Galleria at Tyler
Retailer / private label
UnclaimedA regional shopping mall in Riverside, California, serving the Inland Empire with retail stores, restaurants, entertainment, and anchor department stores.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Galleria at Tyler is a regional shopping mall in Riverside, California. The property opened on October 12, 1970, under the name Tyler Mall, at a time when Riverside and the wider Inland Empire were experiencing sustained population and commercial growth. Its original configuration was a one-story retail center anchored by J. C. Penney and The Broadway. May Company California joined the center as an additional department-store anchor in 1973. The mall was substantially repositioned during a major renovation completed in 1991. The project added a second story, introduced Nordstrom as a major anchor, and resulted in the property being relaunched as Galleria at Tyler. This redevelopment moved the center toward the enclosed, multi-level regional-mall format that was increasingly important to retailers and shoppers in Southern California. The property later expanded its dining and entertainment mix. During 2006 and 2007, restaurant out-parcels and leisure-oriented tenants were added, including The Cheesecake Factory, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, Yard House, AMC Theatres, and Robbins Brothers. The center's anchor lineup changed as department-store ownership and retail strategies evolved. The Broadway operated at the mall from its opening until 1996, when its former space was replaced by a Macy's north building. May Company California was succeeded by Robinsons-May in 1993, and that location was subsequently replaced by a Macy's south building in 2006. J. C. Penney remained an anchor from the mall's opening. Nordstrom closed its Galleria at Tyler location in 2020 amid the economic disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Furniture City later opened in the former Nordstrom space in August 2022. Galleria at Tyler has also been affected by broader changes in specialty retail. Forever 21, which had operated at the mall since 2011, was reported to be closing in 2025 after the chain's corporate folding. The former department-store space was described as becoming vacant after the closure. Furniture City was later reported to be planning a 2026 closure, following a five-month closing sale that ended on May 31 of that year. The mall's tenant base has historically combined department stores, specialty retailers, restaurants, jewelry and bridal businesses, and entertainment. Reference material describes the center as having approximately 170 stores, with J. C. Penney and Macy's among its principal current anchors, alongside dining and cinema offerings. Its role is primarily regional: it serves Riverside and nearby Inland Empire communities rather than operating as a national consumer brand in its own right.
History
Galleria at Tyler began operations as Tyler Mall on October 12, 1970, in Riverside, California. The project was developed to serve the expanding Inland Empire and initially consisted of a one-story enclosed retail center with two principal anchors: J. C. Penney and The Broadway. The Broadway opened with approximately 156,000 square feet of selling space. May Company California added a third department-store presence in 1973, strengthening the mall's regional-destination role. The property underwent its first major renovation in 1991. The redevelopment added a second level and brought Nordstrom into the center as a major anchor. At the same time, the mall was renamed Galleria at Tyler, signaling a broader repositioning toward an upscale and more comprehensive regional shopping format. The new configuration helped the property compete for department-store, specialty-retail, and destination-shopping traffic across the Inland Empire. Anchor changes followed wider consolidation in the American department-store sector. The Broadway operated from the mall's 1970 opening through 1996. Its former location was replaced by a Macy's north building. May Company California operated from 1973 until 1993 and was replaced by Robinsons-May. Robinsons-May in turn operated until 2006, when its space was replaced by a Macy's south building. J. C. Penney continued as an anchor from the opening period. A second major expansion took place in 2006 and 2007, with an increased emphasis on restaurants and out-parcel uses rather than only traditional enclosed-mall retail. The Cheesecake Factory and P. F. Chang's China Bistro opened in 2006, followed by Yard House in 2007. AMC Theatres and Robbins Brothers were also added in 2007, expanding the property’s food, entertainment, and specialty-shopping offer. The mall experienced a serious security incident on December 6, 2015. Three men used sledgehammers and axes to break into jewelry display cases at Ben Bridge Jeweler near J. C. Penney. Because the incident occurred only days after the San Bernardino attack and the sound of shattered glass was mistaken for gunfire, initial emergency calls described what responders believed could be an active shooting. More than 100 police officers and SWAT personnel arrived, and shoppers were held inside while the property was searched. The suspects were subsequently apprehended. Nordstrom closed its anchor store in 2020 during the economic and retail disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The former Nordstrom space was later occupied by Furniture City, which opened there in August 2022. Forever 21, a tenant at the mall since 2011, was reported to be closing in 2025 following the collapse of the chain. Reference material also reports that Furniture City was scheduled to close in 2026 after a five-month closing sale, with the sale ending on May 31. The property continues to function as a regional shopping center. Reference material describes approximately 170 stores, with J. C. Penney and Macy's among the principal current anchors, together with restaurants, Terrace Cafe, AMC Theatres, and specialty retailers. Its history reflects the development, renovation, anchor turnover, and evolving dining-and-entertainment strategy characteristic of large American regional malls.
