Pembroke Lakes Mall
An enclosed regional shopping mall in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving the western suburbs of the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.
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Overview
Pembroke Lakes Mall is an enclosed regional shopping center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, a suburban city in the Fort Lauderdale area. The mall occupies a prominent location at the intersection of Pines Boulevard, also designated State Road 820, and Flamingo Road, or State Road 823, between Interstate 75 and Florida's Turnpike. Its location gives it access to a broad suburban trade area across western Broward County and has helped make it one of South Florida's better-known traditional enclosed malls. The property opened in 1992 and was developed by Homart Development Company as its third and final shopping-center project. It was also described as the last regional shopping hub developed in Broward County. At opening, Pembroke Lakes represented the large-format regional mall model of the period: a climate-controlled, single-level retail complex organized around several department-store anchors, a food court, and a broad selection of specialty stores. The initial anchor lineup consisted of two-level Burdines, Sears, and JCPenney stores, together with a one-level Mervyn's location. JCPenney opened on October 28, 1992, while Burdines, Mervyn's, and Sears opened during the preceding month. The mall's anchor portfolio evolved as the U.S. department-store industry consolidated. In 1995, Dillard's added a store between Sears and the main entrance, giving the property another multi-level department-store anchor. Two years later, Dillard's expanded into the former Mervyn's space and divided its operations between two locations: one focused on women's and children's merchandise and the other on men's and home departments. Burdines later became part of Macy's through the 2003 merger and adopted the Macy's name in 2005. In 2006, a second Macy's store was added near the food court, while the former Burdines space was reconfigured for women's and children's departments. A four-story parking structure was also built beside the two Macy's stores. The most significant recent transformation involved the former Sears space. Sears closed on September 15, 2019, after plans were announced to reduce or replace the department-store footprint. An AMC movie theater opened in part of the redevelopment in 2017. Round One Entertainment subsequently selected the former Sears location for its first Florida venue. Construction was delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Round1 Bowling & Arcade eventually opened to the public on June 11, 2022. This change reflects the mall industry's shift toward entertainment, dining, and experiential attractions as complements to conventional retail. As described in reference material, the current anchor and major-attraction lineup includes Round1 Bowling & Arcade, AMC Theatres, two Dillard's stores, JCPenney, and two Macy's stores. Brookfield Properties owns and manages the mall. Pembroke Lakes Mall therefore combines established department-store anchors with cinema and entertainment uses, retaining the role of a large suburban shopping destination while adapting its tenant mix to changing consumer behavior.
History
Pembroke Lakes Mall was developed by Homart Development Company and opened in 1992 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. It was Homart's third and final property and was characterized as the last regional shopping hub built in Broward County. The enclosed, single-level complex was positioned at the intersection of Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road, with nearby access to Interstate 75 and Florida's Turnpike. The original mall opened with four department-store anchors. Burdines, Sears, and JCPenney occupied large two-level spaces, while Mervyn's operated a one-story store. Burdines opened on September 19, 1992, Mervyn's on September 21, and Sears on September 30. JCPenney opened on October 28. The JCPenney and Burdines stores replaced locations operated by those chains at Hollywood Fashion Center, while Sears relocated from the Hollywood Mall. Dillard's joined the property in August 1995, opening a store between Sears and the main entrance. The addition made Pembroke Lakes one of the Broward County malls with a particularly substantial multi-level anchor configuration. In 1997, Dillard's expanded into the former Mervyn's location. Its original store was organized around women's and children's merchandise, while the former Mervyn's building accommodated men's and home departments. The next major change came through the consolidation of the Burdines brand into Macy's. Burdines merged with Macy's in 2003 and the Pembroke Lakes store was converted to the Macy's name in 2005. In 2006, a second Macy's was developed between the original Macy's and the food court. The two stores were differentiated by departments, with the former Burdines building focusing on women's and children's merchandise and the newer store housing men's and home goods. A four-story parking garage was constructed beside them. The mall later began shifting some of its former department-store space toward entertainment. In 2016, General Growth Properties announced plans involving the Sears store, including a reduction of the Sears footprint to create room for an AMC movie theater. AMC opened in 2017. Sears ultimately closed on September 15, 2019. That same period brought an announcement from Round One Entertainment that the former Sears space would become the company's first Florida Round1 Bowling & Arcade venue. The expected opening was postponed by construction delays associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Round1 opened to the public on June 11, 2022. Brookfield Properties owns and manages Pembroke Lakes Mall. The property has approximately 1,135,374 square feet, or about 105,480 square meters, on one floor. Its principal anchors and entertainment attractions are reported as Round1 Bowling & Arcade, AMC Theatres, two Dillard's stores, JCPenney, and two Macy's stores. The mall's history illustrates the transition of a traditional department-store-centered regional mall toward a mixed retail and entertainment destination.
