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Queens Center announces eight new store openings amidst renovations
Queens Center in New York Credits: Macerich Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York, has announced eight recent store openings as the indoor mall undergoes internal and external renovations. New retailers to open in the shopping center include Psycho Bunny, Primark, H&M, San Wei, Burlington, Digiso, Poke Island, and Dave's Hot Chicken. Two other retailers slated to open in the upcoming year include PacSun and Dossier. For seven retailers, namely H&M, Primark, PacSun, Dossier, Psycho Bunny, San Wei, and Digiso, the store openings mark their debut in Queens. The recently signed leases highlight the resurgence of brick-and-mortar retail and demand for in-store shopping options and come as indoor mall visits in the US are on the rise once more. Indoor mall visits increased 5.5 percent in January 2025 compared to the same period a year before, with visits remaining steady in February 2025, according to data from Placer.ai. Alongside the recent retail offerings in the center, the mall is undergoing a transformation both inside and out to elevate the shopping experience. Renovations being made to Queens Center include updated lighting fixtures, fresh carpeting, and improved seating in common areas. Meanwhile, plans are underway to introduce more greenery and modernize the parking garage, adding to the center's refreshed appeal. "As Macerich continues to see an increase in foot traffic across our centers, we remain committed to investing in our properties and providing shoppers with a dynamic and enhanced shopping experience," said Jamie Bourbeau, senior vice president of leasing at Macerich, owner and operator and developer of retail real estate in the US. "Queens Center has always been dedicated to connecting with the community and creating a space that welcomes and engages with our audience. The addition of these eight brands and our ongoing renovations will further elevate the center by offering a refreshed and vibrant environment that meets our visitor's evolving needs." Macerich owns Queens Center and three other New York retail centers, including The Shops at Atlas Park, Green Acres, and Kings Plaza.
Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York, has announced eight recent store openings as the indoor mall undergoes internal and external renovations.
New retailers to open in the shopping center include Psycho Bunny, Primark, H&M, San Wei, Burlington, Digiso, Poke Island, and Dave's Hot Chicken. Two other retailers slated to open in the upcoming year include PacSun and Dossier. For seven retailers, namely H&M, Primark, PacSun, Dossier, Psycho Bunny, San Wei, and Digiso, the store openings mark their debut in Queens.
The recently signed leases highlight the resurgence of brick-and-mortar retail and demand for in-store shopping options and come as indoor mall visits in the US are on the rise once more. Indoor mall visits increased 5.5 percent in January 2025 compared to the same period a year before, with visits remaining steady in February 2025, according to data from Placer.ai.
Alongside the recent retail offerings in the center, the mall is undergoing a transformation both inside and out to elevate the shopping experience. Renovations being made to Queens Center include updated lighting fixtures, fresh carpeting, and improved seating in common areas. Meanwhile, plans are underway to introduce more greenery and modernize the parking garage, adding to the center's refreshed appeal.
"As Macerich continues to see an increase in foot traffic across our centers, we remain committed to investing in our properties and providing shoppers with a dynamic and enhanced shopping experience," said Jamie Bourbeau, senior vice president of leasing at Macerich, owner and operator and developer of retail real estate in the US.
"Queens Center has always been dedicated to connecting with the community and creating a space that welcomes and engages with our audience. The addition of these eight brands and our ongoing renovations will further elevate the center by offering a refreshed and vibrant environment that meets our visitor's evolving needs."
Macerich owns Queens Center and three other New York retail centers, including The Shops at Atlas Park, Green Acres, and Kings Plaza.
