New New York-based mall operator Vancity Mall has opened its first store in Boston, the second in the city this year.Vancity’s flagship store in downtown Natick is one of the biggest mall stores in the country.The store, located at the intersection of Main and South Streets, will open on March 8 and will feature more…
Chicago Ridge Mall is one of the most iconic locations in the Chicago area, with its iconic red and white mall sign, a famous mural of the city’s famous Chicago Cubs team, and the iconic park at the base of the mall.But this week, the mall will finally be home to a brand new space.The…
Chicago has one of the worst mall closures in the country.That’s because malls have long been considered a safe place for shoppers, but a combination of factors, including high unemployment, a high cost of living and a weak economy has made shopping at a shopping center or mall more of a challenge.For example, in the…
WASHINGTON — A Chicago Ridge mall in the suburbs of Chicago has been shut down as a precautionary measure amid the latest influenza pandemic.The Chicago Ridge and Southpoint Mall, which was built in 1965, is the only mall in Chicago that was built before the pandemic hit.Its closure means customers can no longer go inside…