- 2022
Round1 Bowling & Arcade opens
[1]Round1 opens its Pembroke Lakes venue on June 11 after pandemic-related construction delays.
- 2019
Sears closes
[1]The Sears anchor closes on September 15, leaving a large space available for redevelopment.
- 2017
AMC Theatres opens
[1]An AMC cinema opens as part of the redevelopment of the former Sears footprint.
- 2006
Second Macy's and parking garage added
[1]A second Macy's opens near the food court, accompanied by construction of a four-story parking garage.
- 2005
Former Burdines store adopts Macy's name
[1]The former Burdines location at Pembroke Lakes Mall becomes a Macy's store.
- 2003
Burdines merges with Macy's
[1]The Burdines chain merges with Macy's, setting up the later rebranding of the mall's Burdines location.
- 1997
Dillard's occupies former Mervyn's space
[1]Dillard's opens a second store in the former Mervyn's location and divides merchandise categories between the two stores.
- 1995
Dillard's becomes an anchor
[1]Dillard's opens its first Pembroke Lakes location between Sears and the main entrance.
- 1992
Mall opens in Pembroke Pines
[1]Homart Development Company opens Pembroke Lakes Mall as an enclosed regional shopping center with Burdines, Sears, JCPenney, and Mervyn's as its initial department-store anchors.
Products and positioning
A large suburban enclosed regional mall combining department stores, specialty retail, cinema, and experiential entertainment for consumers in western Broward County and the wider South Florida market.
Retail services · 1992
Department-store retail
Pembroke Lakes Mall's core retail offer is built around department stores, including two Dillard's stores, JCPenney, and two Macy's stores. These anchors provide apparel, accessories, beauty products, home merchandise, and other broad-category goods, while supporting traffic for the mall's specialty tenants.
Cinema entertainment · 2017
AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres represents the mall's cinema component and forms part of the property's shift toward entertainment-led uses. The theater opened in 2017 in space associated with the redevelopment of the former Sears footprint.
Experiential entertainment · 2022
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Round1 Bowling & Arcade is an entertainment venue combining bowling and arcade activities. It occupies the former Sears space and was announced as Round One Entertainment's first Florida location. After pandemic-related construction delays, it opened to the public in June 2022.
Brand decisions
2019
Round1 announced for former Sears locationProduct launchBackground
Following the closure and redevelopment of the Sears anchor, the mall sought a large-format use capable of generating visits beyond conventional department-store shopping.
Action taken
Round One Entertainment announced that its first Florida Round1 Bowling & Arcade venue would open in the former Sears space.
Aftermath
The opening was delayed by construction disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the venue eventually opened on June 11, 2022.
2016
Redevelop Sears space for entertainmentStrategyBackground
The mall's traditional department-store anchor model was affected by the planned reduction and later closure of Sears.
Action taken
General Growth Properties announced plans involving the Sears footprint to create space for an AMC movie theater and other redevelopment.
Aftermath
AMC opened in 2017, while Sears closed in September 2019 and the former space was subsequently selected for Round1 Bowling & Arcade.
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