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The Moorestown Mall lies only {{convert|3|mi|km}} away from the Cherry Hill Mall which recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate high end stores, but Moorestown is now undergoing a renovation of its own. [[Chipotle Mexican Grill]] |
The Moorestown Mall lies only {{convert|3|mi|km}} away from the Cherry Hill Mall which recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate high end stores, but Moorestown is now undergoing a renovation of its own. [[Chipotle Mexican Grill]] has accompanied the new renovation. Activity on the northeast parking lot of the mall yielded a new [[Pei Wei Asian Diner]], along with [[Potbelly Sandwich Works]], opened in summer 2008. |
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In 2011, Moorestown residents voted to allow liquor sales at the Moorestown Mall in order to increase revenues at the mall.<ref name=Inquirer>{{cite news |first=Jan|last=Hefler|title=Moorestown repeals liquor ban|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=November 9, 2011|accessdate=November 19, 2011|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-09/news/30378227_1_preit-liquor-sales-liquor-licenses}}</ref> As a result, several upscale, polished casual restaurants have been opened, highlighted by the Philadelphia region's first and only Yard House.<ref name=pbj>{{cite news|last=Van Allen|first=Peter|accessdate=November 29, 2011|title=PREIT plans fine dining at N.J. mall now that town alcohol ban over |work=[[Philadelphia Business Journal]] |date=November 15, 2011|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2011/11/15/preit-plans-fine-dining-at-nj-mall.html}}</ref> |
In 2011, Moorestown residents voted to allow liquor sales at the Moorestown Mall in order to increase revenues at the mall.<ref name=Inquirer>{{cite news |first=Jan|last=Hefler|title=Moorestown repeals liquor ban|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |date=November 9, 2011|accessdate=November 19, 2011|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-09/news/30378227_1_preit-liquor-sales-liquor-licenses}}</ref> As a result, several upscale, polished casual restaurants have been opened, highlighted by the Philadelphia region's first and only Yard House and a restaurant from the [[Jose Garces|Garces Group]].<ref name=pbj>{{cite news|last=Van Allen|first=Peter|accessdate=November 29, 2011|title=PREIT plans fine dining at N.J. mall now that town alcohol ban over |work=[[Philadelphia Business Journal]] |date=November 15, 2011|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2011/11/15/preit-plans-fine-dining-at-nj-mall.html}}</ref> |
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On December 22, 2011, PREIT and the [[Regal Entertainment Group]] announced their intent to build a new state-of-the-art 56,000 sq ft 12-screen theater known as ''Regal Moorestown Mall Stadium 12'', which will feature the new ''Regal Premium Experience'' (RPX).<ref name="Regal1">{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/preit-to-add-12-screen-3d-regal-cinemas-theatre-to-moorestown-mall-2011-12-22|title=PREIT to Add 12-Screen, 3D Regal Cinemas Theatre to Moorestown Mall|date=December 22, 2011|work=[[MarketWatch]]|accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Regal2">{{cite web|url=http://moorestown.patch.com/articles/new-moorestown-mall-theater-will-be-state-of-the-art|title=New Moorestown Mall Theater Will Be State-of-the-Art - Moorestown|last=Scott|first=Rob|date=December 23, 2011|work=[[Patch Media]]|publisher=NJ Patch|accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
On December 22, 2011, PREIT and the [[Regal Entertainment Group]] announced their intent to build a new state-of-the-art 56,000 sq ft 12-screen theater known as ''Regal Moorestown Mall Stadium 12'', which will feature the new ''Regal Premium Experience'' (RPX).<ref name="Regal1">{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/preit-to-add-12-screen-3d-regal-cinemas-theatre-to-moorestown-mall-2011-12-22|title=PREIT to Add 12-Screen, 3D Regal Cinemas Theatre to Moorestown Mall|date=December 22, 2011|work=[[MarketWatch]]|accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Regal2">{{cite web|url=http://moorestown.patch.com/articles/new-moorestown-mall-theater-will-be-state-of-the-art|title=New Moorestown Mall Theater Will Be State-of-the-Art - Moorestown|last=Scott|first=Rob|date=December 23, 2011|work=[[Patch Media]]|publisher=NJ Patch|accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> The theater will took over the 7-screen [[United Artists Theaters]] at the mall, while a formerly adjacent skate park was used as an expansion to the new theater which more than doubled the size of the current theater.<ref name="Regal2" /> Additionally, the development marked the first RPX theater in the market, which features digital projectors, [[surround sound]], 2D and [[RealD Cinema|RealD 3D]], [[stadium seating]] with high-back rocking recliner seats, and Regal Express kiosks for automated ticket purchasing.<ref name="Regal1" /> Although opened with standard theather seats, all screens were renovated less than two years later to include full power reclining seats on all screens. The RPX theater features the same new seating with the addition of [[tactile sound]] technology from ButtKicker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/regal-entertainment-groups-rpx-moorestown-131500780.html|title=Regal Entertainment Group's "RPX" in Moorestown, NJ Features Guitammer's "ButtKicker" Brand Low Frequency Transducers to Provide the Ultimate Impact|access-date=2017-02-09|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2015, the mall's food court was redeveloped and upgraded to provide an enhanced environment that better matches the merchandising mix and upscale demographics. |
In 2015, the mall's food court was redeveloped and upgraded to provide an enhanced environment that better matches the merchandising mix and upscale demographics. |
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| Location | Moorestown, New Jersey, USA |
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| Opening date | 1963[1] |
| Owner | Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust |
| No. of stores and services | 90+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 |
| Total retail floor area | 1,059,405 square feet (98,421.9 m2)[1] |
| No. of floors | 1 (2 in each department store,, plus sears has a basement) |
| Parking | Parking lot |
| Public transit access |  New Jersey Transit bus: 317, 407, 413, 418, 457 |
| Website | www |
The Moorestown Mall is a shopping mall in Moorestown, New Jersey, owned by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. The mall has over 90 stores and is anchored by Boscov's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's (closing 2017), and Sears.39°56′37″N 74°57′46″W / 39.9436°N 74.9629°W
History
Originally opened for business in 1963, Moorestown Mall underwent a partial renovation in 1986 and was completely renovated in 1993-94,[2] after a serious fire damaged the northeast quarter of the mall on December 23, 1992. The Strawbridge's store was rebuilt in 1999 after the fire. Prior to The Rouse Company's purchase of the mall in December 1997, The May Co. had committed to build an upscale Lord & Taylor store, with a new Strawbridge's in the former John Wanamaker space as anchors to the mall. In addition a Guess store joined the mall, as an upscale retailer. Nordstrom considered opening a store in South Jersey also, but they did not commit to the mall's expansion plans.
