Manassas Mall

Manassas Mall is a shopping center in Bull Run, Virginia, near the independent city of Manassas. Opened in 1972, it was developed by Interstate Properties and originally operated as a traditional enclosed regional mall anchored by Grant City and Montgomery Ward. Over more than five decades, the property has undergone repeated tenant changes, anchor replacements, physical alterations, and shifts in retail positioning as department-store retail declined and larger-format, value-oriented, home-improvement, and entertainment uses became more important. The mall’s original anchor lineup changed substantially over time. Grant City was replaced by Hecht’s, while Leggett and Sears were added during the 1980s. Following the acquisition of Leggett by Belk, the Leggett store was liquidated in March 1997 and its space was subsequently occupied by J. C. Penney. Hecht’s moved into a new store in 1997, and Target later occupied the former Hecht’s location. After Montgomery Ward closed, Sears relocated into the former Montgomery Ward building. Hecht’s was converted to Macy’s in September 2006 as part of the broader Hecht’s-to-Macy’s rebranding process. The property also experienced a major physical change when Walmart developed a new Supercenter. The project resulted in demolition of the mall’s west wing, with the Walmart opening around 2010. Target closed its Manassas Mall location on February 3, 2013, reportedly because of weak sales. In 2015, the mall announced that At Home would replace J. C. Penney, reflecting the continuing conversion of former department-store spaces to large-format home-furnishings retail. Ownership and management have also changed. The mall was formerly associated with Vornado Realty Trust, which began disposing of or restructuring its regional-mall holdings in the mid-2010s. It is now owned by Lionheart Capital LLC and managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. The current anchor and major-format tenant mix includes Macy’s, Walmart, and Floor & Decor. The center also includes entertainment uses such as a bowling alley and an indoor go-kart track, supplementing conventional shopping and helping broaden its role as a local activity destination. The Sears store closed permanently in February 2020 following the parent company’s bankruptcy. In December 2023, Floor & Decor opened in most of the former Sears space, while the former Sears auto center remained vacant. At Home later announced a nationwide store-closure program, and its Manassas location closed on August 24, 2025. In November 2025, the owners submitted plans to convert the former At Home space into an expo or events center. Those plans were pending in the available reference material. The proposed reuse would further diversify Manassas Mall away from a purely department-store-centered model toward events, entertainment, and flexible commercial programming.

Manassas Mall opened in 1972 in Bull Run, Virginia, near Manassas. Interstate Properties developed the center, whose original department-store anchors were Grant City and Montgomery Ward. The mall initially followed the enclosed regional-shopping-center format that expanded across the United States during the postwar suburbanization period. The tenant and anchor lineup evolved as the retail market changed. Hecht’s later replaced Grant City, and Leggett and Sears were added during the 1980s. In March 1997, the Leggett store was liquidated after Belk acquired the chain. J. C. Penney subsequently occupied the former Leggett location. Hecht’s relocated to a new building in 1997, and Target developed a store on the former Hecht’s site. When Montgomery Ward later closed, Sears moved into the former Montgomery Ward building. The Hecht’s store became Macy’s in September 2006. This change reflected the national consolidation of department-store banners following Macy’s expansion and the conversion of Hecht’s locations to the Macy’s name. Another major transformation occurred when Walmart developed a new Supercenter at the property. The project demolished the mall’s west wing, and the new Walmart opened around 2010. Target closed on February 3, 2013, with the closure attributed in the reference material to underperformance. In 2015, the mall announced that At Home would replace J. C. Penney. The change illustrated the shift from conventional department-store anchors toward large-format specialty retailers focused on home furnishings and décor. Ownership history also changed during this period. The property was formerly associated with Vornado Realty Trust, which shelved or restructured its regional-mall holdings in 2014. Manassas Mall is now owned by Lionheart Capital LLC and managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Sears permanently closed in February 2020 after the retailer’s bankruptcy. Most of the former Sears space was later redeveloped for Floor & Decor, which opened in December 2023. The former Sears auto center remained vacant in the available reference material. The center’s broader tenant and activity mix includes Macy’s, Walmart, Floor & Decor, a bowling alley, and an indoor go-kart track. At Home announced in June 2025 that it would close 26 stores nationwide, including its Manassas Mall location. The store closed on August 24, 2025. In November 2025, the owners submitted plans to convert the former At Home space into an expo center or events venue. The proposal was pending, but it indicated a possible further transition toward flexible, non-retail uses. Across its history, Manassas Mall has therefore moved from a conventional department-store-led mall toward a hybrid property combining retail, home improvement, value-oriented general merchandise, and entertainment.

• 2025

  At Home store closes

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The At Home location closes on August 24 as part of the retailer’s announced nationwide closure program.

• 2025

  Expo-center proposal is submitted

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The owners submit plans to convert the former At Home space into an expo or events center; the proposal remains pending in the reference material.

