Macy's restructuring: closing and opening stores

As 2016 is here and as announced in 2015 about Macy's outlook for 2016. Here is a list of 36 stores that will be closing this year and of course there will be a few new stores added as well. In addition of the four credit and customer service centers Macy's has, one will be closed in St. Louis.

Macy's closing in:

California

• Irvine Spectrum, Irvine
• Country Club Plaza, Sacramento
• Westfield Century City, Los Angeles

Connecticuit

• Enfield Square main store, Enfield
• Enfield Square furniture/home/men's store, Enfield

Georgia

• North DeKalb Mall, Decatur

Hawaii

• Downtown Kailua

Idaho

• Palouse Mall, Moscow

Illinois

• Northwoods Mall, Peoria

Louisiana

• Cortana Mall, Baton Rouge

Maryland

• Valley Mall, Hagerstown

Massachusetts

• Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough
• Eastfield Mall, Springfield

Minnesota

• The Shoppes at Stadium, Columbia

New Jersey

• Middlesex Mall, South Plainfield

NewYork

• McKinley Mall main store, Buffalo
• McKinley Mall home store, Buffalo
• Arnot Mall, Horsehead
• Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston
• Eastern Hills Mall, Williamsville

North Carolina

• Cary Towne Center, Cary

Ohio

• Chapel Hill Mall, Akron
• Midway Mall, Elyria

Oklahoma

• Quail Springs Mall, Oklahoma City

Oregon

• Pony Village Mall, North Bend
• Roseburg Valley Mall, Roseburg

Pennsylvania

• Suburban Square, Ardmore
• Century III Mall, West Mifflin

Texas

• Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth

Virginia

• Chesapeake Square, Chesapeake
• Virginia Center Commons, Glen Allen
• Peninsula Town Center, Hampton
• Military Circle Mall, Norfolk
• Regency Square main store, Richmond
• Regency Square furniture/home/men's store, Richmond

Washington

• Downtown Spokane, Spokane

Macy's new stores:

Hawaii

• Ka Makana Ali'i, Kapolei - open fall 2016

California

• Westfield Century City, Los Angeles - open spring 2017 (replace an older/smaller store)

Utah

• Fashion Place, Murray - open fall 2017

Bloomingdales new stores:

California

• Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Center, San Jose - open fall 2017

Connecticuit

• The SoNo Collection, Norwalk - open fall 2018

Few coupons and tips for sales tax holiday - updated

Here are a few coupns for a few stores. There are sales going on - check online, check newspaper circulars which usually are available on Sundays or in weekly town newspapers that are delivered during the week and of course look for coupons to save even more during no sales tax holiday.

And if you have school supplies to shop for your children, make sure you have the supply list. Some local supply stores usually have the supply list for schools or check the school online for it.

One last pointer make sure you know what are the limits and exclusions for the sales tax holiday. Refer to my article Let the sales tax holiday begin for links to designated states participating and additional information.

JCPenny has a sale going on now until Sunday, Aug. 16, see their ad online by clicking here (note showing Florida ad, change to your zip code for your local JCP ad). 

Take advantage of these coupons also for more savings (coupons can be obtained on JCP's website as well and exclusions do apply, refer to website or ask sales associate):

Macy's has a sale starting Friday, Aug. 14 which runs through Saturday, Aug. 15, see their ad here and another sale that starts Sunday, Aug. 16 that runs through Wednesday, Aug. 19 ad is here. If you have not signed up for Plenti Reward Program then make sure you do online here or at the store with an associate. There are coupons for this sale which will be available online as of the sale date and can be acquired at Macys.com. Coupon can be used or mention designated coupon codes (codes are usually valid all day: ODS50 and try ODS25 for $10 off a $25 or more purchase, remember exclusions do apply):

Kohl's I am pretty sure will have a sale going on as well, check them out here. They have these codes and coupons good through August 19:

Staples for supplies, computers... there are many coupons available online here. Just too many to include.

I am sure there are many more store coupons, sales... if you know of any please include in the comments section of my blog.

Happy no sales tax days, happy savings and happy shopping!

Road trip to Sarasota's The Mall at University Town Center

Photo courtesy of The Mall at University Town Center

So I decided to take a short road trip to visit a new mall in Sarasota, Fla. Although it was opened October 14, 2014, I still consider it new since I hadn't been there yet. It's about an hour or so drive from Tampa. I didn't mind the drive since Ellenton Premium Outlets was only 15 minutes away and the beaches were close by.



Photo credit Doris Irizarry

But anyways back to the new mall, The Mall at University Town Center. It is situated right off of I-75 on University Parkway. But the mall wasn't alone, as the intersection is fully developed with loads of stores, business and restaurants all around.


Photo credit Doris Irizarry

The Mall at University Town Center depicts Florida's beautiful architecture throughout the 880,000 sq. ft. mall on 73 acres. The two-level mall features about 125 businesses that include renowned stores to classy styled boutiques: Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Vera Bradley, Vince Camuto, Michael Kors, TINA Stephans, Jackie Z Style Co., Francesca’s among many others.

Photo credit Doris Irizarry

And while shopping when hunger strikes don't expect the typical food court. Instead enjoy a fine or casual restaurant setting that even includes YO! Sushi - a Japanese ‘kaiten’ sushi bar that delivers freshly prepared food via a conveyor belt. I opted out on the sushi since I'm not crazy for it but settled for oriental food instead at Mandarin Express. Although the food was warm just how I prefer it, my choice of noodles over rice wasn't such a good choice (noodles were sort of 'greasy' and not tasteful which I sort of resolved with a few packs of soy sauce). If it’s a simple snack or a quick eat your taste palette desires than your choices range from ice cream, baked goods to pizza.

Photo credit Doris Irizarry

And one last advice upon your arrival, stop by the Customer Service desk located on the lower level near Grand Court for a "Passport to Shopping." It is full of discounts and special offers from select retailers.

Photo credit Doris Irizarry

Click here to get additional information about The Mall at University Town Center.

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The Mall at University Town Center

140 University Town Center Drive

Sarasota, FL 34243

941-552-7000

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Photo credits Doris Irizarry