegas Strip, haters invited to suck it|work=Vital Vegas|date=September 18, 2021|url=https://vitalvegas.com/glorious-olive-garden-opens-on-las-vegas-strip-haters-invited-to-suck-it/|access-date=2021-11-14}}
• Raising Cane's — A two-story flagship location of the fast-food chicken finger chain, opened in 2022.{{cite news|title=Raising Cane’s opens first-ever two-story restaurant on Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Johnathan L. Wright|date=July 18, 2022|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/raising-canes-opens-first-ever-two-story-restaurant-on-strip-2609317/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}{{cite news|title=Raising Canes to open 2-story location on Las Vegas Strip|author=Caitlin Lilly|date=July 18, 2022|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/07/18/raising-canes-open-2-story-location-las-vegas-strip/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}
• T-Mobile — A two-story flagship store for the mobile phone provider.{{cite news|title=T-Mobile opens its first ever 2-story store on the Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|date=January 5, 2018|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/t-mobile-opens-its-first-ever-2-story-store-on-the-strip/|accessdate=2018-01-24}}{{cite news|title=T-Mobile customer care czar: Calls per customer down 31% since 'Uncarrier' launch|newspaper=FierceWireless|author=Mike Dano|date=October 5, 2017|url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-customer-care-czar-calls-per-customer-down-31-since-uncarrier-launch|accessdate=2018-01-24}} Opened in 2018.
• Target — A {{convert|20000|sqft|abbr=on|adj=on}} "small-format" location of the discount retail store chain. Opened in 2020 in the mall's fourth phase.{{cite news|title=New Target store opens on Las Vegas Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Eli Segall|date=August 12, 2020|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/new-target-store-opens-on-las-vegas-strip-2093293/|accessdate=2020-08-26}}

• American Eagle — A two-story flagship store for the apparel retailer, opened in 2018.{{cite news|title=Customize your clothes at new American Eagle on Las Vegas Strip|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Janna Karel|date=December 21, 2018|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/customize-your-clothes-at-new-american-eagle-on-las-vegas-strip-1556882/|accessdate=2019-01-17}}
• Arcadia Earth — A {{convert|17000|sqft|adj=on}} immersive art installation with an environmental theme, opened in 2022.{{cite news|title=Arcadia Earth set to debut on the Strip|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Jason Bracelin|date=December 10, 2021|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/arcadia-earth-set-to-debut-on-the-strip-2494717/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}{{cite news|title='Arcadia Earth,' interactive art exhibit coming to Las Vegas, makes climate education fun|work=KTNV-TV|author=Amy Abdelsayed|date=January 8, 2022|url=https://www.ktnv.com/vegas-things-to-do/arcadia-earth-interactive-art-exhibit-coming-to-las-vegas-makes-climate-education-fun|accessdate=2023-05-27}}{{cite news|title=Best Educational Attraction: Arcadia Earth|work=Las Vegas Weekly|date=June 16, 2022|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2022/jun/16/best-of-vegas-educational-attraction-arcadia-earth/|accessdate=2023-05-27}}
• Designer Shoe Warehouse — A flagship store for the shoe retailer, in the mall's basement.{{cite news|title=Las Vegas goes from gambling halls to shopping malls |newspaper=Philadelphia Inquirer|author=Suzette Parmley|date=June 2, 2017|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/suzette-parmley/The-Best-Bet-in--Las-Vegas-is-Retail-caesars-forum-fountain-gods-versace-gucci-atlantic-city-simon-gaming-cartier-walgreens.html|accessdate=2018-08-17}}{{cite news|title=Shoe retailer DSW opening second Las Vegas location|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|date=March 14, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/shoe-retailer-dsw-opening-second-las-vegas-location/|accessdate=2018-08-17}} Opened in 2018.{{cite press release|title=Designer Shoe Warehouse opens store on the Las Vegas Strip|publisher=DSW Inc.|date=August 7, 2018|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/designer-shoe-warehouse-opens-store-on-the-las-vegas-strip-300692780.html|via=PR Newswire|accessdate=2018-08-17}}
