Greendale Mall
Encyclopedia
The Greendale Mall is an enclosed shopping mall
located near the intersection of Interstate
s 290
and 190
in Worcester, Massachusetts
. The complex has traditionally had two anchor store
s, located at the northern and southern entrances. An expansion in the late-1990s added a third anchor store, near the mall's center entrance. Best Buy
, TJ Maxx, and Big Lots
occupy the anchor positions. Lechmere used to have a store in the space now partially occupied by Best Buy, but closed in 1997. The anchor at the end of the mall was Marshalls
until 2007. The space was vacant from 2007-2010. As of 2010, this space has been occupied by Big Lots
.
Simon Property Group
purchased the mall in 1999.
In Sept 2002, Greendale Mall hosted a retailer that was listed as a finalisthttps://www.icsc.org/srch/sct/sct0902/page42.php for a MAXI Award http://icsc.org/maxiawards/ unfortunately the award went to a different retailer/centre combination http://icsc.org/srch/education/awards/maxi2002/maxi_2002.php
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
located near the intersection of Interstate
Interstate Highway System
The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, , is a network of limited-access roads including freeways, highways, and expressways forming part of the National Highway System of the United States of America...
s 290
Interstate 290 (Massachusetts)
Interstate 290 runs for from Auburn, Massachusetts to Marlborough, Massachusetts. It is a continuation of I-395 north of I-90 and runs through downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, I-190 splits off, and I-290 runs across Lake Quinsigamond and east to I-495 in Marlborough...
and 190
Interstate 190 (Massachusetts)
Interstate 190 runs for north from I-290 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Route 2 in Leominster, Massachusetts. A portion of the highway was built with extra-wide shoulders, which are painted green, to prevent runoff from contaminating the nearby Wachusett Reservoir...
in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
. The complex has traditionally had two anchor store
Anchor store
In retail, an anchor store, draw tenant, anchor tenant, or key tenant is one of the larger stores in a shopping mall, usually a department store or a major retail chain....
s, located at the northern and southern entrances. An expansion in the late-1990s added a third anchor store, near the mall's center entrance. Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, TJ Maxx, and Big Lots
Big Lots
Big Lots, Inc. is a Fortune 500 retail corporation with annual revenues well over $4 billion.Its department stores focus mainly on selling closeout and overstock merchandise. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA and currently operates over 1,400 stores in 47 states...
occupy the anchor positions. Lechmere used to have a store in the space now partially occupied by Best Buy, but closed in 1997. The anchor at the end of the mall was Marshalls
Marshalls
Marshalls, Inc., is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. Marshalls has over 750 conventional stores, as well as larger stores named Marshalls Mega Store, covering 42 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls expanded into Canada in March 2011...
until 2007. The space was vacant from 2007-2010. As of 2010, this space has been occupied by Big Lots
Big Lots
Big Lots, Inc. is a Fortune 500 retail corporation with annual revenues well over $4 billion.Its department stores focus mainly on selling closeout and overstock merchandise. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA and currently operates over 1,400 stores in 47 states...
.
Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc. is an American commercial real estate company, ranked #1 in the United States as the largest real estate investment trust. Simon is a fully integrated real estate company which operates from five retail real estate platforms: regional malls, Premium Outlet Centers, The...
purchased the mall in 1999.
In Sept 2002, Greendale Mall hosted a retailer that was listed as a finalisthttps://www.icsc.org/srch/sct/sct0902/page42.php for a MAXI Award http://icsc.org/maxiawards/ unfortunately the award went to a different retailer/centre combination http://icsc.org/srch/education/awards/maxi2002/maxi_2002.php
Anchors
- Best BuyBest BuyBest Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
(46,367 sq ft.) - T.J. Maxx & MoreT.J. MaxxT.J. Maxx, sometimes referred to as TJ's or the Maxx, is an American department store chain owned by TJX Companies. With more than 900 stores T.J. Maxx is a major clothes retailer in the United States, whilst also operating stores in a number of other countries.-History:In 1976, T.J...
(55,317 sq ft.) - Big LotsBig LotsBig Lots, Inc. is a Fortune 500 retail corporation with annual revenues well over $4 billion.Its department stores focus mainly on selling closeout and overstock merchandise. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA and currently operates over 1,400 stores in 47 states...