Pine Ridge Mall
Pine Ridge Mall is a shopping center in Chubbuck, Idaho, that is being redeveloped from an enclosed mall into an open-air retail center.
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Overview
Pine Ridge Mall is a retail shopping center in Chubbuck, Idaho, near Interstate 86 and the Pocatello area. It opened in 1981 as an enclosed regional mall developed by Price Development Corporation. At opening, its principal department-store anchors were The Bon Marché, JCPenney, and ZCMI, reflecting the traditional department-store-led format used by many American malls of the period. The property later expanded its anchor mix during the 1990s, adding Sears after that retailer relocated from the former Pocatello Mall, as well as Shopko. The center’s tenant history reflects the broader restructuring of the U.S. department-store and enclosed-mall sectors. The Bon Marché banner was converted to Macy’s in 2005, but the Macy’s store closed in August 2006. The vacant space was temporarily used by Party Palace before C-A-L Ranch Stores moved into it in 2014. Dillard’s acquired the Pine Ridge ZCMI location in 2001 as part of its purchase of four ZCMI stores. Dillard’s subsequently closed the location in 2008, and Herberger’s occupied the space from 2012 until its closure in 2018. Sears announced the closure of its Pine Ridge Mall store in 2014, while Shopko later closed in May 2019 during the retailer’s nationwide liquidation program. Ownership also changed as the property adapted to declining department-store traffic. General Growth Properties sold the mall to Farmer Holding Co. in November 2013 for $9.05 million. Newer occupants broadened the center beyond conventional apparel and department-store retail. Hobby Lobby opened in September 2016, Planet Fitness opened in part of the former Herberger’s space in January 2019, and Gem Prep announced plans to occupy the former Sears premises as a charter-school campus beginning in summer 2019. In 2022, C-A-L Ranch Stores planned to relocate within the property from its existing mall space into part of the former Shopko building. In May 2024, Scottsdale-based SimonCRE acquired Pine Ridge Mall and announced a major redevelopment. The plan called for converting the enclosed mall into an open-air retail center and adding Kohl’s as a new anchor. The property’s transition accelerated in 2025 and 2026. JCPenney announced that its store would close on May 25, 2025, while Target confirmed plans for a 128,000-square-foot store at the site. Demolition of the mall began on June 2, 2025, after remaining interior tenants closed on June 1. Construction of the Target store was scheduled to begin in early 2026, with an opening planned for early 2027. Plans for a Kohl’s store were reported as dropped in February 2026. Pine Ridge Mall therefore represents a retail property brand in transition from a conventional enclosed shopping mall toward a mixed, open-air commercial development anchored by large-format tenants and services.
History
Pine Ridge Mall opened in 1981 in Chubbuck, Idaho, near Interstate 86. Developed by Price Development Corporation, it began as an enclosed shopping mall anchored by The Bon Marché, JCPenney, and ZCMI. During the 1990s, the property added Sears, which relocated from the demolished Pocatello Mall, and Shopko. These additions strengthened Pine Ridge Mall’s role as a regional retail destination for the Pocatello area and southeastern Idaho. The mall’s anchor lineup changed substantially in the following decades. Dillard’s acquired four ZCMI stores, including the Pine Ridge location, in 2001. The Dillard’s store closed in 2008 and was eventually replaced by Herberger’s in 2012. The Bon Marché banner became Macy’s in 2005, but Macy’s closed its store in August 2006. The former Macy’s building was used briefly by Party Palace before C-A-L Ranch Stores opened there in 2014. Sears also announced a closure in 2014, ending another major-anchor tenancy. Ownership shifted in November 2013, when General Growth Properties sold Pine Ridge Mall to Farmer Holding Co. for $9.05 million. The property continued to diversify as traditional department stores weakened. Hobby Lobby opened in 2016. Herberger’s closed in 2018 as part of The Bon-Ton’s nationwide store-reduction plan, and Planet Fitness later occupied part of the vacant space. Gem Prep announced plans to use the former Sears location for a charter-school campus. Shopko closed in May 2019 during that company’s nationwide liquidation. C-A-L Ranch Stores later planned to move from its existing mall location into part of the former Shopko building. In May 2024, SimonCRE purchased Pine Ridge Mall and announced a redevelopment intended to transform the enclosed mall into an open-air retail center. The initial proposal included a new Kohl’s store. JCPenney subsequently announced a 2025 closure, while Target confirmed plans for a 128,000-square-foot store. Remaining interior tenants closed on June 1, 2025, and demolition began the following day. Construction of the planned Target store was scheduled to begin in early 2026, with an opening targeted for early 2027. Plans for Kohl’s were later dropped in February 2026. The property’s current trajectory is therefore a conversion from an aging enclosed mall into a more flexible, large-format retail development.
- 2026
Kohl’s plan is dropped
[1]Plans for a Kohl’s anchor store are dropped, while construction of the planned Target store is scheduled to proceed.