• GameWorks — A video arcade and restaurant. Opened in 1997 in a basement space now occupied by Marshalls.{{cite news|title=GameWorks to entertain at Showcase|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Monica Caruso|date=April 10, 1997|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0FD38E49F2BEA75C&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}{{cite news|title=It's time for the Fun Expo in Las Vegas|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=September 23, 1997|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/sep/23/its-time-for-the-fun-expo-in-las-vegas/|accessdate=2018-01-23}}{{cite web|url=https://vegas.racked.com/2013/10/16/7643055/marshalls-pimps-out-its-strip-location-reopening-thursday|title=Marshalls Pimps Out Its Strip Location, Opening Next Week|first=Susan|last=Stapleton|date=16 October 2013|website=Racked Vegas}} Closed in 2012.{{cite news|title=After 15 years, GameWorks closing on Strip, looking for new location to serve locals|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Conor Shine|date=February 23, 2012|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2012/feb/23/gameworks-leaving-strip-shifting-efforts-find-new-/|accessdate=2018-01-23}}{{cite news|title=Vegas GameWorks finds new life at Town Square|newspaper=KVVU-TV|author=Matt Guillermo|date=May 16, 2013|url=http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/22272917/vegas-gameworks-finds-new-life-at-town-square|accessdate=2018-01-23}}
• Grand Canyon Experience — A two-story gift shop built to resemble the Grand Canyon.{{cite news|title=The grand illusion|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Matthew Crowley|date=September 27, 1999|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:LVRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD3923A950D7673&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} Opened in 2000 as part of the mall's second phase. Closed in 2017.{{cite news|title=Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Strip plans $1.16M in construction|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Wade Tyler Millward|date=June 7, 2017|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/showcase-mall-on-las-vegas-strip-plans-1-16m-in-construction/|accessdate=2018-01-23}}{{cite web|title=Grand Canyon Experience revamps at Grand Bazaar Shops|publisher=Eater.com|author=Bradley Martin|date=June 22, 2017|url=https://vegas.eater.com/2017/6/22/15851178/grand-canyon-experience-revamps-grand-bazaar|accessdate=2018-01-23}}
• Official All Star Cafe — A three-story theme restaurant featuring sports memorabilia. Opened in 1996.{{cite news|title=All Star Cafe latest player in the themed dining game|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Michael Paskevich|date=December 13, 1996|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0FD38E08A3B0D0E5&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}{{cite news|title=It's official: Strip's All Star Cafe to close|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=November 29, 1999|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/nov/29/its-official-strips-all-star-cafe-to-close/|accessdate=2018-01-23}} Closed in 2000.{{cite news|title=Aladdin to sell land for condos, hotel|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=November 6, 2000|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2000/nov/06/aladdin-to-sell-land-for-condos-hotel/|accessdate=2018-01-23}}
• Tickets2Nite — A discount ticket broker located in the mall's atrium. Opened in 2002 as the first discount ticket outlet in Las Vegas, inspired by New York's TKTS booth.{{cite news|title=Discount ticket outlet hopes to attract more show patrons|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Mike Weatherford|date=October 22, 2002|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0F6DAD8C9AE71B1B&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}{{cite news|title=Half-price tickets sold in Las Vegas|newspaper=Daily News of Los Angeles|date=November 15, 2002|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F0F7574ABD6D117EE&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}} Moved out by 2008.{{cite news|title=Consumers winning ticket war|newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal|author=Mike Weatherford|date=January 20, 2008|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F11E573514A740E50&rft_id=info%3Asid%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&svc_dat=AWNB&req_dat=1028A39C75C2B899|via=NewsBank}}
• United Artists Theaters — An eight-screen movie theater, located at the base of the mall's parking garage. Opened in 1997. Closed in 2018.{{cite news|title=Showcase Theater closes, leaving Strip without a movie house|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|author=Chris Kudialis|date=January 23, 2018|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/jan/23/showcase-theater-closes-leaving-strip-without-a-mo/|accessdate=2018-01-23}}

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