Exton Square Mall Archives

Exton Square Mall

Exton Square Mall is a two-level shopping center in Exton, Pennsylvania, opened in 1973 by The Rouse Company. Once a bustling retail hub, it featured over 100 stores, including Boscov’s, Round One Entertainment, and Pennsylvania’s first Chick-fil-A.

In recent years, the mall has experienced a decline, with several anchor stores closing and occupancy rates dropping to around 62% as of April 2024.

In March 2025, Abrams Realty & Development acquired the property for $34.25 million, announcing plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use complex featuring over 600 residential units, along with retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.

Address: 260 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton, PA 19341

Phone: (610) 363-2864

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Real Estate

Saying Exton Square ‘Doesn’t Want to Be a Mall,’ PREIT Mulls Options Beyond Traditional Mall Concept

March 3, 2019

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is considering options for Exton Square Mall to move away from the traditional mall concept, writes Ellie Silverman for…
Restaurants & Lodging

Chester County Leadership: Dave Magrogan, CEO, The Dave Magrogan Group

December 27, 2018

Dave Magrogan is the CEO of The Dave Magrogan Group, the West Chester-based restaurant and hospitality management company and parent company of the Red Star…
Real Estate

Apartment Community Coming to Exton Square Mall

November 18, 2018

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust has sold four acres at Exton Square Mall to Hanover, which plans to develop a 300-unit apartment community on…
Retail

Macy’s to Invest $200 Million to Upgrade 50 Stores Across the Country; Exton Not One of Them

November 1, 2018

Its store at the Exton Square Mall is not a part of Macy’s Inc.’s plan to invest $200 million into 50 stores across the country;…
Career Development

VISTA Candidates – Mary Kay Owen: Marketing, Public Relations, Project & Event Management

June 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of posts on qualified candidates seeking employment opportunities in their field. For more information on how…
Culture

Exton Mall Loses Out as Plans for ‘Mallrats’ Sequel Fall Apart

February 15, 2017

The sequel to filmmaker Kevin Smith’s comedy classic Mallrats turned up dead over the weekend, effectively closing the doors of the Exton Square Mall to…
Commerce, Retail

PREIT Keeps Its Malls, Including Exton Square, on Cutting Edge

November 4, 2016

The owner of suburban Philly’s Willow Grove Park Mall and Exton Square Mall is redefining the mall experience for a new generation of shoppers. The…
Community

Exton Mall to Host College Fair on Monday

October 27, 2016

High school students and their parents will be able to trick-or-treat for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Monday from 5:30-7:30 PM, when…
Commerce

Golf Celebrity Teams Up with Hankin Group to Raise Thousands for Thorndale’s Handi-Crafters

October 7, 2016

The sonic booms that could be heard periodically throughout the day last Monday were actually the sound of Jeff Crittenden’s tee shots at the 16th…
Commerce

Exton Square Mall Proudly Introduces Amazon Lockers

September 18, 2016

Last week, PREIT proudly revealed an industry first by announcing it is offering Amazon Lockers at Exton Square Mall and 14 other of its East…
Commerce

Macy’s Closings Raise Questions About Exton Square Mall’s Future

August 18, 2016

Questions are swirling around the Exton Square Mall and owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust in the wake of a Macy’s announcement that 100 of…
Commerce, Real Estate

Exton Square Mall Owner PREIT is Stripped Down and Ready to Merge

June 26, 2016

The glass is crystal clean and the lights are on for corporate window shoppers interested in the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust empire. PREIT recently…
Culture

ICYMI: Kevin Smith’s Mallrats Sequel Changes Format, Keeps Exton Square Mall Location

June 14, 2016

The highly anticipated sequel to Kevin Smith’s cult classic “Mallrats” is happening, just with a slight change in plans according to its famous director, writes…
Commerce, Real Estate

PREIT Clears the Way for $30M Exton Square Mall Upgrade & Whole Foods Anchor

May 22, 2016

Exton Square Mall Owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is digging into a major project to transform the face of the Route 100 shopping center…
Commerce, Real Estate

Major Exton Square Mall Redevelopment To Begin, Anchored by New Whole Foods

March 23, 2016

Boosted by its prime location, the Exton Square Mall now has a bright new future, starting with an impressive new look. The first phase of…
Commerce, Nonprofit, Transportation

TMACC Holds Charmain’s Reception at Victory Downingtown

February 6, 2016

On February 4th, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County held the Chairmen’s Reception, a networking event that gave the attendees a chance to meet…
Commerce

Chester County Briefs: United Way to be Honored This Evening; More News from YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Chester County Art Association, and The Rothman Institute

January 20, 2016

United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening, January…
Retail

After Lackluster Holiday Shopping Season, Exton Square Macy’s Narrowly Misses the Axe

January 8, 2016

The magic of shopping is alive and well in Chester County, where the Macy’s store in the Exton Square Mall continues to serve local customers…