Haywood Rd Redevelopment

[vistatiger 40]

On 1/14/2019 at 10:51 PM, gman430 said:

Gymboree to close all 900 stores. 

BoxLunch for the old Gymboree space.

Dry Goods now open.

Koi Asain Bistro open in the old Starbucks space.

[PuppiesandKittens 46]

Simon Properties, owner of Haywood Mall, surely knows that Sears (definitely) and JCPenney (likely) will be closing nationwide at some point.

Has Simon released plans for what it will do with those two sites at Haywood?

[gman430 8737]

12 minutes ago, PuppiesandKittens said:

Simon Properties, owner of Haywood Mall, surely knows that Sears (definitely) and JCPenney (likely) will be closing nationwide at some point.

Has Simon released plans for what it will do with those two sites at Haywood?

No plans have been released.

[btoy 35]

12 hours ago, PuppiesandKittens said:

Simon Properties, owner of Haywood Mall, surely knows that Sears (definitely) and JCPenney (likely) will be closing nationwide at some point.

Has Simon released plans for what it will do with those two sites at Haywood?

Simon doesn't own  the Sear's property.

[Greenville Paladin 4]

On 11/3/2019 at 6:56 AM, PuppiesandKittens said:

Simon Properties, owner of Haywood Mall, surely knows that Sears (definitely) and JCPenney (likely) will be closing nationwide at some point.

Has Simon released plans for what it will do with those two sites at Haywood?

I would not mind seeing inclusion of community retail (i.e. grocery, pharmacy) and a hotel/convention space at Haywood Mall.

[distortedlogic 328]

On 11/3/2019 at 6:56 AM, PuppiesandKittens said:

Simon Properties, owner of Haywood Mall, surely knows that Sears (definitely) and JCPenney (likely) will be closing nationwide at some point.

Has Simon released plans for what it will do with those two sites at Haywood?

I drove by the mall today for the first time in a long time and all I can say is that the outside really, REALLY needs an upgrade. It looks incredibly dated and even a bit rundown. I remember it looking outdated compared to the Greenville Mall redo (which I always thought was quite nice) and that was 20 years ago. 

[gman430 8737]

2 hours ago, distortedlogic said:

I drove by the mall today for the first time in a long time and all I can say is that the outside really, REALLY needs an upgrade. It looks incredibly dated and even a bit rundown. I remember it looking outdated compared to the Greenville Mall redo (which I always thought was quite nice) and that was 20 years ago. 

Simon investing money in Haywood Mall? Now THAT’S funny. They can’t even pave the parking lot. 

[PuppiesandKittens 46]

The Sears has survived the latest round of closings, which have resulted in there being only about 180 Sears and Kmart stores left.

Is the Haywood Sears that strong of a performer? I like it, but it always seems empty.

[gman430 8737]

1 hour ago, PuppiesandKittens said:

The Sears has survived the latest round of closings, which have resulted in there being only about 180 Sears and Kmart stores left.

Is the Haywood Sears that strong of a performer? I like it, but it always seems empty.

It’s going to become a tourist attraction. Nostalgia at its finest. 

[vicupstate 672]

9 hours ago, gman430 said:

Simon investing money in Haywood Mall? Now THAT’S funny. They can’t even pave the parking lot. 

Agreed. Simon will do what they do best. Sit on a cash cow until it no longer is one.  They have  already let their best opportunity pass them by.  Is there a mall operator that actually DOES seek to be proactive? If so, I wish they would buy Haywood.  

[Exile 143]

The weirdness of being a one-mall city. No direct mall competition. Undoubtedly part of the story is that Simon prioritizes other malls that have to compete.

[PuppiesandKittens 46]

How high are Haywood’s sales per square foot?  It must be a pretty well-performing mall, although the influx of higher-end national chains to downtown suggests that the demographics downtown are better, particularly given high rents downtown.

[vicupstate 672]

Pelham at Haywood

latest iteration. 

[johnpro318 136]

Haywood Mall Sears allegedly closing mid April per USA Today: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/4675534002

[vicupstate 672]

Glad to see Sears closing. Time for Simon to invest in the mall and bring it into to 2020's. Hopefully they will do the right things here.  

[Danmire 58]

All the main anchors at Haywood Mall (Sears, Macy's, Dillards, JC Penneys) own their building and associated parking lot.  So it's up to the anchor to make improvements to their building.  I presume Sears will sell that asset and it will be up to who ever buys it to update it, hopefully.

[gman430 8737]

2 hours ago, vicupstate said:

Glad to see Sears closing. Time for Simon to invest in the mall and bring it into to 2020's. Hopefully they will do the right things here.  

I’ll believe that when i see it. That Sears spot will probably become a trampoline park or large thrift store. 

[vistatiger 40]

On 2/7/2020 at 1:08 PM, Danmire said:

All the main anchors at Haywood Mall (Sears, Macy's, Dillards, JC Penneys) own their building and associated parking lot.  So it's up to the anchor to make improvements to their building.  I presume Sears will sell that asset and it will be up to who ever buys it to update it, hopefully.

Doesn't bode well the Sears property in Spartanburg and Anderson are still sitting dark. I hope Haywood Sears is redeveloped faster. I would think it would be most appealing of the three. If nothing else having a residential component to it with the retail  like they plan at Asheville Mall. Look it all the apartments that have sprung up behind the Sears @ Haywood.

[gvegascple 112]

A few residential buildings connected to the mall via a central towncenter with maybe an amphitheater/park , more trees along thoroughfares and a couple of destination restaurants, oh and of course that trampoline park might be just the thing for here.

[sptgguy 61]

I think sears is holding onto a lot of its property in an effort to fund a comeback (just my opionion). Sears could come back as a much leaner and meaner company with a focus on what it did right  like tools and appliances. 

[vicupstate 672]

^^ Didn't Sears sell their Craftsman and Kenmore brands?

[gman 142]

14 minutes ago, sptgguy said:

I think sears is holding onto a lot of its property in an effort to fund a comeback (just my opionion). Sears could come back as a much leaner and meaner company with a focus on what it did right  like tools and appliances. 

Sorry, but Sears is dead. 

[gvegascple 112]

That sears building would make a nice Crate and Barrel.   

[gman430 8737]

15 minutes ago, gvegascple said:

That sears building would make a nice Crate and Barrel.   

Psshhh...keep dreaming. We couldn’t even keep Coach from closing. 

[sptgguy 61]

4 hours ago, gman said:

Sorry, but Sears is dead. 

Toys R Us was dead too..but even they are trying to make a comeback. They do have components that still make them money. Either way...they seem to be haning on to their realestate.