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{{Short description|Shopping mall in Michigan, United States}}
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| image = BriarwoodMall01s.jpg | image = BriarwoodMall01s.jpg
| caption = Interior | caption = Interior of Briarwood Mall, 2009
| location = ], U.S. | location = ], U.S.
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| owner = ] (50%) &<br>GM Pension Trust | owner = ] (50%) &<br>GM Pension Trust
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| number_of_anchors = 4 (3 open, 1 vacant) | number_of_anchors = 4 (3 open, 1 demolished)
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| floors = 1 (2 in Macy's, JCPenney, and Von Maur) | floors = 1 (2 in Macy's, JCPenney, and Von Maur)
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| publictransit = ] 6, 24, 62 | publictransit = {{bus icon}} ] 6, 24
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'''Briarwood Mall''' is a ] in ], United States. The mall's three ] are ], ], and ]. Surrounded by office and other development, the mall anchors the southern Ann Arbor commercial area around Eisenhower Boulevard and I-94. It serves as the primary shopping mall for all of ]. ] currently manages and co-owns the mall (Simon owns 50%). Briarwood is considered a Class A mall property by developers based on its sales per square foot.<ref name=Briarwood> (April 14, 2004). ''BNET'', CNET. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.</ref> Many restaurants, hotels and stores surround the mall. '''Briarwood Mall''' is a ] in ], United States. The mall's three ] are ], ], and ]. Surrounded by office and other development, the mall anchors the southern Ann Arbor commercial area around Eisenhower Boulevard and I-94. It serves as the primary shopping mall for all of ]. As of 2007 ] manages and co-owns the mall (Simon owns 50%). Briarwood is considered a Class A mall property by developers based on its sales per square foot.<ref name=Briarwood> (April 14, 2004). ''BNET'', CNET. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.</ref> Many restaurants, hotels and stores surround the mall.


==History== ==History==
Originally developed by developer ], Briarwood opened on October 3, 1973. At the time, it was anchored by ] and ], with ] opening a year later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oldnews.aadl.org/taxonomy/term/1154|publisher=Ann Arbor News|title=Briarwood Mall|access-date=8 June 2013}}</ref> ] was later added as the mall's fourth anchor in 1980. The store closed in 1993 and became ], which relocated from its flagship store in downtown Ann Arbor.<ref>{{cite book|last=Kopytek|first=Bruce Allen|title=Jacobson's: I Miss it So!: The Story of a Michigan Fashion Institution|year=2011|publisher=The History Press|page=169}}</ref> Originally developed by developer ], Briarwood opened on October 3, 1973. At the time, it was anchored by ] and ], with ] opening a year later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oldnews.aadl.org/taxonomy/term/1154|publisher=Ann Arbor News|title=Briarwood Mall|access-date=8 June 2013}}</ref> ] was later added as the mall's fourth anchor in 1980. The store closed in 1993 and became ], which relocated from its flagship store in downtown Ann Arbor.<ref>{{cite book|last=Kopytek|first=Bruce Allen|title=Jacobson's: I Miss it So!: The Story of a Michigan Fashion Institution|year=2011|publisher=The History Press|page=169}}</ref>


Taubman's shopping center interests became a publicly traded ], ], in 1992. In 1998 Taubman Centers simplified its corporate structure and turned over full ownership to its financial partner, the GM Pension Trusts. In 2001, Hudson's converted to ], which converted to ] five years later. Jacobson's would close in 2002 after the chain declared bankruptcy. Its location became the first ] store in the state of Michigan in September 2003.<ref>{{cite web|date=August 26, 2003|title=Von Maur, other retailers rely on emotional appeal|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DTNB&s_site=detnews&f_site=detnews&f_sitename=Detroit+News%2C+The+%28MI%29&p_multi=DTNB&p_theme=gannett&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FD3EB571C0D00FD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|access-date=10 October 2013|work=The Detroit News}}</ref> The mall received a major renovation the following year.<ref name=Renovation>Brouwer, Kyle (March 6, 2003)..''Michigan Daily''. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.</ref> Taubman continued to manage the mall until 2004, when ] became 50 percent owner and manager. Taubman's shopping center interests became a publicly traded ], ], in 1992. In 1998 Taubman Centers simplified its corporate structure and turned over full ownership to its financial partner, the GM Pension Trusts. In 2001, Hudson's converted to ], which converted to ] five years later. Jacobson's would close in 2002 after the chain declared bankruptcy. Its location became the first ] store in the state of Michigan in September 2003.<ref>{{cite web|date=August 26, 2003|title=Von Maur, other retailers rely on emotional appeal|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DTNB&s_site=detnews&f_site=detnews&f_sitename=Detroit+News%2C+The+%28MI%29&p_multi=DTNB&p_theme=gannett&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FD3EB571C0D00FD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|access-date=10 October 2013|work=The Detroit News}}</ref> The mall received a major renovation the following year.<ref name=Renovation>Brouwer, Kyle (March 6, 2003)..''Michigan Daily''. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.</ref> Taubman continued to manage the mall until 2004, when ] became 50 percent owner and manager.


