Amuse is an accessory store. Like Claire's or Icing.
The seating areas were removed to clear space for merchandise carts. During holiday shopping, those things are just in the way. The former Joske's/Dillards/Lord & Taylor site is known as Future Court. It's believed to be the new home of a second food court, arcade and entrance.
Hollister is now open. Add Love Culture and Torrid to the list of stores coming soon. Disney Store should be open in the fall.
More of a renovation project than anything. Baker Street Pub won't be included since their in a newer, different strip altogether.