Sandusky Mall facts for kids
| Location | Perkins Township, Ohio (Suburb Of Sandusky, Ohio) |
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| Coordinates | 41°25′06″N 82°40′09″W / 41.4183333°N 82.6691667°W |
| Opening date | 1977 |
| Developer | Cafaro Company |
| Management | Cafaro Company |
| Owner | Cafaro Company |
| No. of stores and services | 60+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 5 (TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby, JC Penney, Books-A-Million, Five Below (Coming Soon)) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Public transit access | Sandusky Transit System (STS) |
The Sandusky Mall is a fun indoor shopping center located in Perkins Township, just south of Sandusky, Ohio. You can find it on the east side of US 250 (Milan Road). It's the main shopping spot for about 45 miles around!
The mall has over 70 different stores. Its main, biggest stores, called "anchor stores," are JCPenney, T.J. Maxx, Books-A-Million, Five Below (coming soon), and Hobby Lobby. The mall is managed by the Cafaro Company.
The old Macy's store is being updated for three new shops. T.J. Maxx will move into part of this space, and a Five Below will also open there. Another new store will be announced later. A new restaurant, Another Broken Egg Cafe, is also opening in the Food Court in 2021.
The mall has several entrances. You can enter near the Food Court or by JCPenney. There are also entrances inside Books-A-Million, JCPenney, and the new T.J. Maxx. The mall is doing quite well, with most of its spaces filled.
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History of the Mall
The Sandusky Mall first opened its doors in 1977. Building the mall started in 1976.
- Original Stores: When it first opened, some of the big stores included JCPenney, Cohn's (which later became Elder-Beerman), The May Co., Woolworth's, and Montgomery Ward.
- Changes Over Time:
- In 1986, Sears took over the Montgomery Ward spot.
- The May Co. store changed its name to Kaufmann's in the mid-1990s. Then, in 2006, it became Macy's.
- A bookstore called Borders opened in 2005 but closed in 2011.
- Later in 2011, BAM! opened in the old Borders spot.
- T.J. Maxx was added to the mall in 2009.
- Recent Closures:
- Sears closed its store in June 2016.
- Macy's closed in March 2017.
- Charming Charlie closed in December 2017.
- The Ruby Tuesday restaurant closed in March 2018.
- Elder-Beerman closed in August 2018.
New Plans for the Mall
In December 2018, the Cafaro Company shared exciting plans for the mall's future.
- Hobby Lobby Arrives: On June 30, 2019, it was announced that Hobby Lobby would be coming to the mall. This popular crafts and home decor store opened on March 23, 2020. It took up about half of the old Sears store.
- Big Changes Coming: The mall area is being changed into a mixed-use space. This means it will have not only shops but also homes, fun entertainment, and even offices. These changes are happening now!
- Stores Moving Around: Some stores like Spencer's, Nail World, and Ritaz Parlor moved to different parts of the mall. This made space for the new plans. In October 2020, Shoe Dept. Encore moved into a new, updated spot in Center Court.
- More New Stores: On December 17, 2020, it was announced that T.J. Maxx would open in its new location inside the mall in 2021. Five Below will also open near Hobby Lobby in 2021. A new restaurant, Another Broken Egg Cafe, will open in 2021 near Cheers Sports Bar and Grill.
Stores You Can Find
The Sandusky Mall has many great stores!
- Anchor Stores: JCPenney, T.J. Maxx, Books-A-Million, Five Below (coming soon), and Hobby Lobby.
- Other Popular Stores: American Eagle, Sephora, Bath and Body Works & White Barn, Victoria's Secret, Kay Jewelers, Journeys, Spencer's, Aeropostale, Lids, Express Factory, Zales Jewelers, Hot Topic, Finish Line, Shoe Department Encore, Christopher & Banks, Champs, Rue 21, Hallmark, and Claire's.
- Services: You can also find Nail World, Ritaz Parlor, Hollywood Nails, a hair salon inside JCPenney, phone repair stores, and a phone case store.
Food Court Fun
In 2017, the mall updated its Food Court.
- New Additions: They added a new restroom just for the Food Court. They also brought in Asian Express and Lotus Garden.
- Food Options: The Food Court offers Asian Express, Auntie Anne's, Lotus Garden, Mrs. Fields, Another Broken Egg (coming soon), and Cheers Sports Bar & Grill.
- Location: The Food Court is in the west corridor, or you can get to it from the main entrance outside.
- Other Food Spots: There's also a coffee shop inside Books-A-Million. Outside the mall, you can find restaurants like Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, and Texas Roadhouse.
Mall Amenities
The Sandusky Mall has many helpful features for visitors:
- A fun Children's Play Area
- Free Parking
- Comfy Soft Seating Areas
- A Mall Walker Program for exercise
- Wheelchairs available
- Public Restrooms with a Nursing Nook for parents
- Charging Stations for your devices
- Free Convenience Carts
- Stroller Rentals
- A Customer Service Center in Center Court
Mall Layout
The mall has four main hallways, called corridors: West, North, East, and South.
- North Corridor: Here you'll find JCPenney, Books-A-Million, and Bath & Body Works.
- East Corridor: This area has stores like Spencer's and Aeropostale.
- South Corridor: Look for American Eagle, Five Below, and Journeys here.
- West Corridor: T.J. Maxx and the Food Court are located in this corridor.
- Center Court: This is the middle of the mall where all the corridors meet. You'll find stores like Shoe Dept. Encore and Lids here. The children's play area is also in Center Court.
Anchor Stores
The main, biggest stores at Sandusky Mall are:
- JCPenney
- T.J. Maxx
- Hobby Lobby
- Books-A-Million
- Five Below (Coming Soon)
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