- 2025
Forever 21 closure announced
[1]The mall's Forever 21 store was reported to be closing after the chain folded.
- 2022
Furniture City opened
[1]Furniture City opened in the former Nordstrom anchor space in August.
- 2020
Nordstrom closed
[1]Nordstrom vacated its anchor store during the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2015
Ben Bridge Jeweler robbery
[1]An armed smash-and-grab robbery caused an emergency response after shoppers mistook the noise for gunfire.
- 2007
Dining and entertainment additions expanded the property
[1]Yard House, AMC Theatres, and Robbins Brothers were added during the second expansion period.
- 2006
Restaurant expansion began
[1]The Cheesecake Factory and P. F. Chang's China Bistro opened as part of an expansion emphasizing restaurant out-parcels.
- 2006
South Macy's building opened
[1]The former Robinsons-May location was replaced by a south Macy's building.
- 1996
The Broadway space became a Macy's location
[1]The Broadway ended its tenancy and its former space was replaced by the mall's north Macy's building.
- 1993
Robinsons-May replaced May Company California
[1]The May Company California anchor was replaced by Robinsons-May.
- 1991
Major renovation and rebranding
[1]A second story was added, Nordstrom became an anchor, and Tyler Mall reopened as Galleria at Tyler.
Products and positioning
A regional enclosed shopping and entertainment destination serving Riverside and the Inland Empire, combining department stores with specialty retail, restaurants, and leisure uses.
Retail category · 1970
Department-store retail
The mall's department-store offer has historically included J. C. Penney, Macy's, The Broadway, May Company California, Robinsons-May, and Nordstrom. J. C. Penney has operated since the original 1970 opening, while Macy's occupies north and south anchor buildings created through later anchor transitions.
Retail category · 1970
Specialty retail
Galleria at Tyler provides a broad specialty-retail mix typical of a regional enclosed mall, including apparel, accessories, jewelry, bridal, home, and other consumer categories. Reference material identifies approximately 170 stores across the property, although the exact current tenant roster may change.
Food service · 2006
Restaurant and dining offer
The property expanded its food-service role in 2006 and 2007 through restaurant out-parcels and destination dining. Named additions include The Cheesecake Factory, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, and Yard House, while Terrace Cafe is also identified as part of the mall's offer.
Leisure and entertainment · 2007
Entertainment
AMC Theatres was added during the 2007 expansion period, giving the property a cinema component alongside retail and dining. The entertainment offer supports the mall's role as a regional leisure destination rather than solely a shopping facility.
Controversies
2015
Ben Bridge Jeweler smash-and-grab robbery
On December 6, three men entered Ben Bridge Jeweler near J. C. Penney and used sledgehammers and axes to break display cases and steal jewelry. The incident generated widespread alarm because shoppers interpreted the sound as gunfire shortly after the San Bernardino attack. More than 100 officers and SWAT personnel responded, and the mall was searched before shoppers were allowed to leave. The suspects were later apprehended.
Brand decisions
2022
Reuse of the former Nordstrom anchorStrategyBackground
The mall needed a replacement use for the large department-store space vacated by Nordstrom.
Action taken
Furniture City opened in the former Nordstrom anchor location.
Aftermath
The space remained occupied by a large-format retailer until the reported plan for Furniture City's 2026 closure.
2020
Nordstrom anchor closureOtherBackground
Nordstrom closed the location during the economic disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action taken
Nordstrom ended operations at its Galleria at Tyler anchor store.
Aftermath
Furniture City subsequently occupied the former Nordstrom space, opening in August 2022.
2006
Greater emphasis on restaurants and out-parcel usesStrategyBackground
The mall pursued a broader destination strategy as regional shopping centers increasingly used dining and entertainment to complement conventional retail.
Action taken
The expansion added restaurant out-parcels, including The Cheesecake Factory and P. F. Chang's China Bistro, with additional dining and entertainment additions continuing in 2007.
Aftermath
The property broadened its visitor proposition with dining, cinema, and specialty uses in addition to department stores.
1991
Conversion into a two-story regional mallGeneration changeBackground
The original one-story Tyler Mall required a substantial repositioning to strengthen its regional shopping role and attract a major new anchor.
Action taken
The property added a second story, brought in Nordstrom, and reopened under the Galleria at Tyler name.
Aftermath
The renovation established the mall's modern identity and expanded its appeal beyond the original two-anchor format.
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