Kitsap Mall
Kitsap Mall is an enclosed shopping center in Silverdale, Washington, serving as a major retail destination for Kitsap County.
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Overview
Kitsap Mall is an indoor regional shopping center in Silverdale, Washington, United States. The mall opened on August 1, 1985, after years of planning and helped move the principal retail focus of Kitsap County away from downtown Bremerton toward the Silverdale area. Its original anchor lineup consisted of Lamonts, Sears, and The Bon Marché, reflecting the department-store-led format common to large American shopping centers of the period. The property expanded and changed substantially over subsequent decades. Mervyns joined the center in 1988, followed by JCPenney in 1989. The Bon Marché was enlarged in 1993, and Sears expanded in connection with the development of nearby furniture and satellite-retail uses. Lamonts was converted to Gottschalks in 2000 after Gottschalks acquired the chain through a bankruptcy-related transaction. The Bon Marché name was subsequently transitioned first to Bon-Macy’s in 2003 and then to Macy’s in 2005. Kitsap Mall’s tenant mix continued to evolve as traditional department stores contracted. Gottschalks closed in 2006, and its former building was demolished and replaced with space occupied by Barnes & Noble and Cost Plus World Market. Mervyns left in 2007; its former location was replaced by a Kohl’s building that opened that year. The mall also added specialty retail, including Hollister in 2008, and underwent façade and interior remodeling during 2011 and 2012. In 2013, Kitsap Mall and nearby properties were acquired by Starwood Capital Group from Macerich. A subsequent revitalization program added dining, specialty retail, and new anchors. Buffalo Wild Wings was introduced in the former food-court area, Victoria’s Secret was relocated alongside a new PINK store, and H&M opened in a newly built space in 2015. Dick’s Sporting Goods became another anchor in 2016. The center later experienced further anchor turnover. Sears announced its closure in 2019 and shut its store on October 20 of that year after nearly 35 years at the mall. The former Sears space was eventually occupied by WinCo Foods, which opened on August 22, 2022. Macy’s announced in January 2025 that it would close the Kitsap Mall location as part of a nationwide store-reduction plan; the store closed on March 23, 2025. Kitsap Mall also underwent significant ownership and financing changes. The property was reported for foreclosure in 2021 after its owner defaulted on debt. A planned August auction was postponed, and U.S. Bank became the sole bidder at the December 17, 2021 foreclosure auction. Reference material identifies Rhino Investments as the mall’s owner in the current operating context. The center remains active and includes approximately 73 retail stores, dining venues, entertainment uses, and anchors such as JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Cost Plus World Market, and WinCo Foods, together with a vacant former Macy’s anchor.
History
Kitsap Mall opened in Silverdale, Washington, on August 1, 1985, following a lengthy planning process. Its opening changed the geography of retail in Kitsap County by establishing Silverdale as the county’s principal shopping district, reducing the relative importance of Bremerton’s traditional retail core. The original anchors were Lamonts, Sears, and The Bon Marché. The mall expanded during the late 1980s and 1990s. Mervyns opened on March 4, 1988, and JCPenney followed in 1989. The Bon Marché was expanded eastward in 1993, nearly doubling its footprint. Sears also expanded, partly in connection with a separate HomeLife furniture operation and planned nearby furniture retail. These changes increased the center’s role as a regional destination rather than a small local shopping facility. Anchor succession became a recurring feature of the property. Lamonts became Gottschalks in September 2000 after Gottschalks acquired Lamonts through a bankruptcy sale. The Bon Marché brand was converted to Bon-Macy’s in 2003 and then to Macy’s in 2005. Gottschalks closed in 2006, after which its building was demolished and replaced with a new structure containing Barnes & Noble and Cost Plus World Market. Mervyns closed its Silverdale store in 2007; Kohl’s subsequently occupied a newly constructed building that opened on November 11 of that year. Specialty retail and physical modernization continued in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Hollister opened in November 2008, replacing a former Disney Store location. The mall’s façade and interior were remodeled from 2011 through 2012, updating the appearance and circulation of the center. In June 2013, Starwood Capital Group bought Kitsap Mall and nearby NorthPoint at Kitsap and Kitsap Place from Macerich. The acquisition was followed by a revitalization effort. Buffalo Wild Wings was added in the former food-court area, Victoria’s Secret was relocated as the PINK concept was introduced, and a newly built H&M store opened in 2015. Dick’s Sporting Goods was added as an anchor in 2016. The center faced additional pressure from department-store retrenchment. Sears announced a closure in August 2019 and ended operations at the mall on October 20, 2019. In 2021, the mall became the subject of a foreclosure process linked to a defaulted loan. The associated satellite properties had already been divested earlier that year. The auction was postponed from August to September and ultimately took place on December 17, 2021, when U.S. Bank was the sole bidder. Reference material identifies Rhino Investments as the current owner in the mall’s operating context. The former Sears space was repurposed for WinCo Foods, which opened on August 22, 2022. Macy’s later announced that its store would close as part of a national closure program; the location shut on March 23, 2025. The mall continues to operate with a mixed tenant base, including JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Cost Plus World Market, WinCo Foods, specialty retailers, restaurants, and entertainment uses. The former Macy’s anchor is vacant according to the cited reference material.
- 2025
Macy’s closes
[1]Macy’s closed its Kitsap Mall store on March 23 as part of a nationwide closure program.
