Christiana Mall announced the renovation of several existing stores, and the addition of 11 new retailers that will open their doors before the end of the year.
Retailers to be remodeled and expanded include Kay Jewelers, Michael Kors, Pandora and Spencer’s Gifts, while AT&T, Build-A-Bear, and Dairy Queen will move to new locations within the mall.
New tenants include The Art of Shaving, Chipotle, Deja Vu/BioXage, Eddie Bauer, Fabletics, Garage, Kiehl’s, and Villa, Join the Movement.
T-Mobile also opened a remodeled store at the mall, one reader noted. (See comment below) and Bath & Body Works opened a store known as White Barn with scented candles and plug-in air fresheners.
The mall is one of the nation’s best performers in terms of sales per square foot, thanks in part to a location on Interstate 95 and the lack of a sales tax in Delaware.
The mall is at full occupancy, but has some churn, due to retail bankruptcies and stores that do not meet the mall’s sales targets. A large space in the mall opened up with the closing of casual restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday’s, a long-time tenant.
Details are as follows:
Deja Vu/BioXAge, a high-end, specialty cosmetics store, will open a 1,469-square-foot location between Target and JCPenney in late 2015. Deja Vu offers skin care, beauty, and spa products enriched with minerals directly from the Dead Sea.
Eddie Bauer will open a new 3,800-square-foot store this fall in the Nordstrom wing. Eddie Bauer offers outerwear, clothing, footwear, gear and accessories for men, women, and children. Eddie Beau will occupy a former Coldwater Creek location that had been used by short-term tenants.
Fabletics, Kate Hudson’s activewear line, will open a 2,200-square-foot location this fall in the Nordstrom wing. Fabletics provides activewear for men and women.
The Art of Shaving will open a 585-square-foot store in August, located between Target and Macy’s. The Art of Shaving offers quality-shaving products for men.
Chipotle opened new 645-square-foot location on July 6 in the food court. Chipotle is a “fresh-Mex” concept specializing in burritos, bowls and tacos. The location replaced a Taco Bell. Chipotle is able to command higher prices for its offerings, which feature beef and chicken from non-factory farms. The company has other Delaware locations in Newark, Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
Garage opened a 3,800-square-foot store in June located just outside of the food court. Garage is a clothing store for teenage girls containing trendy apparel, swimwear and accessories.
Established in 1851 as a single pharmacy in New York, Kiehl’s will open a new 925-square-foot location between Target and Macy’s in August. Kiehl’s is an American cosmetics brand that specializes in making premium skin, hair, and body care products for men and women.
Villa, Join the Movement will open a new, 3,842-square-foot store between Target and Macy’s in the fall. Villa is a clothing retailer that fuses the best of fashion and music into what it calls a high-energy shopping experience.
Join the Movement is Villa’s initiative to revitalize the urban community around us through community service, educational initiatives, anti-violence programs and economic investment. The company, based in southeast Pennsylvania, opened a store earlier this year in nearby Governor’s Square, Bear.
Kay Jewelers opened their newly renovated and remodeled 1,784-square-foot store in July. Kay Jewelers offers a wide selection of engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, bracelets, diamonds, gemstones, metals, watches and more.
The newly expanded Michael Kors will reopen a 2,255-square-foot store in late 2015. Michael Kors is a designer brand store containing classic clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, and more.
Pandora is currently remodeling their existing location and will reopen the 1,050-square-foot store in August. Pandora features a variety of necklaces, rings, customizable charm bracelets, and more.
Mall-based retail chain, Spencer’s Gifts is remodeling and will reopen the 2,138-square-foot store located between JCPenney and Target in this fall. Spencer’s offers novelty items, apparel and a selection of adult products.
AT&T will open a new 4,500-square-foot location between Target and JCPenney in late 2015 at the former Ruby Tuesday’s. AT&T provides cell phones, data plans and tablets, as well as accessories and device technical assistance.
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius will open a new 579-square-foot location in the Target court this fall.
Build-A-Bear Workshop will open in August between Target and JCPenney. This 2,345-square-foot store allows kids of all ages to choose their new stuffed animal to personalize by adding unique sounds and dressing them in the latest fashions and accessories.
“These retailers all offer something different and new for our shoppers, making them a great addition to Christiana Mall,” said Steve Chambliss, senior general manager, Christiana Mall. “The newly renovated stores and the demand for new retailers indicates our success in bringing exciting new retailers to our customers.”
For more information on the mal visit www.christianamall.com .
Christiana Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties.
Really glad to see this. I am continually surprised that we don’t have more variety in Delaware given its status as the home of tax-free shopping. If we play it right, the state really can (and should be) a shopping destination.
Don’t forget T-Mobile finished a complete store remodel in the last week!
Really glad to see this! love visiting the Christiana Mall, will have to Check out the new Chipotle soon! Brittney Bernfeld