County officials have been eyeing the location for over a year now, intrigued by the potential to create a new kind of mall in its place, something more contemporary and perhaps with a different orientation. Losing an anchor like Kmart inches that possibility closer to reality.
Though such wholesale change is easier when conditions are dire and owners are desperate for revenue, losing Kmart could bring the owners of the mall to the table sooner rather than later. While the county would have no financial stake in the mall, nor would it have any power to force the owners to comply with any kind of redesign, officials are nevertheless anxious to appear proactive when it comes to Martinez retail, and replacing the lost jobs could be easier if everyone started thinking outside the box.You Might Also Like:
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Keep your eye on the Kmart on Washington Road in Martinez. Last week, the retailer announced it would be closing the store, leaving a large hole in the otherwise fairly lively strip mall.
County officials have been eyeing the location for over a year now, intrigued by the potential to create a new kind of mall in its place, something more contemporary and perhaps with a different orientation. Losing an anchor like Kmart inches that possibility closer to reality.
Though such wholesale change is easier when conditions are dire and owners are desperate for revenue, losing Kmart could bring the owners of the mall to the table sooner rather than later. While the county would have no financial stake in the mall, nor would it have any power to force the owners to comply with any kind of redesign, officials are nevertheless anxious to appear proactive when it comes to Martinez retail, and replacing the lost jobs could be easier if everyone started thinking outside the box.You Might Also Like:
County officials have been eyeing the location for over a year now, intrigued by the potential to create a new kind of mall in its place, something more contemporary and perhaps with a different orientation. Losing an anchor like Kmart inches that possibility closer to reality.
Though such wholesale change is easier when conditions are dire and owners are desperate for revenue, losing Kmart could bring the owners of the mall to the table sooner rather than later. While the county would have no financial stake in the mall, nor would it have any power to force the owners to comply with any kind of redesign, officials are nevertheless anxious to appear proactive when it comes to Martinez retail, and replacing the lost jobs could be easier if everyone started thinking outside the box.You Might Also Like:
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