] ]
In 2007, ] gained control of the Mills. It is Simon's first managed property in the state of Michigan. In 2007, ] gained control of the Mills. It is Simon's first managed property in the state of Michigan.


Briarwood Mall was home to a ] at its grand opening, originally run as "] Briarwood." After the closure of many of United Artists' theaters in the late 1990s, the theater was operated as "Madstone Theater of Ann Arbor", "Village 7 Theaters", and "Movies at Briarwood." The theater was later reduced to four screens, as the other three screens were taken over by a new ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/location.asp?id=362&type=5|title=Michigan Tourism Theaters Auto Racing Motels Lakes Resorts Drive In Theaters Cinemas Amusement Parks Nostalgia Travel Photos Weather|website=www.waterwinterwonderland.com}}</ref> The theaters closed again in 2010, with an ] replacing them.<ref>{{cite news|author=Janet Miller|date=June 29, 2010|title=The last picture show: Briarwood Dollar Movies to be replaced by new, unnamed tenant|publisher=The Ann Arbor News|url=http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/the-last-picture-show-briarwood-dollar-movies-to-be-replaced-by-new-unnamed-tenant/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Paula Gardner|date=June 29, 2010|title=MC Sports announces Ann Arbor expansion with move into ex-dollar theater at Briarwood Mall|publisher=The Ann Arbor News|url=http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/mc-sports-announces-ann-arbor-expansion-with-move-move-into-ex-dollar-theater-at-briarwood-mall/}}</ref> Briarwood Mall was home to a ] at its grand opening, originally run as "] Briarwood." After the closure of many of United Artists' theaters in the late 1990s, the theater was operated as "Madstone Theater of Ann Arbor", "Village 7 Theaters", and "Movies at Briarwood." The theater was later reduced to four screens, as the other three screens were taken over by a new ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/location.asp?id=362&type=5|title=Michigan Tourism Theaters Auto Racing Motels Lakes Resorts Drive In Theaters Cinemas Amusement Parks Nostalgia Travel Photos Weather|website=www.waterwinterwonderland.com}}</ref> The theaters closed again in 2010, with an ] replacing them.<ref>{{cite news|author=Janet Miller|date=June 29, 2010|title=The last picture show: Briarwood Dollar Movies to be replaced by new, unnamed tenant|publisher=The Ann Arbor News|url=http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/the-last-picture-show-briarwood-dollar-movies-to-be-replaced-by-new-unnamed-tenant/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Paula Gardner|date=June 29, 2010|title=MC Sports announces Ann Arbor expansion with move into ex-dollar theater at Briarwood Mall|publisher=The Ann Arbor News|url=http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/mc-sports-announces-ann-arbor-expansion-with-move-move-into-ex-dollar-theater-at-briarwood-mall/}}</ref>


