The Mall at Sierra Vista facts for kids
| Location | Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA |
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| Coordinates | 31°31′45.84″N 110°15′33.83″W / 31.5294000°N 110.2593972°W |
| Address | 2200 El Mercado Loop Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635 |
| Opening date | October 1999 |
| Developer | JP Realty |
| Management | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| No. of stores and services | 35 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 (3 open, 1 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m2) (GLA) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Website | http://www.themallatsierravista.com/ |
The Mall at Sierra Vista is a popular indoor shopping center located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA. It is owned and managed by a company called Brookfield Properties Retail Group. This mall was built in the late 1990s. At that time, Sierra Vista was growing very fast. The people who built the mall wanted to create a big shopping place for the community. It was the first large mall in southeastern Arizona.
When the mall first opened in October 1999, some shoppers were surprised. From the outside, it looked very big. However, much of the space was used by its two main stores, Dillard's and Sears. This left a smaller main hallway for other shops. Because of this, some local people jokingly called it "The Hall" or "The Small."
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What You Can Find at the Mall
Over the years, many different stores have been in the mall. Today, most of the store spaces are full. You can find a variety of shops and places to eat inside.
Businesses Around the Mall
Besides the mall itself, many other businesses have opened nearby. These include restaurants, banks, and hotels. Some of these places are Applebee's, Wells Fargo, Jack in the Box, Best Buy, Home Depot, Texas Roadhouse, and Fairfield Inn. These businesses make the area a busy place for shopping and services.
Who Shops Here?
The Mall at Sierra Vista serves a large area. People come from many parts of southeastern Arizona to shop here. It also attracts shoppers from the northern parts of the Mexican state of Sonora. A study showed that about 30% of the mall's shoppers travel from Sonora. Some come from towns like Nacozari and Cumpas, which are about 120 miles (193 km) south of the US-Mexico border. They travel a long way just to visit this mall!
Fun Events and Activities
The Mall at Sierra Vista is not just for shopping. It also hosts many fun events throughout the year. These events bring the community together.
Annual Community Events
- Festival of Trees: This event often happens around the holidays. It features beautifully decorated trees.
- Festival of Giving: This event focuses on helping others. It encourages people to donate and support good causes.
- Annual Car Show: This show is held to support the Boys and Girls Club. Car fans can see many cool cars.
The mall is even mentioned in a book! Ethel Jackson Price's 2003 book, Sierra Vista: a Young City with a Past, talks about the mall.
Main Stores (Anchors)
Anchor stores are the biggest stores in a mall. They help attract many shoppers.
Changes to Sears
In 2015, the Sears store at The Mall at Sierra Vista became part of a new company called Seritage Growth Properties. Later, in October 2018, it was announced that the Sears store would be closing. This was part of a plan to close many Sears stores across the country. The Sears store officially closed in January 2019.
