Sherwood Place
A shopping center in Stockton, California, formerly known as Sherwood Mall.
Last updated August 24, 2026
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Overview
Sherwood Place is a shopping center in Stockton, California, United States, formerly known as Sherwood Mall. The property opened in 1979 and was developed by Stone Brothers. It originally operated as an enclosed mall anchored by Macy's and Montgomery Ward, serving Stockton and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley. Its retail mix changed substantially over time as department stores and specialty chains vacated or were replaced by large-format retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, and service-oriented tenants. The center expanded in 1987 with an additional wing containing a food court, Toys “R” Us, and Gottschalks. Montgomery Ward closed in 2001, after which part of the former anchor space was occupied by Best Buy in 2002 and another portion later became Petco. Toys “R” Us subsequently left its original location and moved to a nearby site; its former mall space became HomeGoods in 2005, while another portion was later occupied by Shoe Pavilion and then Ulta Beauty. The interior was also renovated in 2005. Gottschalks remained at the property until the chain entered bankruptcy and closed its stores in 2009. The former Gottschalks space was later divided among new users, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, which opened in September 2014, and Sky Zone. These changes reflected the broader transformation of traditional enclosed shopping centers, with entertainment, off-price retail, fitness, home goods, and specialty services supplementing or replacing conventional department-store anchors. In 2017, the property was sold to Brixton Sherwood, LLC, an entity associated with Brixton, which owns and manages the center. A major redevelopment began in 2022. Most of the interior mall was closed and gutted to make room for Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and other tenants, while exterior-facing tenants continued operating during construction. The work continued into spring 2023, when the property adopted the Sherwood Place name. The redeveloped center now combines several national retailers and specialty operators, including Macy’s, Best Buy, Petco, Ulta Beauty, HomeGoods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and Sky Zone. Before the redevelopment, Sherwood Mall was one of Stockton’s two enclosed shopping malls, alongside Mershops Weberstown, located next door.
History
Sherwood Place began operating in Stockton, California, in 1979 under the name Sherwood Mall. Stone Brothers developed the property as an enclosed shopping mall anchored by Macy’s and Montgomery Ward. Its location in Stockton made it a significant regional retail destination for local shoppers and nearby communities in the San Joaquin Valley. The property expanded in 1987 with a new wing that added a food court and stores for Toys “R” Us and Gottschalks. This expansion broadened the center beyond its original department-store format and helped maintain its relevance as retail competition evolved. Montgomery Ward closed in 2001. Best Buy occupied part of the former Montgomery Ward space in 2002, while Petco later used another portion. Toys “R” Us closed its mall location and moved to a nearby lot; HomeGoods took over the former Toys “R” Us space in 2005, and another portion later became Shoe Pavilion and subsequently Ulta Beauty. The center’s interior was renovated in 2005. Gottschalks continued as an anchor until the company entered bankruptcy and closed its stores in 2009. Its former space was gradually repurposed. Dick’s Sporting Goods opened in a portion of the space in September 2014, and Sky Zone later occupied another portion. These tenant changes illustrate the center’s shift away from dependence on traditional department stores toward a mixed retail and entertainment model. In 2017, Stone Brothers sold the property to Brixton Sherwood, LLC. Brixton became the owner and manager associated with the center. A larger redevelopment was announced and undertaken in 2022. Rather than preserve the previous enclosed-mall configuration, the project removed most of the interior mall and prepared space for Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and additional tenants. Exterior-facing stores were able to remain open while construction proceeded. The redevelopment lasted into spring 2023 and was accompanied by a change of name from Sherwood Mall to Sherwood Place. The current center combines department-store, electronics, pet, beauty, home, sporting-goods, grocery, off-price, and entertainment tenants. Macy’s, Best Buy, Petco, Ulta Beauty, HomeGoods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and Sky Zone are identified among its principal occupants. Before the redevelopment, Sherwood Mall was one of two enclosed shopping malls in Stockton, the other being Mershops Weberstown, which is situated next door. Sherwood Place now represents a redeveloped and more diversified retail property rather than the earlier enclosed-mall format.
- 2023
Property renamed Sherwood Place
[1]Following construction that continued into spring 2023, the redeveloped property adopted the Sherwood Place name.
- 2022
Major redevelopment begins
[1]Redevelopment began to replace most of the former interior mall with new retail space, including a planned Sprouts Farmers Market and Burlington.
- 2017
Property sold to Brixton affiliate
[1]Stone Brothers sold the property to Brixton Sherwood, LLC, associated with the Brixton ownership and management group.
- 2014
Dick’s Sporting Goods opens
[1]Dick’s Sporting Goods opened in part of the former Gottschalks anchor space in September.
