By: Nick Powers | Fraser-Clinton Chronicle | Published November 12, 2024
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Mall at Partridge Creek has seen an uptick in activity in 2024 and is looking to keep the upward momentum going into 2025.
“It’s an exciting time at Partridge Creek,” said Melissa Morang, general manager of the mall. “We’ve had a flurry of leasing activity. A lot of new stores have opened this year alone, since the beginning of the year. It’s really great for our local community to have such a vibrant shopping center to shop at and bring their family. And we’re dog-friendly so, when I say family-friendly, I mean bring your dog as well.”
Spencer’s and Hollister have recently arrived at the mall. Other 2024 additions include HopCat, Kids Empire and Andiamo’s Pasta & Chops.
Hot Topic is slated to arrive in December and Kiki Café & Brunch will move in by the end of the year, according to Morang.
One significant exit at Partridge Creek was Bobcat Bonnie’s, which came to the mall in 2020 and closed its doors Aug. 25.
Morang said, though she didn’t know the precise number, that only a few available spots remain at the mall.
Partridge Creek has some new tenants outside of the typical retail stores. One of the most significant is Powerhouse Gym, which is moving into the former Carson’s space. Morang said the location will be the largest in the United States.
“It will be state of the art,” Morang said of the gym. “We’re excited for that to open in 2025.”
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said the mall has done a lot to attract “quality” tenants.
“They’ve done a great job since they’ve been there,” Cannon said.
House of Sports, an offshoot of Dick’s Sporting Goods, was slated to arrive at the mall in the former Nordstrom space. In July, Cannon commented on the proposed tenant but said the final contracts were not in place.
“There’s no update at this time,” Morang said of the space. “Our leasing team is diligently working on getting that space leased, but there’s no update at this time.”
For Christmas, the mall will offer shoppers a few additional options. See’s Candies will open for the holiday season only, according to Morang. The tree lighting will be Nov. 17. Santa will help out with the event and be available the following day for any Christmas requests. Time with Santa can be booked at shoppartridgecreek.com.
“We have a lot going on in November/December,” Morang said. “Very, very excited to go into the holiday season with so many new stores that have opened and restaurants.”
Nearby Lakeside Mall, which opened in 1976, closed its doors July 1. According to a C & G Newspapers article, the space will transition into a mixed-use district including multiple neighborhoods.
Cannon said once the Lakeside site takes shape, it’ll only help Partridge Creek with the developments complementing one another.
“The fact that Lakeside closed helped Partridge temporarily,” Cannon said. “Long term, I think when Lakeside and Sterling Heights get their mall back together — I think it’s going to take a long time — it will only help Partridge Creek.”
Morang said Partridge Creek’s open-air mall is unique in the industry.
“It’s so different than anything in the market, so it’s really an exciting space to be in right now,” Moran said.