West Valley Mall
A regional shopping mall in Tracy, California, anchored by Target, Macy's, Hobby Lobby, Burlington, and a Cinemark cinema.
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Overview
West Valley Mall is a regional shopping center in Tracy, California, United States. The property is positioned north of Grant Line Road and adjacent to Interstate 205, providing access to the wider San Joaquin Valley and connections with Interstates 5 and 580. It is also near the former Naglee Park and Ride Lot, which served local Tracer and regional SMART bus services. The mall opened in 1995 with two principal anchors: a 101,000-square-foot Gottschalks department store and a 97,000-square-foot Target. Its initial retail mix was expanded in the following years. A 14-screen Cinemark theater opened in 1996, and a 50,000-square-foot JCPenney store relocated into the center from another Tracy location. Sears joined the property in 1997, accompanied by junior-anchor tenants Ross Dress for Less and Big 5 Sporting Goods. Barnes & Noble and Old Navy were added in 2002, while outparcel development brought retailers such as Best Buy and Cost Plus World Market. The tenant roster changed substantially during the late 2000s and 2010s. Target expanded and remodeled its store in 2005, adding approximately 15,000 square feet by incorporating space formerly occupied by its garden center. Old Navy left in 2009 as part of corporate downsizing, while Gottschalks closed following the bankruptcy and liquidation of its parent chain. Macy's subsequently occupied the former Gottschalks space in 2010, with the relocation supported by subsidies from the City of Tracy and the mall's then-owner, General Growth Properties. Several junior anchors later departed or changed use. Ross moved to another Tracy location in 2012, and Barnes & Noble closed in 2013. A local furniture retailer replaced Ross, while Sports Authority took over the former Barnes & Noble space in 2014. Sports Authority itself exited after its corporate bankruptcy in 2016; the space was later used by Fit Republic, which subsequently closed. Sears announced in 2019 that its Tracy store would close, and the location shut in February 2020. JCPenney announced in 2020 that it would close the Tracy store as part of its bankruptcy-related nationwide reductions; the store closed later that year. Hobby Lobby opened in the former JCPenney building in October 2021, creating a new major anchor for the center. Gohan's Buffet opened in 2023 at the former Hometown Buffet location. Burlington opened in November 2023 in the building previously occupied by Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, and Fit Republic. The mall's current anchor lineup includes Target, Macy's, Hobby Lobby, Burlington, and Cinemark, although the tenant mix remains subject to further changes. Namdar Realty Group is identified as the mall's owner and operator.
History
West Valley Mall opened in 1995 in Tracy, California, as a major enclosed shopping center serving the city and surrounding Central Valley communities. Its original anchor lineup consisted of Gottschalks, occupying approximately 101,000 square feet, and Target, occupying approximately 97,000 square feet. The center expanded its entertainment and retail offer soon afterward. Cinemark opened a 14-screen movie theater in 1996, while JCPenney relocated a 50,000-square-foot department store into the mall from another Tracy site. Sears joined the property in 1997, along with Ross Dress for Less and Big 5 Sporting Goods as junior anchors. The mall's second development phase added Barnes & Noble and Old Navy in 2002. Additional outparcel retail included Best Buy and Cost Plus World Market. Target undertook a significant expansion and remodeling in 2005, adding approximately 15,000 square feet through the conversion of its former garden-center area. Tenant turnover became more pronounced during the late 2000s. Old Navy closed in 2009 in connection with corporate downsizing. Gottschalks also closed that year after the department-store chain entered bankruptcy and shut its entire store network. Macy's filled the former Gottschalks building in 2010. The Macy's arrival was supported by financial incentives from the City of Tracy and the mall's then-owner, General Growth Properties. Ross moved to another Tracy location in 2012, and Barnes & Noble closed the following year. A local furniture business took over the former Ross space. Sports Authority replaced Barnes & Noble in 2014, but its occupancy was short-lived: the retailer closed after its 2016 bankruptcy. Fit Republic later used the space before also leaving. Sears announced in November 2019 that its Tracy store was among those slated for closure, and the store closed in February 2020. JCPenney announced in June 2020 that it would close its Tracy location as part of a bankruptcy-related plan affecting 154 stores; the closure removed another original anchor from the mall. The former JCPenney building gained a new tenant when Hobby Lobby opened on October 1, 2021. In 2023, Gohan's Buffet opened at the former Hometown Buffet location. Burlington opened on November 17, 2023, in the building that had previously housed Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, and Fit Republic. These replacements maintained the property's role as a mixed retail, dining, and entertainment destination despite the departure of several legacy department stores. The mall has also been the site of an isolated public-safety incident. On December 20, 2013, a shooting was reported near the eastern entrance. No injuries were reported, and the accused shooter was apprehended shortly afterward. In 2026, Macy's announced plans to close its West Valley Mall location as part of a broader program involving 14 stores scheduled for closure by the end of the first quarter. West Valley Mall is identified as owned and operated by Namdar Realty Group. Its listed anchor and entertainment tenants include Target, Macy's, Hobby Lobby, Burlington, and Cinemark, though the roster may change as retailers adjust their store portfolios.
