Arizona Mills to Chandler Fashion Center

Weldon B. Johnson

Southeast Valley Malls are taking steps to stay fresh in the face up of new competition.
Phoenix Premium Outlets is the Southeast Valley'south newest drove of shops.
Arizona Mills has recently renovated its nutrient courtroom and has other improvements on the horizon.

The Southeast Valley has its share of malls.

In that location are traditional indoor venues, such as Arizona Mills and Superstition Springs, every bit well as sprawling outdoor venues, such equally Tempe Marketplace and Mesa Riverview. The selection ranges from Fiesta Mall in Mesa, which opened in 1979, to Phoenix Premium Outlets, just south of Ahwatukee, which opened in 2013.

With the add-on of each new one, other mall operators conform to keep pace. For instance, Arizona Mills, the state'due south largest outlet mall, was among the premier shopping destinations when it opened in 1997 but has found itself playing catchup to newer, ritzier facilities.

The Southeast Valley's premier shopping destinations:

Arizona Mills, 5000 South. Arizona Mills Circle (at Interstate 10 and Baseline Road), Tempe: With more than 180 stores, Arizona Mills is the state's largest indoor outlet mall. It was among the Valley'southward premier shopping destinations when it opened in 1997 and for years afterward.

Arizona Mills The Food Hall by Villa awaits shoppers at Arizona Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Arizona.

All the same, newer outlet malls, such as Phoenix Premium Outlets and the Tanger Outlets in Glendale, have cut into Arizona Mills' cache.

The mall is taking steps to stay fresh. This year information technology added a revamped food court with 10 new restaurants, new seating, floors and fixtures to offer visitors a more upscale experience.

Arizona Mills General Manager Dave Johnston said the upgrades don't terminate there.

"We're taking that attitude with the entire center," Johnston said. "Nosotros're improving lighting, the food court, the soft seating areas. We're painting the exterior this fall. We're continuing to raise the center."

Johnston said bathroom renovations are coming soon (a restroom most the food courtroom already is finished) and the staff would continue to look for areas to improve.

New shops at Arizona Mills include At Dwelling (fine art, décor and furniture), Conn's Home Plus (appliances and electronics) and U.Southward. Polo Assn. Factory Outlet (habiliment). On the horizon are EXPRESS Factory Outlet (clothing) and Hot Topic (music and pop-civilization-inspired fashion).

Information:www.simon.com/mall/arizona-mills.

Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Boulevard (at the Cost Expressway), Chandler: For years Chandler Mode Centre was the shiny, new mall that many Southeast Valley residents flocked to. As others, such as Tempe Marketplace, Santan Village and, most recently, Phoenix Premium Outlets, have opened, the managers of Chandler Style Center took steps to keep upward.

Amanda Stokes of Chandler looks for a dress at Lizard Thicket, a women's clothing, accessory and gift-items boutique at Chandler Fashion Center.

Chandler Fashion Center has new civilities, including an outdoor lawn and splash pads, which opened in Baronial. The shops feature a children's play area and train rides for kids. The mall offers valet service and even personal-shopping services for those who might be as well busy to store for themselves or may have concrete impairments that might make shopping difficult.

The mall also partners with many community groups throughout the twelvemonth.

"(Labor Twenty-four hours Weekend) we had an event with Be The Lucifer, a national marrow-registry group," Senior Marketing Manager Munira Smith said. "During the holiday flavor we always partner with the Salvation Regular army and host the Forgotten Affections Toy Drive and nosotros've partnered with the Chandler Burn down Department's toy drive for years."

New to Chandler Style Eye are Athleta (women's athletic wear) and Boba Tea Company. A Microsoft store (computers and software), Qrew (women'south fashion) and Sir Veza'southward Taco Garage are among those coming.

Information:www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com.

Mesa Riverview, 1061 N. Dobson Road (almost the Red Mountain Motorway), Mesa: Mesa Riverview is a massive, mixed-use development with more than one.3 million square feet, including stores, theaters and restaurants. The center opened in 2007 and created a buzz with the state's only Bass Pro Shops store. Toby Keith'due south I Love This Bar & Grill, a restaurant owned by the pop country-music star, is another attraction.

Mesa Riverview is located at 1061 N Dobson Road.

Recent additions at Mesa Riverview include The Brass Tap bar, which serves craft beers, and Jester'Z Improv comedy club. The ice cream café, iCream is under construction.

Data:www.mesariverview.com.

Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlets Fashion, Chandler (Off Interstate 10 at Wild Horse Laissez passer Boulevard get out): The outdoor collection of shops is the newest in the Southeast Valley, having opened in April 2013.

One of the entrances to Phoenix Premium Outlets, just south of Chandler on the Gila River Reservation.

Phoenix Premium Outlets appeals to the shopper looking to score high-end wearing apparel, shoes, accessories and other goods at discounts of 25 to 65 percent off everyday retail prices.

"Since opening in the spring of 2013, Phoenix Premium Outlets has become a shopping destination for locals and visitors from all over the state," said Jennifer Dennison, Managing director of Marketing for Phoenix Premium Outlets.

The collection'due south proximity to Wild Horse Pass casino and resort draws visitors from throughout the globe, particularly in peak season.

Phoenix Premium Outlets has about 90 stores, including Adidas, Banana Republic, Bus, DKNY, Elie Tahari, Lucky Make, Michael Kors, Nike and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. Recent additions to the collection include Torrid (women's fashion for sizes 12 to 28) and Wet Seal (style for teens and young women).

Information:www.premiumoutlets.com/phoenix.

Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E. Southern Ave. (at Power Route), Mesa: This indoor collection of shops has been an east-Mesa shopping hub for fifteen years. The mall and surrounding plazas characteristic more than than 120 stores, restaurants and other shops.

Natalie Quiroz of Superior gets some Christmas shopping done at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa.

Superstition Springs Center has Arizona's merely bus carousel, an outdoor amphitheater, two kids' play areas and charging stations for portable electronic devices.

Recent additions include Asian Gifts, Barcelona'due south Barbershop, Focus Shoes (women's shoes), Mini Spa cosmetics and Vasage (luggage).

Data:www.superstitionsprings.com.

Tempe Market, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway (near McClintock Drive and Cherry Mount Freeway): Tempe Market place is an example of an ecology-cleanup success and now a popular regional place to shop. It is built on former landfills, junkyards and even a foundry. It was hailed as the largest brownfield-cleanup site in Arizona history when it opened in October 2007.

Now the outdoor drove of shops has more than i 1000000 square anxiety.

Though it's only seven years erstwhile, the mall has undergone renovations and improvements.

"We've already started replacing some of the outdoor graphics," Managing director of Marketing Arizn Ploszaj said. "And maintenance, equally far as the fountains and flooring and furniture goes, is constant."

Contempo additions to Tempe Market place include DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), Torrid (women's fashion in sizes 12 to 28), Sydney's Café and Market and Sungun Airbrush Tanning. Openings on the horizon include Nordstrom Rack and Total Wine & More than this autumn.

Data:www.tempemarketplace.com.