Meadowood Mall

Meadowood Mall is a one-level enclosed super-regional shopping center in Reno, Nevada. It serves the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area and is positioned as the region’s principal enclosed mall destination. The property contains approximately 901,357 square feet of retail and entertainment space and has about 125 retailers and restaurants, together with a food court, a full-service restaurant, and other dining and refreshment options. Its tenant mix combines department stores, apparel and accessories retailers, sporting-goods businesses, beauty and health-oriented shops, restaurants, and entertainment uses. The mall opened in March 1979 with JCPenney, Liberty House, and Macy’s as its original anchor tenants. Its development and early operation were associated with The Taubman Company, which operated the property during its first two decades. Liberty House closed in 1983, and the space was subsequently occupied by a second Macy’s format, known as Macy’s South, beginning in 1984. In 1989, Copeland’s Sporting Goods Superstore was added as another major anchor. A major expansion in 1995 increased the mall’s scale and competitive reach. The project added a two-story Sears store on the north side, created a new corridor and additional inline retail space, and introduced the Palms Food Court, which later received a different presentation following the mall’s 2013 modernization. The expansion also helped Meadowood Mall attract tenants from nearby Park Lane Mall, which had been experiencing difficulty retaining retailers. This strengthened Meadowood’s role as the dominant enclosed shopping center in the local market. Ownership changed several times. General Motors Pension Trusts acquired the mall from Taubman in 1998 in exchange for an equity interest in the mall company. In 2004, the property was sold to Mills Corporation. Simon Property Group acquired Mills in 2007 and became Meadowood Mall’s managing company; Simon is also identified as owning a 50 percent interest in the property. During the 2000s, competition increased from newer open-air and mixed-use destinations, including Summit Sierra Marketplace, which opened in 2006, and Legends at Sparks Marina, which opened in 2008. In response, Simon and Meadowood Mall announced a roughly $3.5 million modernization program in January 2013. The work refreshed the mall’s dated interior, upgraded restrooms, added seating and device-charging areas, created a private nursing room, and enabled larger or repositioned stores. New or expanded tenants associated with the program included Vans, PINK by Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, and H&M, while several existing retailers moved into renovated or enlarged locations. The tenant base continued to change in the second half of the 2010s. Sears Holdings separated ownership of the Sears property into Seritage Growth Properties in 2015. Sears announced in April 2018 that the Meadowood location would close as part of a nationwide store-reduction plan, and the store shut in July 2018. Part of the former Sears space was later leased to Round One Entertainment, which created a major entertainment-oriented destination connected to the mall’s food court and north-end circulation route. Dick’s Sporting Goods also opened in a newly constructed anchor space in 2016. Meadowood Mall remains an active regional retail and leisure destination. Its distinctive semicircular layout, department-store anchors, specialty retail corridors, dining facilities, and entertainment component allow it to serve both routine shopping needs and longer visits. The property’s current identity reflects adaptation rather than a fixed tenant lineup: department stores and specialty shops are combined with food, recreation, and family-oriented entertainment under Simon’s mall-management platform.

Meadowood Mall opened in March 1979 in Reno, Nevada, as an enclosed regional shopping center anchored by JCPenney, Liberty House, and Macy’s. The property was developed and operated during its first two decades by The Taubman Company. Its early tenant changes began when Liberty House closed in 1983; Macy’s South occupied the former space the following year. Copeland’s Sporting Goods Superstore joined the anchor lineup in 1989. The mall’s most consequential early expansion took place in 1995. The project added a two-story Sears store at the north end, a connecting hallway, further inline retail space, and a food court originally called the Palms Food Court. The expansion also allowed Meadowood Mall to attract several retailers from Park Lane Mall, a nearby competitor that had been losing tenants. As a result, Meadowood strengthened its position as the Reno area’s primary enclosed mall. Ownership shifted in 1998, when General Motors Pension Trusts acquired the property from Taubman in exchange for equity associated with the mall company. General Motors Pension Trusts sold Meadowood Mall to Mills Corporation in April 2004. Simon Property Group acquired Mills in 2007 and became the mall’s management company; Simon is also described as owning half of the property. The competitive environment changed during the 2000s. Summit Sierra Marketplace opened in south Reno in 2006, followed by Legends at Sparks Marina in 2008. These newer destinations increased pressure on Meadowood despite its status as the area’s only enclosed mall. Simon and mall management responded with a modernization program announced in January 2013. The approximately $3.5 million project updated the interior design associated with the mall’s 1970s origins, improved restrooms, added seating and device-charging facilities, and created a private nursing area. It also supported tenant relocations and larger store formats. The 2013 program introduced or accommodated retailers including Vans, PINK by Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, and H&M. Several existing stores moved into renovated premises, allowing large spaces to be assembled from multiple former units. Forever 21, for example, occupied a space created from three prior tenant locations. Other relocations involved Buckle, Claire’s, Champs Sports, Spencer’s, Victoria’s Secret, and related specialty retailers. Anchor changes continued after the renovation. Dick’s Sporting Goods opened in a newly constructed anchor location in 2016. In 2015, Sears Holdings transferred ownership of 235 properties, including the Meadowood Sears site, to Seritage Growth Properties. Sears announced in April 2018 that the Meadowood location would close as part of a nationwide plan involving 42 stores; the store closed in July 2018. Seritage subsequently leased half of the first floor of the former Sears building to Round One Entertainment. The mall’s physical form is distinctive. Most of the property follows a semicircular plan, while a straight corridor leads toward the Round One area. The food court is located near that entertainment destination. The complex also includes a full-service restaurant, a small casino near several entrances, and additional snack and beverage locations. The food court provides approximately a dozen fast-food options across several cuisines, while the broader property combines department stores, specialty retail, dining, and recreation. Meadowood Mall’s history illustrates the adaptation of a late-1970s enclosed mall to changing retail conditions. Its major interventions have included anchor replacement, competitive expansion, interior modernization, tenant relocations, and the conversion of a former department-store space into entertainment. It remains an active Simon-managed shopping center serving Reno and the surrounding region.

