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 profound effect on Houston's economy and marked the beginning of the end for Town & Country Mall. As the mall's interior became outdated, it lost its appeal to shoppers, who were drawn away by newer facilities like the Memorial City Mall.