Central Mall (Fort Smith, Arkansas)

Central Mall is a shopping mall located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It opened in 1971 and is anchored by Dillard's and JCPenney. The mall is owned and managed by Namdar Realty Group.

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LocationFort Smith, Arkansas
Coordinates35°22′00″N 94°22′30″W / 35.3668°N 94.3749°W / 35.3668; -94.3749
Opening date1971
ManagementNamdar Realty Group
OwnerNamdar Reality Group
No. of anchor tenants3
No. of floors1 with partial upper levels (2 in Dillard's and JCPenney)
Public transit accessBus interchange Fort Smith Transit
Websitecentralmallfortsmith.com

History

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Renovation

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The mall underwent a major renovation in 1999, which included new flooring, skylights, interior finishes and site lighting. Other improvements include a domed food court with an outside dining area, a seating capacity of 350, and a children's soft play area constructed in 2002.

Sears closure

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On January 28, 2018, the mall lost one of its anchor tenants when Sears permanently closed.[1]

Abercrombie & Fitch closure

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In late 2020, A&F Announced that it was going to close the doors to many of its locations. Central Mall was one of those locations. The location closed on February 16, 2021.

Anchor tenants

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References

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  1. ^ "Sears Closing At Northwest Arkansas Mall, Central Mall". Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
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