The Fair Oaks Mall has largely filled out the massive space left empty by the exit of Sears, landing Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Golf Galaxy to fill 106,000 square feet.
The Sears space at Fair Oaks is owned by Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG), which partnered with Taubman Centers Inc (NYSE: TCO), the mall’s owner, to fill out the space. The Dick’s-Golf Galaxy combo — Dick’s acquired the golf chain for $225 million in 2007 — will join the already open Dave & Buster’s and Lazy Dog, a restaurant slated to open April, in the cavernous 234,000-square-foot ex-Sears.
“We have a little bit of space to go, but we are excited that most of the box is filled,” said Teresa Chea, Fair Oaks Mall’s marketing director.
Timing on the Dick’s Sporting Goods opening is unclear. The project is just out to bid now for general contractors.
Fair Oaks appears to be weathering the retail apocalypse quite well. In addition to the Sears replacements, it has also landed leases…
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