] ]
Briarwood received a major renovation in 2013 with new flooring, new lighting and redesigned mall entrances. Renovations also included the addition of a skating rink, LED lighting, and improved mall seating and bathrooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/11/ann_arbors_briarwood_mall_comp.html|title=Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall completes 1st large-scale renovation in 10 years}}</ref> In August 2014, ] opened a newer, larger store in the JCPenney wing, replacing space that was formerly occupied by ], ], ], Icing by ], a salon, and a vacant ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/08/forever_21_opens_new_store_at.html|title=Forever 21 opens new store at Briarwood Mall with men's clothing}}</ref> In 2015, ] spun off 235 of its properties, including the Sears at Briarwood Mall, into Seritage Growth Properties.<ref>http://www.seritage.com/retail/property/900-briarwood-circle/3312693/landing</ref> MC Sports closed in 2017 and the space was split up between Colby Bounce and a nail salon. However, Colby Bounce closed in 2018, and the space is currently Ballzy Ballz. On October 15, 2018, Sears announced that its Briarwood location would close after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thelivingstonpost.com/sears-store-at-ann-arbors-briarwood-mall-is-closing/|title=Sears store at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall is closing|access-date=2018-10-20|language=en-US}}</ref> Briarwood received a major renovation in 2013 with new flooring, new lighting and redesigned mall entrances. Renovations also included LED lighting, and improved mall seating and bathrooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/11/ann_arbors_briarwood_mall_comp.html|title=Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall completes 1st large-scale renovation in 10 years|date=8 November 2013}}</ref> In August 2014, ] opened a newer, larger store in the JCPenney wing, replacing space that was formerly occupied by ], ], ], Icing by ], a salon, and a vacant ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/08/forever_21_opens_new_store_at.html|title=Forever 21 opens new store at Briarwood Mall with men's clothing|date=2 August 2014}}</ref> In 2015, ] spun off 235 of its properties, including the Sears at Briarwood Mall, into Seritage Growth Properties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seritage.com/retail/property/900-briarwood-circle/3312693/landing|title = At Briarwood &#124; Seritage}}</ref> MC Sports closed in 2017 and the space was split up between Colby Bounce and Signature Nails & Spa. However, Colby Bounce closed in 2018, and the space is currently Extreme Fun. On October 15, 2018, Sears announced that its Briarwood location would close after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thelivingstonpost.com/sears-store-at-ann-arbors-briarwood-mall-is-closing/|title=Sears store at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall is closing|access-date=2018-10-20|language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2023, Briarwood Mall announces the redevelopment plans of the former Sears space. Once the demolition begins, Sears will be replaced with a two-level retail building, a gourmet grocery store, an approximately four-level, multi-family residential building and an out lot building.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coffee |first=Makayla |date=2023-02-18 |title=Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/02/learn-more-about-what-may-be-replacing-the-old-sears-store-at-briarwood-mall.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=mlive |language=en}}</ref> In July 2023, Texas de Brazil opens in the former Bravo! Cucina Italiana space.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-24 |title=Texas de Brazil Opens Newest Location Tonight in Ann Arbor |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/texas-brazil-opens-newest-location-175400869.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref> This is the second location in Michigan. In 2024, the sears store was demolished. A multi use development is set to replace it


From 2020-2021 many stores at Briarwood closed including H&M, Gap and Gap Kids and Banana Republic.


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coffee |first=Makayla |date=2023-02-18 |title=Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/02/learn-more-about-what-may-be-replacing-the-old-sears-store-at-briarwood-mall.html |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=mlive |language=en}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/02/learn-more-about-what-may-be-replacing-the-old-sears-store-at-briarwood-mall.html | title=Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall | date=18 February 2023 }}</ref>


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Shopping mall in Michigan, United States
Briarwood Mall
Briarwood Mall logo
Interior of Briarwood Mall, 2009
LocationAnn Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Coordinates42°14′25.8″N 83°44′47.3″W / 42.240500°N 83.746472°W / 42.240500; -83.746472
Opening dateOctober 3, 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10-03)
DeveloperA. Alfred Taubman
ManagementSimon Property Group
OwnerSimon Property Group (50%) &
GM Pension Trust
No. of stores and services113
No. of anchor tenants4 (3 open, 1 demolished)
Total retail floor area980,224 sq ft (91,000 m)
No. of floors1 (2 in Macy's, JCPenney, and Von Maur)
Public transit accessBus transport AAATA 6, 24
Websitesimon.com/mall/briarwood-mall

Briarwood Mall is a shopping mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The mall's three anchor stores are Macy's, JCPenney, and Von Maur. Surrounded by office and other development, the mall anchors the southern Ann Arbor commercial area around Eisenhower Boulevard and I-94. It serves as the primary shopping mall for all of Washtenaw County. As of 2007 Simon Property Group manages and co-owns the mall (Simon owns 50%). Briarwood is considered a Class A mall property by developers based on its sales per square foot. Many restaurants, hotels and stores surround the mall.