- 2022
WinCo Foods opens
[1]WinCo Foods opened on August 22 in the former Sears anchor space.
- 2021
Foreclosure auction completed
[1]After a postponement, the mall was sold through a foreclosure auction on December 17, with U.S. Bank as the sole bidder.
- 2019
Sears closes
[1]The Sears store closed on October 20 after nearly 35 years at Kitsap Mall.
- 2016
Dick’s Sporting Goods added as an anchor
[1]Dick’s Sporting Goods expanded the mall’s anchor mix beyond traditional department stores.
- 2015
H&M joins the tenant mix
[1]A newly built H&M store opened during the mall’s post-acquisition revitalization.
- 2013
Starwood Capital Group acquires the property
[1]Starwood Capital Group purchased the mall and nearby associated properties from Macerich.
- 2011
Mall remodeling begins
[1]The mall began façade and interior improvements that continued through 2012.
- 2007
Kohl’s opens after Mervyns closure
[1]Kohl’s opened on November 11 in a newly constructed building replacing the former Mervyns use.
- 2006
Gottschalks building replaced
[1]After Gottschalks closed, its former building was demolished and replaced by space occupied by Barnes & Noble and Cost Plus World Market.
Products and positioning
A regional enclosed shopping center serving Silverdale, Bremerton, and the wider Kitsap County market, combining department stores, specialty retailers, grocery, dining, and entertainment.
Department store · 1989
JCPenney
JCPenney is a major anchor tenant offering apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home goods, and seasonal merchandise. Its presence preserves a traditional department-store component within Kitsap Mall’s otherwise diversified tenant mix.
Sporting goods retailer · 2016
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods serves as a large-format anchor focused on sporting equipment, athletic apparel, footwear, outdoor products, and related accessories. It was added during the mall’s post-2013 revitalization period.
Department store · 2007
Kohl’s
Kohl’s occupies a purpose-built anchor location opened after Mervyns left the property. Its merchandise spans clothing, accessories, home products, small appliances, and seasonal goods.
Books and lifestyle retail · 2006
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble occupies part of the former Gottschalks redevelopment and provides books, gifts, games, media, educational products, and café-related offerings. The store contributes a destination-oriented use distinct from apparel and department-store anchors.
Home furnishings and specialty retail · 2006
Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus World Market occupies space created through the replacement of the former Gottschalks building. It offers furniture, home décor, kitchen products, specialty foods, beverages, and imported or globally styled merchandise.
Grocery retailer · 2022
WinCo Foods
WinCo Foods opened in the former Sears anchor space, adding a large grocery component to the mall. Its presence represents the conversion of a traditional department-store box into a food-and-daily-needs destination.
Department store · 2005
Macy’s
Macy’s was the successor to The Bon Marché, which transitioned through the Bon-Macy’s name before adopting the Macy’s nameplate. The Kitsap Mall store closed on March 23, 2025.
Brand decisions
2021
Foreclosure and ownership transitionOtherBackground
The mall was reported to be subject to foreclosure after the owner defaulted on a loan. The property was appraised at $34.5 million against reported debt of $74.56 million.
Action taken
The scheduled auction was postponed, then held on December 17, 2021. U.S. Bank was the sole bidder.
Aftermath
The foreclosure process resulted in a change in control, while subsequent operating references identify Rhino Investments as the owner.
Appraised value versus reported debt. $34.5 million appraised value → $74.56 million debt (2021)
2013
Sale from Macerich to Starwood Capital GroupM&ABackground
Kitsap Mall and nearby NorthPoint at Kitsap and Kitsap Place properties changed ownership after Macerich sold them to Starwood Capital Group.
Action taken
Starwood Capital Group acquired the properties and initiated a revitalization program involving tenant additions, dining, relocation, and new construction.
Aftermath
The property added Buffalo Wild Wings, a relocated Victoria’s Secret with PINK, H&M, and later Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Reported transaction value. $127 million (June 2013)
Recent events
- 2025
Macy’s announces Kitsap Mall store closure[1]
Other
Macy’s announced that its Kitsap Mall location would close as part of a nationwide plan affecting 66 stores. The store closed on March 23, 2025.
- 2022
WinCo Foods opens in former Sears space[1]
Product launch
WinCo Foods opened at Kitsap Mall on August 22, 2022, reusing the large anchor space vacated by Sears.
- 2021
Kitsap Mall reported for foreclosure auction[1]
Bankruptcy · Other
The mall was reported to be headed for a foreclosure auction after an ownership-related loan default. The initially planned auction was postponed before proceeding later in the year.
- 2021
U.S. Bank becomes sole bidder at Kitsap Mall foreclosure auction[1]
Other
U.S. Bank, the holder of the defaulted loan, was the sole bidder at the foreclosure auction held on December 17, 2021.
- 2019
Sears announces Kitsap Mall closure[1]
Product generation · Other
Sears announced that its Kitsap Mall store would close during a nationwide round of store reductions. The location closed on October 20, 2019.
- 2013
Kitsap Mall and surrounding properties acquired by Starwood Capital Group[1]
M&A
Starwood Capital Group acquired Kitsap Mall and associated NorthPoint at Kitsap and Kitsap Place properties from Macerich. The transaction was followed by a program of tenant, dining, and physical improvements.
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