20-02-2025
Holyoke Mall transformation in place this year
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Mall is planning an 'eventful year of transformation' with new store openings, remodels, and investments.
A new indoor pickleball facility is set to undergo construction soon at the former Bob's Store location on the lower level near JCPenney. Pickleball Kingdom is expected to open later this year with 15 courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar. They opened their first location three years ago in Arizona and now has franchises in several states.
Pickleball, a racket sport that uses paddles and a wiffleball, has seen participation boom 223% in the past three years. Due to its rise in players, pickleball has taken over or replaced tennis courts in many cities.
The national retailer that has been around since 1974, Foot Locker, has remodeled its location in the Holyoke Mall. After $1.1 million in renovations, the store is now open with a new storefront, an open ceiling concept, more space, and new lighting. They are located on the lower level, just around the corner from Pickleball Kingdom.
A new retailer, JD Sports, is opening in April that features athletic footwear and apparel. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in England. They have about 3,400 stores worldwide with global inspiration and emerging trends. They will be located on the lower level near Hobby Lobby.
The recently remodeled Altitude Trampoline Park has four new attractions that debuted in February. They also offer dodgeball, basketball, a ninja course, battlebeam, and more.
Freedom Gaming Strike Arena: A fast-paced hunt-the-lights arena challenge where players test their speed and agility, competing individually, or in teams, to find and hit their colored pods.
AeroTower: Interactive target attraction for single or multiplayer games, with the added challenge of rotating targets that test hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
FreeStyle Duo: Dual interactive reaction walls that challenge speed and reaction, with flashing lightpods that test players reaction time and jump accuracy.
PowrPlay: In this exciting interactive soccer target game, players score points by hitting the opposite team's target, with the option to score more points when hitting flashing targets.
The food court is getting a new eatery, Uncle Cho's Fish & Chips. They are expected to 'open soon.' Fresh seafood will be made daily.
Anugraha Brows which offers eyebrow threading is now open
Bloodlines Tattoo & Piercing moved to a new location
Holyoke Convenience Store is now open
Just Cozy which sells leggings recently opened.
Miniso, a global lifestyle retailer offering a wide variety of design-led, affordable, and stylish products opened last summer.
Mystery Bins, a liquidation retailer offering a wide variety of discounted premium items held its grand opening in October.
Ozzy Barber Shop & Beauty is coming soon.
Perfume Gallery offering a variety of premium perfumes recently opened.
Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill, a Brazilian BBQ that includes rotisserie-style meats, Brazilian favorites Coxinha and Pastel, specialty drinks, desserts, and more recently opened. They are located in the food court.
Theory Skate & Snow relocated to the upper level near Build-A-Bear.
Ximi-V, an Asian lifestyle brand offering a wide variety of household items celebrated its grand opening in December.
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