In addition, the 1980s oil glut had a severe impact on Houston's economy and marked the beginning of the end of Town & Country Mall. The mall became less popular with shoppers as its interior became dated and important tenants like  anchors Dillard's and JCPenney moved to the Memorial City Mall.
Furthermore, the 1980s oil surplus had a detrimental effect on Houston's economy and signaled the start of the decline of Town & Country Mall. The mall lost popularity among shoppers as its interior became outdated and key tenants such as anchors Dillard's and JCPenney relocated to the Memorial City Mall.