- 2025
Demolition begins
[1]After interior tenants leave, demolition begins on June 2 as part of the redevelopment.
- 2024
SimonCRE announces redevelopment
[1]SimonCRE acquires the property and proposes conversion to an open-air retail center.
- 2019
The property adds fitness and education uses
[1]Planet Fitness opens in former Herberger’s space, and Gem Prep announces plans for the former Sears location.
- 2016
Hobby Lobby opens
[1]Hobby Lobby opens at the mall in September.
- 2013
Ownership transfers to Farmer Holding Co.
[1]General Growth Properties sells the mall to Farmer Holding Co. for $9.05 million.
- 2005
The Bon Marché becomes Macy’s
[1]The Bon Marché store is rebranded under the Macy’s name.
- 2001
Dillard’s acquires the ZCMI location
[1]Dillard’s acquires four ZCMI stores, including the Pine Ridge Mall location.
- 1990
Sears and Shopko are added
[1]The mall expands its anchor lineup during the 1990s, including Sears and Shopko.
- 1981
Pine Ridge Mall opens
[1]The enclosed shopping mall opens in Chubbuck with The Bon Marché, JCPenney, and ZCMI as anchor tenants.
Products and positioning
A regional shopping center serving Chubbuck, Pocatello, and surrounding southeastern Idaho communities, with its current identity shaped by the repositioning of a former enclosed mall into an open-air retail destination.
Shopping center format · 1981
Enclosed regional shopping mall
Pine Ridge Mall originally operated as a conventional enclosed regional shopping center, combining department stores, specialty retailers, food and service businesses, and community-oriented uses under one roof. Its historic anchor roster included The Bon Marché, Macy’s, ZCMI, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Sears, Shopko, Herberger’s, and Hobby Lobby.
Retail property redevelopment · 2024
Open-air retail redevelopment
SimonCRE’s redevelopment plan is intended to replace the enclosed mall format with an open-air retail center. The project is designed around larger-format tenants and more flexible access, with Target confirmed as a planned anchor-style occupant and an initial Kohl’s proposal later dropped.
Brand decisions
2025
Target store developmentProduct launchBackground
The redevelopment required a new large-format anchor or major occupant after the enclosed mall’s department-store tenants departed.
Action taken
Target confirmed plans for a 128,000-square-foot store at the Pine Ridge Mall site.
Aftermath
Construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, with an opening planned for early 2027.
2024
Conversion to an open-air retail centerStrategyBackground
Following years of anchor closures and changes in shopping-center economics, SimonCRE acquired the property and proposed a new format.
Action taken
SimonCRE announced plans to redevelop the enclosed mall into an open-air retail center, initially with Kohl’s identified as a proposed new anchor.
Aftermath
Interior tenants closed in June 2025, demolition began, Target confirmed a planned 128,000-square-foot store, and the Kohl’s component was later dropped.
2013
Sale to Farmer Holding Co.M&ABackground
The mall changed ownership as its traditional department-store model faced increasing pressure.
Action taken
General Growth Properties sold Pine Ridge Mall to Farmer Holding Co. for $9.05 million.
Aftermath
The property continued operating while its tenant mix shifted toward specialty retail, fitness, and education.
Sale price. $9.05 million (November 2013)
Recent events
- 2025
JCPenney announces Pine Ridge Mall closure[1]
Other
JCPenney announced that its store at the mall would close on May 25, 2025.
- 2025
Target confirms a planned 128,000-square-foot store[1]
Product launch
Target confirmed plans to construct a 128,000-square-foot store at the Pine Ridge Mall site.
- 2025
Demolition begins for Pine Ridge Mall redevelopment[1]
Other
Demolition began on June 2 after the remaining interior tenants closed on June 1, advancing the conversion to an open-air retail project.
- 2024
SimonCRE acquires Pine Ridge Mall and announces redevelopment[1]
M&A
SimonCRE acquired the mall and announced plans to replace the enclosed format with an open-air retail center, initially including a proposed Kohl’s anchor.
- 2019
Planet Fitness opens in former Herberger’s space[1]
Product launch
Planet Fitness opened in part of the former Herberger’s premises in January 2019.
- 2019
Gem Prep announces former Sears location[1]
Other
Gem Prep announced plans to open a charter-school campus in the former Sears space during summer 2019.
- 2019
Shopko announces closure[1]
Bankruptcy
Shopko announced that the Pine Ridge Mall store would close as part of a nationwide program affecting 251 stores; the location closed in May 2019.
- 2018
Herberger’s announces closure[1]
Bankruptcy
Herberger’s announced that its Pine Ridge Mall store would close in April 2018 as part of a nationwide plan involving 42 stores.
- 2016
Hobby Lobby opens at Pine Ridge Mall[1]
Product launch
Hobby Lobby was added to the mall in September 2016, expanding its specialty retail offer.
- 2014
Sears announces Pine Ridge Mall store closure[1]
Other
Sears announced that its Pine Ridge Mall location would close in November 2014.
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