Wenatchee Valley Mall facts for kids
| Location | East Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 Valley Mall Parkway |
| Opening date | 1978 |
| Owner | Namdar Realty Group |
| No. of stores and services | 58 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 |
| Total retail floor area | 340,786 square feet (31,660.1 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 (2 in Macy's) |
| Parking | Lot |
| Website | Wenatchee Valley Mall |
The Wenatchee Valley Mall is a popular shopping center located in East Wenatchee, Washington. It first opened its doors in 1978. This mall is home to several big stores, known as "anchor stores," which include Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Ross Dress For Less, and Sportsman's Warehouse.
The mall has a total shopping area of about 340,786 square feet (31,656 square meters). While this might seem big, it's actually considered a smaller type of mall compared to very large "regional malls." Even so, Wenatchee Valley Mall is super important because it's the only mall within an 80-mile (129 km) area around East Wenatchee. This means it serves a large community of over 200,000 people who come here to shop and hang out!
What is the History of Wenatchee Valley Mall?
The Wenatchee Valley Mall first opened in 1975. Some of its original big stores included Sears (which opened even earlier in 1973), Lamonts, and Buttrey-Osco Food & Drug. Over the years, some of these stores changed or were replaced.
How Did the Main Stores Change Over Time?
- The Bon Marché / Macy's: In 2001, a department store called The Bon Marché opened in the spot where Buttrey used to be. This store later changed its name to Bon-Macy's in 2003 and then became Macy's in 2005.
- Lamonts / Gottschalks / Bed Bath & Beyond and Ross: Lamonts was replaced by a store called Gottschalks in 2000. However, Gottschalks closed in 2005. After that, the space was divided into two new stores: Bed Bath & Beyond and Ross Dress For Less.
- Sears / Sportsman's Warehouse: The original Sears store closed in 2013. That same year, its building was sold to Sportsman's Warehouse, which is a store for outdoor gear. Sears then opened a smaller version of its store somewhere else.
