Fog Blog McAllister New Retail Log:

COMING.....NEW RETAIL FOR AN OLD SEARS SPACE!!.........marketing manager Tanya McCluskey-Kelly told Huddle via email that the mall is already in the early stages of redevelopment. She said an exact opening date and specific retailers moving into the new development can’t be confirmed as of yet, but construction will be phased over approximately 12 to 24 months with new retailer’s opening by 2021.“This redevelopment the will bring new opportunities for Saint John’s premier shopping destination,” said McCluskey-Kelly. “The back side of the former Sears space is currently being torn down. The rebuild will offer approximately 100,000 [square feet] of new construction accommodating a number of large-format retailers. The exterior will consist of a modern and innovative design.”In addition to the retail space, the new development will include a new common area that will give interior access to the new stores.