Due to the waning popularity and litigation involving the deterioration of the building, the mall was sold in 2007 to Strode Property Company, and the remaining few tenants were told to vacate. Demolition began for the primary structure in early 2008. Prior to this, associated buildings were razed beginning in December 2007, starting with the former Montgomery Ward auto center, as well as the former JCPenney auto center, which had been used several years as an automotive maintenance facility for the City of Little Rock.
As a result of the mall's declining reputation and lawsuits arising from its deterioration, it was sold in 2007 to Strode Property Company, and the remaining tenants were told to leave. Demolition began on the main structure in early 2008. In the preceding months, associated buildings were torn down starting in December 2007, including the former Montgomery Ward auto center and the former JCPenney auto center, which had been used as an automotive repair facility for the City of Little Rock.