• 2023

  Floor & Decor opens

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Floor & Decor opens in December in most of the former Sears space.

• 2020

  Sears closes permanently

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The Sears store closes in February amid the retailer’s bankruptcy and nationwide store reductions.

• 2015

  At Home is announced as a J. C. Penney replacement

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The mall announces that home-furnishings retailer At Home will replace J. C. Penney.

• 2013

  Target closes

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Target closes its Manassas Mall store on February 3, reportedly because of underperforming sales.

• 2010

  Walmart Supercenter opens after west-wing redevelopment

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  A new Walmart Supercenter opens after the mall’s west wing is demolished for the project.

• 2006

  Hecht’s becomes Macy’s

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The Hecht’s anchor is converted to the Macy’s banner in September.

• 1997

  Leggett is liquidated and J. C. Penney takes over the space

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Following Belk’s acquisition of Leggett, the Manassas location is liquidated in March. J. C. Penney later assumes the former Leggett space.

• 1997

  Hecht’s relocates and Target occupies the former site

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Hecht’s moves to a new store, while Target develops a store on the former Hecht’s location.

• 1980

  Leggett and Sears are added

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The mall expands its department-store offering during the 1980s with the addition of Leggett and Sears. The exact opening years are not specified in the reference material.

• 1972

  Manassas Mall opens

  [1]Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Interstate Properties opens the mall in Bull Run, Virginia, with Grant City and Montgomery Ward as original anchor stores.

A suburban regional shopping and entertainment center serving the Manassas-area market, combining department-store and big-box retail with specialty shopping, home-improvement goods, and leisure uses.

• Department store · 2006

  Macy's

  Macy’s is one of Manassas Mall’s principal traditional department-store anchors. The location represents the continuation of the former Hecht’s anchor after the store was converted to the Macy’s banner in September 2006. Its assortment is centered on apparel, accessories, beauty, home merchandise, and related department-store categories.

• General merchandise and grocery · 2010

  Walmart Supercenter

  The Walmart Supercenter is a major-format anchor developed as part of a substantial property redevelopment. Its construction led to demolition of the mall’s west wing, and the new store opened around 2010. The format combines general merchandise with grocery and supports the center’s value-oriented, high-frequency retail role.

• Home improvement and flooring · 2023

  Floor & Decor

  Floor & Decor occupies most of the former Sears space and opened in December 2023. The large-format retailer specializes in flooring and related home-improvement products, adding a destination-oriented home category to the mall’s anchor mix.

• Entertainment

  Bowling alley

  The property includes a bowling facility that broadens the center’s offer beyond shopping. It contributes to Manassas Mall’s role as a mixed retail and leisure destination.

• Entertainment

  Indoor go-kart track

  An indoor go-kart track provides another entertainment use within the mall property, helping diversify visitor occasions and complementing the retail tenant base.

• 2025

  Propose an expo center for the former At Home spaceStrategy

  Background

  At Home closed its Manassas Mall store on August 24, 2025, creating another large vacant anchor area.

  Action taken

  The owners submitted plans in November 2025 to convert the space into an expo or events center.

  Aftermath

  The proposal was pending, so its approval, construction schedule, and operating model were not established in the available material.

  Source

• 2023

  Open Floor & Decor in former Sears spaceProduct launch

  Background

  Sears permanently closed in 2020, leaving a large anchor space available for reuse.

  Action taken

  Floor & Decor opened in December 2023 in most of the former Sears space.

  Aftermath

  The property added a destination home-improvement tenant while the former auto center remained vacant.

  Source

• 2015

  Replace J. C. Penney with At HomeOther

  Background

  The mall faced the loss of a conventional department-store anchor and sought a large-format replacement.

  Action taken

  At Home was announced as the replacement for J. C. Penney.

  Aftermath

  The former department-store space moved toward home furnishings and décor retail.

  Source

• 2010

  Redevelop the west wing for a Walmart SupercenterStrategy

  Background

  The property pursued a major anchor redevelopment involving a new Walmart store.

  Action taken

  The west wing was demolished and a new Walmart Supercenter opened around 2010.

  Aftermath

  The mall shifted toward a hybrid enclosed-mall and big-box retail configuration.

  Source

• 2006

  Convert Hecht’s to Macy’sStrategy

  Background

  Macy’s national integration of the Hecht’s chain brought the Manassas anchor under the Macy’s name.

  Action taken

  The Hecht’s store was rebranded as Macy’s in September 2006.

  Aftermath

  Macy’s became one of the mall’s continuing department-store anchors.

  Source

• 1997

  Replace Leggett with J. C. PenneyOther

  Background

  Belk’s acquisition of Leggett led to liquidation of the Manassas location in March 1997.

  Action taken

  J. C. Penney assumed the former Leggett store space.

  Aftermath

  The change preserved a department-store use while replacing the Leggett banner.

  Source

1. 1Manassas Mallen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Manassas Mall official websitemanassasmall.com