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Mall of America Gets $50M Makeover

Ditches 90s decor

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10 years ago

July 16, 2014

Sarah Whitman

The Mall of America (Minneapolis) is in the midst of an ambitious $50 million makeover to refresh its interior as it seeks to attract more upscale and trendy retailers to its roster of 520 stores.

The new motif is white, bright, clean and modern, and features custom-built chandeliers made of Swarovski crystals, according to Minneapolis’ StarTribune.

The west wing is being outfitted with a 450-foot-long skylight that will run the length of the corridor, brightening up what had become a somewhat drab area. The south and east wings already have been refurbished and have become the most coveted areas for new retailers, the StarTribune reports.

The ongoing facelift is the first major update since the mall opened in 1992. Next up is a $325 million expansion that includes a JW Marriot hotel, an office tower and more than 50 shops and restaurants set to open in August 2015.

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