Pierre Bossier Mall
The mall banned smoking on June 1, 1994.
In 2005, Shreveport newspaper The Times reported that Pierre Bossier Mall was one of two local malls to increase sales, bucking the national trends toward the decline of traditional enclosed malls. The mall faced increased competition from newer outdoor shopping centers such as the Louisiana Boardwalk but the hot, humid Louisiana summers helped to drive shoppers to the air conditioned indoor mall. In mid-2012, Virginia College moved into an anchor spot vacated by Service Merchandise in 1999.
For mall walkers, a lap around the Pierre Bossier Mall including all the niches is a half mile.
On June 6, 2018, it was announced that Sears would be closing in September 2018.
On June 1, 2019, Virginia College closed its doors and the space sat vacant until May 2022, when Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees opened in the former space.
References
- ^ Gunset, George (September 5, 1998). "General Growth Acquires Mall". Chicago Tribune. p. B1. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
- ^ "General Growth Properties Buys $26M Shreveport Mall". Realty Times. October 23, 1998.
- ^ "Smoking ban takes effect at 3 malls". The Advocate. Baton Rouge, LA. June 2, 1994.
- ^ Mahfoufi, Michelle (January 9, 2005). "The pie is getting bigger". The Times. Shreveport, LA. p. I1. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
- ^ Jennings, Angel (July 14, 2005). "Boardwalk, mall compete for shoppers in Bossier City". The Times. Shreveport, LA. p. B6. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
- ^ "Bossier Press-Tribune".
- ^ "Sears closing 3 North LA stores". Tucson News Now. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Virginia College closure leaves void, opportunity for other local colleges". Bossier Press-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2018-09-19.