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Wyoming Valley Mall plans major structural changes to former Sears location

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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Plans have been made to cut the Wyoming Valley Mall structure in half to allow for future construction. The main entrance side of the mall, including the former Sears store and the food court, is slated to be leveled. The center of the mall, extending to JCPenney, is expected to remain intact. The new plans include erecting a standalone anchor store and building a big box store with nearly 900 parking spots and gas pumps.

From psdispatch.com

Why it matters

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The mall is reportedly struggling, and the proposed changes are intended to increase foot traffic. Simon Property Group is planning the redevelopment of the Sears location it acquired. Intermountain Health also acquired the former 8-acre department store block associated with Sears.

From psdispatch.com

Who's involved

  • SearsFormer department store located within the mall complex.
  • Simon Property GroupAcquired the Sears store location and is planning its redevelopment.
  • Intermountain HealthAcquired the former 8-acre department store block associated with Sears.
  • city councilHolds decision-making power regarding the future of the former Sears building.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CostcoSpeculative

    Costco might see changes in local demand or supply chains if the former Sears building is leveled.

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The entities involved

  • Sears

    American multinational department store chain

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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