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5 ways Crabtree Valley Mall is changing. Here's what shoppers should know

Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization
Crabtree mall in Raleigh has more than 1.3 million square feet of retail space. Addy Holmes

The articles track changes at Crabtree Valley Mall. They show how new ownership, Macerich, brings investment and new plans. Macerich prepares for a $60 million overhaul and seeks new tenants to replace those who leave. Anchor stores and others shift, creating turnover.

A DICK’S House of Sport will move into the old Sears. Long-term eateries and local retailers, like Brio Italian Grille and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, close after years at the mall. Macerich shares renderings of the planned mall upgrades, which include new handrails, lighting and landscaping. The mall asks operators of hallway kiosks to leave to open space for future tenants and changes. The actions reset the mall for growth in 2025 and beyond.

NO. 1: RALEIGH’S CRABTREE VALLEY MALL FINALLY LANDS A TENANT FOR LONG-VACANT SEARS SPACE

Here’s what will be taking over the space that’s been empty for years. | Published May 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

A recent aerial view shows Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. By Travis Long

NO. 2: RALEIGH’S CRABTREE VALLEY MALL SELLS AFTER YEARS WITH NO TAKERS. SEE HOW MUCH

Crabtree Valley Mall is one of the Triangle’s busiest shopping centers and has faced an uncertain future for years. Not anymore. | Published June 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chantal Allam

NO. 3: LONGTIME STAPLE OF RALEIGH MALL DINING CLOSES ABRUPTLY AFTER 15 YEARS

A dining staple of the Crabtree Valley Mall closed apruptly this week after more than 15 years in business. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Drew Jackson

NO. 4: CRABTREE VALLEY REVIVAL: WHAT A $60 MILLION FACELIFT WILL DO FOR THE AGING MALL

The new owners of Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall have offered a first glimpse at their planned $60 million makeover. | Published August 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chantal Allam

NO. 5: 3 STORES COMING TO VILLAGE DISTRICT & THE LATEST AT CRABTREE MALL

A Cary children’s boutique is expanding to a popular shopping center in Raleigh. | Published September 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.