Macomb Mall
An enclosed shopping center in Roseville, Michigan, serving Macomb County and the wider Detroit metropolitan area.
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Overview
Macomb Mall is an enclosed shopping center in Roseville, Michigan, in the northern suburbs of Detroit. It opened in 1964 after being developed by Schostak Brothers, a Detroit-area real-estate company, and has evolved from a traditional department-store mall into a more diversified retail and dining property. Its original anchor lineup included Sears, Crowley's, and Kresge, reflecting the department-store and variety-store model common to American suburban malls of the period. A two-screen cinema opened near Sears the following year. The property expanded substantially in 1986, when a MainStreet department store and more than 40 additional stores were added. MainStreet was subsequently sold to Kohl's in 1989, and Kohl's became one of the mall's long-term anchor tenants. A late-1990s renovation introduced an Old Navy location that was described as the first Old Navy store in Macomb County. The same period also brought financial and tenant changes: Crowley's entered bankruptcy in 1999 and its space was transferred to Value City. Schostak Brothers managed Macomb Mall until 2004, when the property was marketed for sale and acquired by Thor Equities. The mall later faced significant financial pressure connected with the default of a Thor-related loan. Ownership or control changed during the restructuring period, with Cushman & Wakefield taking possession in 2011 and Lormax Stern acquiring the property in 2013. These changes occurred while many enclosed shopping centers were confronting department-store closures, declining occupancy, and competition from open-air retail and online commerce. Lormax Stern announced an approximately $8 million redevelopment program in December 2013. The plan replaced or repurposed several underperforming parts of the property, including the former Crowley's and Value City building, which was demolished to make way for Dick's Sporting Goods. The program also brought Ulta, Shoe Carnival, H&M, and other tenants to the center, while the cinema complex was eventually closed and demolished. Additional construction near Dick's Sporting Goods created space for newer food and service tenants, including 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza. The redevelopment helped raise occupancy from roughly two-thirds to more than 90 percent according to the referenced account. Sears, another original anchor, became part of Seritage Growth Properties after Sears Holdings spun off a portfolio of real-estate assets in 2015. The Macomb Mall Sears store was announced for closure in 2017 and shut in stages. Part of the former store was converted to At Home, while the automotive center became a DieHard location; Hobby Lobby later occupied the remaining first-floor space, opening in October 2019. These conversions illustrate Macomb Mall's shift away from dependence on traditional department stores toward specialty retail, home goods, apparel, sporting goods, and off-price or category-focused tenants. The mall continued to add food-oriented amenities during the early 2020s. Plans for a small food court beside Kohl's were announced in 2020, and the food court opened in December of that year with Cinnabon. China Max followed in June 2021. Macomb Mall's current identity is therefore based on a mix of national chain stores, dining, entertainment history, and adaptive reuse of former anchor space. Lormax Stern manages the property, which remains an active regional shopping destination rather than a national consumer brand or publicly traded company.
History
Macomb Mall opened in 1964 in Roseville, Michigan, as a suburban enclosed shopping center developed by Schostak Brothers of Detroit. Its initial anchors were Sears, Crowley's, and Kresge. A two-screen cinema was added near Sears in 1965, reinforcing the mall's role as both a retail and entertainment destination. A major expansion was completed in 1986. The project added MainStreet as a third anchor and introduced more than 40 additional stores. MainStreet was sold to Kohl's in 1989, creating a long-term anchor relationship. In 1999, a renovation added Old Navy, reported as the chain's first location in Macomb County. That year also brought the bankruptcy of Crowley's; its store was subsequently sold to Value City. Schostak Brothers continued to manage the mall until 2004, when the property was placed on the market and acquired by Thor Equities. By 2011, Macomb Mall was affected by the default of one of Thor Equities' loans and faced the possibility of closure. The property was transferred to Cushman & Wakefield in 2011 and later acquired by Lormax Stern in mid-2013. Lormax Stern began a substantial repositioning effort after the acquisition. In December 2013, it announced an approximately $8 million renovation and redevelopment plan. The former Crowley's and Value City building was demolished for a Dick's Sporting Goods store, while Ulta and Shoe Carnival were identified as new tenants. H&M followed in 2015. A separate building near Dick's Sporting Goods added tenants including 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza. The redevelopment replaced aging department-store space with more specialized and contemporary retail uses, and the mall's reported occupancy improved from approximately two-thirds to above 90 percent. The cinema closed in April 2015 after operating as an eight-screen Silver Cinemas venue. It was demolished in 2016. Sears underwent a separate real-estate transition when Sears Holdings spun off 235 properties, including the Macomb Mall store, into Seritage Growth Properties in 2015. The store was announced for closure in June 2017 and completed its shutdown on September 17 of that year. The former space was divided among replacement uses: At Home took part of the former store, DieHard occupied the converted auto center, and Hobby Lobby later opened in the remaining first-floor area in October 2019. In June 2020, plans were disclosed for a small food court adjacent to Kohl's. It opened in December 2020 with Cinnabon, and China Max joined the food-court lineup in June 2021. These changes continued the property's transition from a classic department-store-centered mall to a mixed regional retail center emphasizing specialty chains, home and hobby goods, apparel, beauty, sporting goods, and dining. Lormax Stern remains the manager identified in the referenced material.