- 2009
Gottschalks leaves after bankruptcy
[1]Gottschalks closed following the chain’s bankruptcy, eventually allowing its former anchor space to be divided among replacement tenants.
- 2005
Interior renovation and tenant replacement
[1]The mall interior was renovated. HomeGoods moved into the former Toys “R” Us space, while other portions were later occupied by Shoe Pavilion and Ulta Beauty.
- 2002
Best Buy enters former Montgomery Ward space
[1]Best Buy opened in part of the vacated Montgomery Ward location, with Petco later occupying another portion.
- 2001
Montgomery Ward closes
[1]Montgomery Ward departed the property, creating substantial former-anchor space for later retail reuse.
- 1987
Mall expansion adds new retail wing
[1]An expansion added a wing containing a food court, Toys “R” Us, and Gottschalks.
- 1979
Sherwood Mall opens
[1]Stone Brothers developed and opened Sherwood Mall in Stockton with Macy’s and Montgomery Ward as its original anchor stores.
Products and positioning
A community-oriented Stockton shopping center that combines major national retailers, grocery, home, beauty, sporting-goods, pet, apparel, and entertainment uses. Following its 2022–2023 redevelopment and renaming, the property is positioned as a more open and diversified retail destination rather than a traditional fully enclosed department-store mall.
Department store
Macy’s
A department-store anchor offering apparel, accessories, beauty products, home goods, and related merchandise. Macy’s is a successor to the original department-store role that helped define Sherwood Mall’s initial retail format.
Consumer electronics · 2002
Best Buy
A large-format electronics retailer selling computers, televisions, mobile devices, appliances, entertainment technology, accessories, and related services. It opened at the property in 2002 in part of the former Montgomery Ward space.
Pet retail
Petco
A pet-supply and services retailer offering food, equipment, animal-care products, and selected pet services. The store occupies a portion of space associated with the former Montgomery Ward anchor.
Beauty retail
Ulta Beauty
A beauty retailer carrying cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrance, personal-care products, and salon-related services. It followed Shoe Pavilion in one portion of the mall’s reconfigured retail space.
Home furnishings · 2005
HomeGoods
A home-goods retailer focused on furniture, décor, textiles, kitchen products, seasonal merchandise, and other household items. It opened in the former Toys “R” Us space in 2005.
Sporting goods · 2014
Dick’s Sporting Goods
A sporting-goods retailer offering equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories for team sports, fitness, outdoor recreation, and related activities. It opened in part of the former Gottschalks anchor in September 2014.
Grocery
Sprouts Farmers Market
A grocery anchor emphasizing fresh foods, produce, natural and organic products, specialty grocery items, supplements, and prepared foods. Its introduction was a central component of the 2022 redevelopment.
Off-price retail
Burlington
An off-price retailer offering discounted apparel, footwear, accessories, home merchandise, and seasonal products. Burlington was among the major tenants planned as part of the redevelopment.
Indoor entertainment
Sky Zone
An indoor trampoline and activity venue providing recreational entertainment for families and groups. It occupies part of the former Gottschalks anchor area and represents the center’s move toward experience-oriented uses.
Brand decisions
2023
Rename Sherwood Mall as Sherwood PlaceStrategyBackground
The center’s physical redevelopment changed its operating format from a predominantly enclosed mall to a more diversified shopping center.
Action taken
The property adopted the Sherwood Place name after redevelopment work reached completion in spring 2023.
Aftermath
Sherwood Place continued operating with national retail, grocery, home, sporting-goods, pet, beauty, and entertainment tenants.
2022
Redevelop the enclosed mall into a diversified shopping centerStrategyBackground
The property was being repositioned after years of department-store closures and tenant changes. Its owners pursued a format that could accommodate grocery, off-price retail, and other large tenants.
Action taken
Most of the interior mall was closed and gutted to create space for Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and additional tenants, while exterior-facing stores remained open during construction.
Aftermath
Construction continued into spring 2023, and the property was renamed Sherwood Place with a substantially revised tenant mix.
Recent events
- 2023
Sherwood Mall reopens as Sherwood Place after redevelopment[1]
Other
Redevelopment work continued through spring 2023, after which the center adopted the Sherwood Place name and operated with a substantially revised tenant mix.
- 2022
Sherwood Mall begins major redevelopment[1]
Other
The property began a redevelopment that closed and gutted much of the interior mall to create space for Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, and other new or relocated tenants. Exterior-facing tenants remained open during construction.
- 2017
Brixton acquires Sherwood Mall property[1]
M&A
Brixton Sherwood, LLC acquired the Stockton shopping-center property, which was subsequently owned and managed within the Brixton portfolio.
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