In an attempt to protect the Cherry Hill Mall, a mere 3 miles (4.8 km) away, The Rouse Company acquired the Moorestown Mall. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust acquired the Cherry Hill Mall, Echelon Mall, Moorestown Mall, Exton Square, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Gallery at Market East in exchange for Christiana Mall on March 7, 2003.
The Moorestown Mall lies only 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the Cherry Hill Mall which recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate high end stores, but Moorestown is now undergoing a renovation of its own. Chipotle Mexican Grill has accompanied the new renovation. Activity on the northeast parking lot of the mall yielded a new Pei Wei Asian Diner, along with Potbelly Sandwich Works, opened in summer 2008.
In 2011, Moorestown residents voted to allow liquor sales at the Moorestown Mall in order to increase revenues at the mall.[3] As a result, several upscale, polished casual restaurants have been opened, highlighted by the Philadelphia region's first and only Yard House and a restaurant from the Garces Group.[4]
On December 22, 2011, PREIT and the Regal Entertainment Group announced their intent to build a new state-of-the-art 56,000 sq ft 12-screen theater known as Regal Moorestown Mall Stadium 12, which will feature the new Regal Premium Experience (RPX).[5][6] The theater will took over the 7-screen United Artists Theaters at the mall, while a formerly adjacent skate park was used as an expansion to the new theater which more than doubled the size of the current theater.[6] Additionally, the development marked the first RPX theater in the market, which features digital projectors, surround sound, 2D and RealD 3D, stadium seating with high-back rocking recliner seats, and Regal Express kiosks for automated ticket purchasing.[5] Although opened with standard theather seats, all screens were renovated less than two years later to include full power reclining seats on all screens. The RPX theater features the same new seating with the addition of tactile sound technology from ButtKicker.[7]
In 2015, the mall's food court was redeveloped and upgraded to provide an enhanced environment that better matches the merchandising mix and upscale demographics.
On January 4, 2017, it was announced that Macy's would be closing its Moorestown Mall location in spring 2017 as part of a plan to close 68 stores nationwide. No further plans have been made for the replacement of the store.[8]
Anchors
- Boscov's (202,765 sq ft.)
- Lord & Taylor (121,200 sq ft)
- Macy's (200,000 sq ft.) Closing 2017.
- Sears (205,591 sq ft)
Junior anchors
- Eastern Mountain Sports (15,414 sq ft)
- Regal Moorestown Mall Stadium 12 (57,155 sq ft)
Former anchors
- Filene's Basement (later Pay/Half, now mall space)
- Gimbels (later Stern's)
- Ports of the World (now Boscov's)
- ShopRite (moved across the street in 1967 and later Pathmark, now food court and other mall space)
- Stern's (later Ports of the World)
- Strawbridge's (later Macy's)
- Wanamaker's (later Hecht's and Strawbridge's; torn down for new Strawbridge's)
- Woolworth (later Vans Skate Park, and Foot Locker; now Black Diamond Mountain Sports)
- RKO Stanley Warner's Plaza Moorestown Theatre (later REG United Artists Moorestown 7 Theatre)
- United Artists Theatres (now Regal Moorestown Mall Stadium 12)
References
- ^ a b "Moorestown Mall Fact Sheet" (PDF). PREIT. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ The Rouse Co. acquires Moorestown Mall
- ^ Hefler, Jan (November 9, 2011). "Moorestown repeals liquor ban". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- ^ Van Allen, Peter (November 15, 2011). "PREIT plans fine dining at N.J. mall now that town alcohol ban over". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
- ^ a b "PREIT to Add 12-Screen, 3D Regal Cinemas Theatre to Moorestown Mall". MarketWatch. December 22, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ a b Scott, Rob (December 23, 2011). "New Moorestown Mall Theater Will Be State-of-the-Art - Moorestown". Patch Media. NJ Patch. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Regal Entertainment Group's "RPX" in Moorestown, NJ Features Guitammer's "ButtKicker" Brand Low Frequency Transducers to Provide the Ultimate Impact". Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ Parmley, Suzette (January 4, 2017). "Four Philly-area Macy's will close this spring". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
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