- 2021
China Max joins food court
[1]China Max opens as an additional food-court tenant.
- 2020
Food court opens
[1]A small food court beside Kohl's opens with Cinnabon.
- 2019
Hobby Lobby opens
[1]Hobby Lobby opens in the remaining first-floor portion of the former Sears building.
- 2017
Sears closes
[1]The Sears anchor closes in stages, with final closure on September 17.
- 2016
Former cinema is demolished
[1]The closed movie theater is demolished as part of the property's physical repositioning.
- 2015
Redevelopment adds new specialty retail
[1]H&M joins the tenant mix, while new construction near Dick's Sporting Goods adds additional retail and dining space.
- 2013
Lormax Stern acquires the mall
[1]Lormax Stern acquires the property and announces an approximately $8 million redevelopment plan.
- 2011
Ownership changes during financial distress
[1]Following a loan default associated with Thor Equities, the mall is transferred to Cushman & Wakefield.
- 2004
Thor Equities acquires the property
[1]After Schostak Brothers puts the mall on the market, Thor Equities acquires it.
- 1999
Renovation adds Old Navy
[1]A renovation introduces Old Navy, described in the reference material as the chain's first store in Macomb County.
Products and positioning
A suburban regional shopping mall serving Roseville, Macomb County, and nearby communities, with a tenant mix centered on national specialty retailers, value-oriented shopping, home goods, sporting goods, apparel, beauty, and casual dining.
Retail real estate · 1964
Enclosed shopping center
Macomb Mall's core offering is a climate-controlled shopping environment containing national chain stores, specialty retailers, food outlets, and former department-store anchor spaces adapted for new tenants. Its role is primarily regional, serving Roseville and surrounding Macomb County communities.
Retail services · 2013
Specialty retail tenant mix
The mall's post-2013 tenant strategy emphasizes category specialists rather than relying exclusively on traditional department stores. Dick's Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, At Home, Ulta, H&M, and Shoe Carnival represent sporting goods, crafts, home merchandise, beauty, apparel, and footwear.
Food service · 2020
Dining and food court
Macomb Mall provides casual dining and food-court options as part of its visitor experience. A small food court opened beside Kohl's in December 2020 with Cinnabon, and China Max was added in June 2021. Earlier redevelopment also introduced 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza.
Brand decisions
2020
Add a small food courtProduct launchBackground
The mall continued diversifying its offer after the loss of traditional anchors and the earlier closure of its cinema.
Action taken
Plans were announced for a food court beside Kohl's, which opened in December 2020 with Cinnabon; China Max followed in June 2021.
Aftermath
The food-court addition expanded the mall's dining offer and supported its repositioning as a mixed retail and service destination.
2017
Replace the Sears anchor with multiple usesStrategyBackground
Sears Holdings was reducing its store base, and the Macomb Mall Sears property had been placed into Seritage Growth Properties.
Action taken
The Sears store was closed in stages. At Home took part of the former store, DieHard occupied the converted auto center, and Hobby Lobby later opened in the remaining first-floor area.
Aftermath
The former department-store anchor was divided among home, hobby, and automotive-oriented uses, reducing dependence on a single large retailer.
2013
Approve a major mall repositioningStrategyBackground
After a period of financial uncertainty, changing ownership, and weak occupancy, Lormax Stern sought to replace obsolete department-store space and refresh the center's tenant mix.
Action taken
Lormax Stern announced an approximately $8 million program involving demolition of the former Crowley's and Value City building, construction for Dick's Sporting Goods, recruitment of Ulta and Shoe Carnival, and broader physical improvements.
Aftermath
The redevelopment brought additional specialty retailers and was associated in the reference material with occupancy rising from roughly two-thirds to more than 90 percent.
Announced redevelopment investment. $8 million planned investment (2013 announcement)
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