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Revision as of 22:21, 15 September 2018

Hickory Point Mall
Map
LocationForsyth, Illinois
Coordinates39°55′05″N 88°57′36″W / 39.91805°N 88.96006°W / 39.91805; -88.96006
Address1146 Hickory Point Mall
Opening date1978[1]
DeveloperCopaken, White & Blitt
OwnerCBL & Associates Properties
No. of stores and services37 (inside the mall)

12 (outside the mall)

49(overall)[1]
No. of anchor tenants5 (4 open, 1 vacant) (Kohl's, Von Maur, TJ Maxx, and Hobby Lobby )[1]
Total retail floor area826,347 square feet (77,000 m2)[1]
No. of floors1

Hickory Point Mall is an enclosed mall in Forsyth, Illinois. Opened in 1978, it features Bergner's, Kohl's, Von Maur, and Hobby Lobby as its anchor stores.[1] The mall is managed by CBL & Associates Properties.

History

The mall's original anchors included JCPenney, Bergner's, and Carson Pirie Scott (now Carson's), all of which relocated from downtown Decatur.[2] Kohl's was added in 1983 as a fourth anchor, and expanded in 2003.[3] Carson Pirie Scott sold its store and another at College Hills Mall (now The Shoppes at College Hills) in Normal to Von Maur in 1989.[4] MC Sports and Sears were added in 1998,[5] with the latter relocating from a store in downtown Decatur.[6] A year later, Gap Inc. announced plans to open Gap, GapKids, and Old Navy stores.[7]

In 2000, mall owners Copaken, White & Blitt renovated the interior.[8] CBL & Associates Properties bought the mall in 2005.[9]

Steve & Barry's opened in late 2007,[10] and closed less than a year later.[11] MC Sports moved its store across the hallway in late 2008.[12] Old Navy closed in 2010[13] and was re-tenanted by Cohn Furntiure later that same year. In addition, Shoe Show opened a Shoe Dept. Encore in the space vacated by Steve & Barry's.[14]

Some scenes from the 2009 film The Informant! were filmed at the mall.[15] In January 2014, it was announced that JCPenney would be closing its store by May 2014,[16] followed by Sears in November.[17] In September 2014 the mall opened up Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty. In October 2014, CBL Properties announced that Hobby Lobby executed a lease for 60,000 SF in the space formerly occupied by JCPenney. [18] The mall announced on October 21, 2016 that T.J. Maxx would be relocating to this mall. Hibbett Sports will be opening in fall of 2017.

One of Hickory Point's newest and exciting editions breaks with the traditional retail establishments. Knockerball MAX, an affiliate of Knockerball USA, opened in October 2017. Knockerball MAX offers open play and private parties for Bubbleball in the United States, which is a recent growing trend nationwide. Taking over the spot previously held by the former Kirlin's Hallmark, Knockerball MAX boasts the largest arena of its kind in America. [19]

Wisconsin-based Book World says it's closing all of its 45 stores in seven states, citing a shift in consumer preference to online shopping.The company operates a store in the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth. It opened there in 2012, filling the space vacated by Waldenbooks. The company's senior vice president Mark Dupont says 325 employees will lose their jobs as a result. The book retailer plans to begin liquidation sales on Thursday. Dupont says the company timed the closures and liquidation to coincide with the holiday shopping season.Sales will continue until all inventory is sold. Dupont expects that process to be complete by January. The company has 20 stores in Wisconsin. It also has stores in Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and North Dakota.[20]

On April 18, 2018 it was announced that Bergner's will close as the parent, Bon-Ton Stores, is going out of business.[21] On August 30, 2018 it was announced that the mall would like to see a Victoria’s Secret store, an Old Navy store, a H&M store, a Dick’s Sporting Goods store, a Barnes & Noble store, a Dillard’s store, a Gordmans store, a HomeGoods store, a Macy’s store, a Bed Bath & Beyond store, a Trader Joe’s store, a Whole Foods Market store, a FYE store, a Hot Topic store, an ice skating rink, a glow golfing course, a trampoline park, a Round One Entertainment, a Stein Mart store, a Lands' End store, a Duluth Trading Company store, a Pepper Palace store, an Apple store, a Brooks Brothers store, a Neiman Marcus store, a Dress Barn store and an Academy Sports store.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mall information". CBL & Associates Properties. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  2. ^ The middle-size cities of Illinois: their people, politics, and quality of life. Sangamon State University. Center for the Study of Middle-Size Cities. 1980. p. 77.
  3. ^ "Hickory Point Mall property growth in high gear Coziahr Harley-Davidson to open at new location; Kohl's plans expansion". Herald & Review. 5 February 2003. p. C8. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Caron's sale of Petersen's complete". The Pantagraph. 18 January 1989. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  5. ^ "MC Sports works on mall site". Herald & Review. 19 December 1997. p. B6. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  6. ^ "Sears breaks ground at mall Opening of 101,000-square-foot stored scheduled for fall of 1998". Herald & Review. 10 October 1997. p. D8. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  7. ^ "The Gap has plans for Hickory Point Mall stores Old Navy is among three likely to open, although no leases have been signed". Herald & review. 8 October 1999. p. A1. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Mall to remodel interior Hickory Point officials believe new look will spur business". Herald & Review. 4 May 2000. p. A1. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  9. ^ Reid, Tony; Mike Frazier (18 October 2005). "Hickory Point Mall sold to investment group; deal includes Bloomington mall". Herald & Review. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  10. ^ "Timely opening Officials hope Steve and Barry's opening just before the holiday season will keep more shoppers in the area". Herald & Review. 14 November 2007. p. C1. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  11. ^ "Steve & Barry's closing at Forsyth mall No date set for final day of operation". Herald & Review. 3 September 2008. p. C1. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  12. ^ Reid, Tony; Chris Luvardi (3 October 2008). "Hobby grows into downtown business". Herald & Review. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  13. ^ Lusvardi, Chris (17 February 2010). "Old Navy leaving Hickory Point Mall". Herald & Review. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  14. ^ "Making merry New stores, seasonal shops spice up mall's offering for holiday shoppers". Herald & Review. 19 November 2010. p. A1. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  15. ^ Albright, Jayson (7 May 2008). "On set with 'The Informant:' A long Tuesday, with extras". The Herald-Review. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  16. ^ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/01/15/jc-penney/4495963/
  17. ^ "Sears in Hickory Point Mall to close in December". WSOY-AM. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  18. ^ http://seekingalpha.com/article/2620655-cbl-and-associates-properties-cbl-ceo-stephen-lebovitz-on-q3-2014-results-earnings-call-transcript
  19. ^ http://herald-review.com/news/local/knockerball-knockout-fun-in-forsyth/article_4a8aca2d-8125-50fe-8fe6-14af606c0fed.html
  20. ^ http://herald-review.com/business/hickory-point-mall-losing-book-store-book-world-closing-all/article_bb711f8a-9dc0-561b-87ec-0439278f884b.html
  21. ^ http://wgntv.com/2018/04/18/bon-ton-stores-expected-to-close-younkers-boston-store-and-carsons-included/
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