New stores coming soon to Mall Of Monroe

New stores coming soon to Mall of Monroe

Suzanne Nolan Wisler

The Monroe News     March 9, 2023

Five new stores are coming soon to the Mall of Monroe.

“Approximately 70% of stores (on a square footage basis) are occupied or in construction for future openings. Discussions are ongoing for future new tenants,” said Tim Matune, senior vice president for asset redevelopment for The Cafaro Co. of Niles, Ohio. “The future is bright for The Mall of Monroe.”

Stores opening soon are:

  • Ragnarok Supply and Motorworks, which is expected to open in the summer or fall.

The business will offer more than 51,000 square feet of high-end hunting, fishing and camping equipment with firearms, Matune said. “Plus, the sale and service of ATVs and dirt bikes with a four-bay facility for the installation of Line-X truck accessories.”

  • CubeSmartis planned for the summer or fall.

CubeSmart will offer 78,826 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled storage with a retail store for the sale of storage and moving supplies, Matune said.

  • Castaway Eats and Treats, a fast service food court tenant, will open in about two months and will sell sandwiches, subs, paninis, pizza, barbecued foods, pretzels, ice cream, cookies and snacks.
  • Disctopia, planned to open April 1, will sell records, anime, videos, video games and all other types of media.
  • The Mystery Shop, coming in May, will feature hand-made, artisan-quality, home décor-related antiques and locally made food products.

Several stores recently opened at the Mall of Monroe:

  • Domka Outdoors: A 57,000 square-foot business featuring firearms, ammunition, archery bows, crossbows, fishing equipment and tackle, professional repair and design services, and the presentation of leagues, competitions, seminars and birthday parties.
  • MCF Market: Goods from local artisans and vintage collectors.
  • Your PC Doctor, Electronics and More: New consumer electronic items, such as computers, gaming items and equipment, car audio equipment, air conditioners, and computer repair and service.
  • Katalina’s Kitchen: Operated by the Ayala family, the business is a fast service food court selling authentic Mexican food.
  • Monroe Community Players: Newly designed and constructed studio theater for presenting plays and performances.
  • Wonderworld Comics: Sale and exchange of comic books, toys, games, sports cards, and Japanese anime and manga.
  • Pinball and Classic Arcade: New and classic style-pinball machines and arcade games for players of all ages for recreation and tournament play.

Other Mall of Monroe businesses are: Phoenix Theatres, Bath & Body Works, Planet Fitness, Shoe Department, Pillar Performance (featuring high-intensity cross-fit and athletic performance training including hockey), Spencer’s, Color Beauty Supply, Claw Kicker, Wu Ji Acupressure, Champion Force Cheerleading and Tumbling, Custom Designed Clothing by Amu & Ani, Brow Shapes, and Family and Friends Funland.

Also open at the Mall of Monroe are: Leviathan Offices, the Humane Society of Monroe County and Monroe City Church.

Space remains available.

“Unlike many other malls that closed in similar sized markets, The Mall of Monroe survived the retail apocalypse, the demise of many department stores and COVID,” Matune said. “Our on-site staff maintains the property and provides security according to the highest standards in the business. Should anyone wish to open a hair care salon, a move-in quality, fully outfitted salon is available. The mall also has 68 acres of undeveloped property for development for commercial, housing, institutional, etc.”

The Cafaro Co. is the parent organization of the Frenchtown Square Partnership. In 1987, Cafaro built The Mall of Monroe (formerly Frenchtown Square Mall) and has operated the property ever since. The Mall of Monroe is at 2121 N. Monroe St.

 

 

 

Major Reconstruction at Mall Of Monroe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 11, 2023

 

 

Contacts:

 

Joe Bell                                                                        Timothy J. Matune

Director of Corporate Communications                            Sr. Vice President Asset Redevelopment

Cafaro Company                                                           Cafaro Company

jbell@cafarocompany.com                                                            tmatune@cafarocompany.com

330-743-7688                                                                 330-747-2661 Ext. 344

724-730-4532 (Mobile)                                                  734-242-9151

 

Major Reconstruction Underway at

The Mall of Monroe

 

As promised, the ongoing redevelopment of The Mall Of Monroe continues.  The latest step in the process involves construction activity to fulfill the needs of two major businesses, Cubesmart and Ragnarok Supply & Motorworks.

Demolition work is now underway in the 78,000 square foot space that will house Cubesmart.  The space was originally used as a Sears store.  By the middle of this year, it will be transformed into a climate-controlled self-storage facility with approximately 500 storage units.  As part of the $4 million project, there will also be a retail store that will offer moving and storage supplies.

Reconstruction work is also about to get underway inside a 51,000 space for Ragnarok Supply & Motorworks.  This space, the former location of a Pat Catan’s hobby store, will be divided into two distinct areas.  Automotive service bays will be constructed, where skilled technicians will customize vehicles for outdoor and specialized purposes. The remainder of the space will house an outdoor supplies retail store.  Ragnarok is tentatively scheduled to open for business by late spring.

The ongoing redevelopment of The Mall Of Monroe has created a true multi-purpose community center, with a variety of retail, recreational, entertainment and other businesses under one roof.  Currently, planning is underway to introduce even more new businesses, with announcements scheduled in the coming months.

The Mall Of Monroe has been serving the people of southeast Michigan since 1988.  It is located at 2121 North Monroe Street in Frenchtown Township, Michigan.  For more information, visit online at www.themallofmonroe.com.  The Mall Of Monroe is owned and managed in association with the Cafaro family of companies, based in Niles, Ohio.  One of the nation’s largest privately held shopping center developers, the Cafaro organization has, over the years, developed more than 30 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  For more information, visit www.cafarocompany.com.

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