- 2023
Gohan's Buffet and Burlington arrive
[1]Gohan's Buffet opens at a former buffet site, followed by Burlington in a previously used junior-anchor building.
- 2021
Hobby Lobby opens
[1]Hobby Lobby begins operating in the former JCPenney building.
- 2010
Macy's replaces Gottschalks
[1]Macy's opens in the former Gottschalks space with public and landlord support.
- 2009
Old Navy and Gottschalks close
[1]Old Navy exits during corporate downsizing, while Gottschalks closes following the chain's bankruptcy.
- 2005
Target expands and remodels
[1]Target expands by approximately 15,000 square feet and remodels its store.
- 2002
Barnes & Noble and Old Navy join the center
[1]Barnes & Noble and Old Navy are added, accompanied by new outparcel retailers.
- 1997
Sears and junior anchors added
[1]Sears opens alongside Ross Dress for Less and Big 5 Sporting Goods.
- 1996
Cinemark and relocated JCPenney open
[1]A 14-screen Cinemark theater opens, and JCPenney relocates a 50,000-square-foot department store into the mall.
- 1995
Mall opens with Gottschalks and Target
[1]West Valley Mall opens in Tracy with Gottschalks and Target as its two original anchor stores.
Products and positioning
A broad-based regional shopping and entertainment center serving Tracy and nearby communities in California's Central Valley, with a mix of department stores, value-oriented retailers, specialty shops, dining, and multiplex cinema entertainment.
General merchandise · 1995
Target
Target was one of West Valley Mall's two original anchors when the center opened in 1995. Its store was expanded and remodeled in 2005, with approximately 15,000 square feet added by replacing the former garden-center area. The location provides general merchandise, household goods, apparel, consumer products, and related retail services.
Department store · 2010
Macy's
Macy's opened in 2010 in the former Gottschalks building. Its arrival restored a traditional department-store anchor after Gottschalks exited the mall, with the relocation supported by subsidies from the City of Tracy and General Growth Properties. Macy's later announced a planned closure as part of a 2026 store-reduction program.
Arts, crafts, and home décor · 2021
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby opened on October 1, 2021, in the former JCPenney building. The store adds arts and crafts supplies, seasonal merchandise, home décor, fabric, and related hobby products to the mall's anchor lineup.
Off-price department store · 2023
Burlington
Burlington opened on November 17, 2023, in a building that had successively housed Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, and Fit Republic. Its value-oriented department-store format broadens the mall's apparel, home, and off-price merchandise offer.
Cinema · 1996
Cinemark
Cinemark opened a 14-screen movie theater at West Valley Mall in 1996. The theater provides the property's principal entertainment component and complements its retail, dining, and service tenants.
Restaurant · 2023
Gohan's Buffet
Gohan's Buffet opened in 2023 at the former Hometown Buffet site. The restaurant was described as offering more than 500 types of food, including lobster tails, and adds a large-format dining destination to the center.
Brand decisions
2023
Burlington occupies former junior-anchor spaceStrategyBackground
The building had been used by Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, and later Fit Republic before becoming available.
Action taken
Burlington opened in the building on November 17.
Aftermath
The center added an active off-price department-store anchor to replace a sequence of departed tenants.
2021
Hobby Lobby replaces JCPenneyStrategyBackground
JCPenney closed its Tracy store after announcing a bankruptcy-related nationwide reduction in 2020.
Action taken
Hobby Lobby opened in the former JCPenney building on October 1.
Aftermath
The large anchor building returned to retail use with an arts, crafts, and home décor tenant.
2010
Macy's backfills former Gottschalks spaceStrategyBackground
Gottschalks closed after its bankruptcy and the departure left a large department-store building vacant.
Action taken
Macy's was attracted to the mall with subsidies from the City of Tracy and General Growth Properties and opened in the former Gottschalks location.
Aftermath
The property regained a department-store anchor, although Macy's later announced a planned 2026 closure.
2005
Target expansion and remodelingStrategyBackground
Target was an original anchor and the mall expanded its principal general-merchandise offering.
Action taken
Target added approximately 15,000 square feet and remodeled the store by using space formerly occupied by its garden center.
Aftermath
The expansion strengthened Target's role as a long-term anchor at the property.
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