History

Originally developed by developer A. Alfred Taubman, Briarwood opened on October 3, 1973. At the time, it was anchored by JCPenney and Sears, with Hudson's opening a year later. Lord & Taylor was later added as the mall's fourth anchor in 1980. The store closed in 1993 and became Jacobson's, which relocated from its flagship store in downtown Ann Arbor.

Taubman's shopping center interests became a publicly traded real estate investment trust, Taubman Centers, in 1992. In 1998 Taubman Centers simplified its corporate structure and turned over full ownership to its financial partner, the GM Pension Trusts. In 2001, Hudson's converted to Marshall Field's, which converted to Macy's five years later. Jacobson's would close in 2002 after the chain declared bankruptcy. Its location became the first Von Maur store in the state of Michigan in September 2003. The mall received a major renovation the following year. Taubman continued to manage the mall until 2004, when The Mills Corporation became 50 percent owner and manager.

Briarwood Mall entrance to Von Maur, 2010

In 2007, Simon Properties gained control of the Mills. It is Simon's first managed property in the state of Michigan.

Briarwood Mall was home to a movie theater at its grand opening, originally run as "United Artists Briarwood." After the closure of many of United Artists' theaters in the late 1990s, the theater was operated as "Madstone Theater of Ann Arbor", "Village 7 Theaters", and "Movies at Briarwood." The theater was later reduced to four screens, as the other three screens were taken over by a new Pottery Barn. The theaters closed again in 2010, with an MC Sports replacing them.

Entrance to Briarwood Mall, 2007

Briarwood received a major renovation in 2013 with new flooring, new lighting and redesigned mall entrances. Renovations also included LED lighting, and improved mall seating and bathrooms. In August 2014, Forever 21 opened a newer, larger store in the JCPenney wing, replacing space that was formerly occupied by Payless ShoeSource, Zales Jewelers, GameStop, Icing by Claire's, a salon, and a vacant Arby's. In 2015, Sears Holdings spun off 235 of its properties, including the Sears at Briarwood Mall, into Seritage Growth Properties. MC Sports closed in 2017 and the space was split up between Colby Bounce and Signature Nails & Spa. However, Colby Bounce closed in 2018, and the space is currently Extreme Fun. On October 15, 2018, Sears announced that its Briarwood location would close after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In February 2023, Briarwood Mall announces the redevelopment plans of the former Sears space. Once the demolition begins, Sears will be replaced with a two-level retail building, a gourmet grocery store, an approximately four-level, multi-family residential building and an out lot building. In July 2023, Texas de Brazil opens in the former Bravo! Cucina Italiana space. This is the second location in Michigan. In 2024, the sears store was demolished. A multi use development is set to replace it

See also

References

  1. Bidding war seen for GM mall package (April 14, 2004). BNET, CNET. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.
  2. "Briarwood Mall". Ann Arbor News. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  3. Kopytek, Bruce Allen (2011). Jacobson's: I Miss it So!: The Story of a Michigan Fashion Institution. The History Press. p. 169.
  4. "Von Maur, other retailers rely on emotional appeal". The Detroit News. August 26, 2003. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  5. Brouwer, Kyle (March 6, 2003).Briarwood Mall begins renovations, development.Michigan Daily. Retrieved on January 17, 2008.
  6. "Michigan Tourism Theaters Auto Racing Motels Lakes Resorts Drive In Theaters Cinemas Amusement Parks Nostalgia Travel Photos Weather". www.waterwinterwonderland.com.
  7. Janet Miller (June 29, 2010). "The last picture show: Briarwood Dollar Movies to be replaced by new, unnamed tenant". The Ann Arbor News.
  8. Paula Gardner (June 29, 2010). "MC Sports announces Ann Arbor expansion with move into ex-dollar theater at Briarwood Mall". The Ann Arbor News.
  9. "Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall completes 1st large-scale renovation in 10 years". 8 November 2013.
  10. "Forever 21 opens new store at Briarwood Mall with men's clothing". 2 August 2014.
  11. "At Briarwood | Seritage".
  12. "Sears store at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall is closing". Retrieved 2018-10-20.
  13. Coffee, Makayla (2023-02-18). "Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall". mlive. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  14. "Texas de Brazil Opens Newest Location Tonight in Ann Arbor". Yahoo Finance. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-08-10.

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  1. Coffee, Makayla (2023-02-18). "Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall". mlive. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  2. "Learn more about what may be replacing the old Sears store at Briarwood Mall". 18 February 2023.
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