Also in 1997, Montgomery Ward closed its doors. Bed & Bath moved away during that same year. Paperama closed in 1998 and was replaced by Staples in 1999. Linens'n Things and Bob's store each took a half of the former Wards.  

All the MVP Sports were eventually renamed Decathlon sports megastore. Shortly after that move, Decathlon USA closed all it's U.S. stores.

In 2008, Linens'n Things filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and  closed all stores by years end. With multiple vacancies the mall was again struggling.

Then came a project to redevelop the mall into a large plaza that featured a proposed relocation of Staples and Marshalls and a large anchor store that could be up to 100,000 sq.ft. 

Kohl's became that anchor and Marshalls moved into the former Linens'nThings. The rest of the mall was demolished and Staples moved to a new free-standing building on the lot. In 2011, the new buildings were ready on the left of the property and the facade of the remaining mall was being renovated. A new pylon sign has been installed as well. 

Kohl's opened in March 2012. The Fresh Market, Chipotle, Starbucks and Pet Supplies Plus were recently added to the mall. Bob's stores will closed in 2017. In July 2018, The Fresh Market announced the closing of 15 stores including the Bedford location.

In September 2019, Sierra Trading Post and HomeSense opened in the former Bob's Store. The standalone Outback Steakhouse closed its doors following the pandemic which caused a major downturn for sit-down restaurants.