 During 1976 , construction of a new shopping center directly across the street from Southdale occurred . The construction resulted in the Galleria Edina , an upscale shopping center ; the new shopping mall increased competition with neighboring shopping centers . In 1987 , Donaldson 's announced the discontinuation of their chain of stores , which would shut one of the mall 's original anchors . Instead , Donaldson 's merged with local department chain Carson Pirie Scott . 
