"Consumer expectations have shifted significantly and consumers now want experiences, convenience, and a mix of uses beyond traditional retail. While some malls haven't been able to adapt to these changing preferences, many are successfully evolving to change their tenant mixes and services that attract customers."
"Sunrise Mall, built in 1973, was once a popular shopping destination with 1.2 million square feet of retail space on 77 acres of land. But, like many other malls around the United States, the shopping center lost tenants over the past decade with the growth of online shopping - a decline exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020."
Dick's Sporting Goods at Sunrise Mall in Massapequa will close on April 4, marking the departure of the mall's last tenant. Amazon plans to purchase 26.7 acres of the property to construct a 24/7 warehouse and distribution center. The mall, originally built in 1973 with 1.2 million square feet of retail space, has experienced significant tenant loss over the past decade due to e-commerce growth and the COVID-19 pandemic. Other Dick's Sporting Goods locations remain operational on Long Island. Industry experts note that while some malls struggle, many are successfully adapting by evolving their tenant mixes and offering experiences beyond traditional retail.
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