• 2018

  Sears closes

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The Sears store closes in July after a nationwide closure announcement.

• 2018

  Round One enters former Sears space

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Round One Entertainment leases part of the former Sears building.

• 2016

  Dick’s Sporting Goods opens

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Dick’s Sporting Goods opens in a newly built anchor location.

• 2015

  Sears site transferred to Seritage

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The Sears property becomes part of Seritage Growth Properties following a Sears Holdings real-estate spinoff.

• 2013

  Modernization begins

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  A major renovation updates the mall’s appearance, amenities, circulation, and tenant spaces.

• 2007

  Simon Property Group acquires Mills

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Simon Property Group’s acquisition of Mills brings the mall under Simon management.

• 2004

  Mills Corporation acquisition

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Mills Corporation purchases the property from General Motors Pension Trusts.

• 1998

  General Motors Pension Trusts acquires mall

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Ownership passes from Taubman to General Motors Pension Trusts.

• 1995

  Major expansion completed

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The mall adds Sears, a new corridor, inline stores, and the Palms Food Court.

• 1989

  Copeland’s Sporting Goods added

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Copeland’s Sporting Goods Superstore becomes an additional major anchor.

• 1984

  Macy’s South replaces Liberty House

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  The former Liberty House space is occupied by Macy’s South.

• 1983

  Liberty House closes

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Liberty House ceases operations at the mall.

• 1979

  Mall opens

  [1]Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org

  Meadowood Mall opens in March with JCPenney, Liberty House, and Macy’s as its original anchors.

A regional enclosed shopping and entertainment destination serving Reno and surrounding northern Nevada communities, with a broad tenant mix anchored by department stores, specialty retailers, dining, and family-oriented entertainment.

• Retail · 1979

  Department-store anchor retail

  Meadowood Mall’s anchor strategy has historically included JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears, and later Dick’s Sporting Goods. These large-format stores provide broad merchandise categories and help establish the mall as a regional rather than neighborhood shopping destination.

• Retail · 1979

  Specialty retail

  The mall’s inline stores cover apparel, accessories, footwear, sporting goods, beauty, health, gifts, and other consumer categories. The 2013 modernization enabled several retailers to relocate or expand into larger, more visible units.

• Food and beverage · 1995

  Food court and dining

  Dining facilities include a food court with approximately twelve fast-food eateries, additional snack and beverage locations, and a full-service restaurant identified in reference material as The Cheesecake Factory.

• Entertainment · 2018

  Round One Entertainment

  Round One Entertainment occupies part of the former Sears space and extends the mall’s offer beyond shopping. Its presence creates an entertainment-focused destination near the food court and the straight corridor leading to the former anchor area.

• 2018

  Repurpose the former Sears anchorStrategy

  Background

  Sears announced the closure of its Meadowood Mall store amid a nationwide store-reduction program.

  Action taken

  After the store closed, Seritage leased half of the first level of the former Sears building to Round One Entertainment.

  Aftermath

  The former department-store space gained an entertainment use, helping diversify the mall’s offer beyond traditional retail.

  Source

• 2016

  Add Dick’s Sporting Goods as a new anchorProduct launch

  Background

  The mall continued reshaping its anchor lineup after the modernization program.

  Action taken

  A newly constructed anchor location was opened for Dick’s Sporting Goods.

  Aftermath

  The addition maintained a large-format sporting-goods presence after the earlier Copeland’s and Sports Authority changes.

  Source

• 2013

  Modernize the mall and refresh the tenant mixStrategy

  Background

  Newer shopping destinations in Reno and Sparks had increased competitive pressure on Meadowood Mall, whose interior still reflected its 1970s origins.

  Action taken

  Simon and mall management announced an approximately $3.5 million renovation, including cosmetic upgrades, improved restrooms, new seating, charging stations, a nursing area, tenant relocations, and new or expanded stores.

  Aftermath

  The work enabled larger retail formats and introduced or supported tenants including Vans, PINK by Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, and H&M.

  Announced renovation investment. $3.5 million (2013)

  Source

• 1995

  Expand to reinforce regional-market leadershipStrategy

  Background

  Nearby Park Lane Mall was struggling to retain tenants, while Meadowood Mall had an opportunity to increase its scale and attract retailers from that competitor.

  Action taken

  The mall added a two-story Sears anchor, a new corridor, additional inline space, and a food court.

  Aftermath

  The project broadened Meadowood’s tenant mix and strengthened its position as the area’s leading enclosed mall.

  Source

1. 1Meadowood Mallen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Meadowood Mall official Simon Property Group pagesimon.com