🚧 Tysons Corner Center Set for $100M Transformation, According to Washington Business Journal

Big changes are coming to Tysons Corner Center, Northern Virginia’s largest and most iconic shopping mall. According to reporting by Washington Business Journal and senior staff reporter Daniel J. Sernovitz, Macerich (NYSE: MAC), the California-based owner of the 1.8 million-square-foot property, has announced plans for a $100 million redevelopment of the mall’s west end.

What’s Changing?

The western section of the mall — anchored by Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s — will be reimagined into a walkable, upscale retail, dining, and entertainment district, featuring luxury food markets and high-end restaurants. If executed as presented, this redevelopment could dramatically reshape the in-mall experience for both visitors and residents alike.

One notable impact? The potential displacement of the American Girl store, which occupies a 23,000 sq. ft. two-story space and has been a staple since 2010. In redevelopment renderings shared with investors, that space is shown as repurposed with the label “Market,” hinting at its replacement with a luxury grocery or dining concept.

Apple, Zara, and Uniqlo Plan Big Moves

Among the standout upgrades:

• 🍎 A relocated Apple store with a “first-in-the-world” design.

• 👚 Zara and Uniqlo are also slated to open larger flagship locations.

• 🛠️ $45 million is set aside just for common area upgrades, part of the overall $100M budget.

These enhancements are part of a broader strategy by Macerich to simplify operations, improve profitability, and reduce corporate debt, after posting a net loss of $194M in 2024.

Why It Matters for Northern Virginia

This isn’t just a facelift — it’s part of the ongoing transformation of Tysons into a true urban center, with walkability, luxury retail, and high-density development at its core. The upgrades at Tysons Corner Center signal strong retail confidence in the area and a continued shift toward mixed-use commercial hubs that blend lifestyle with luxury.

With Tysons already considered a powerhouse for job growth, residential development, and transit access via the Metro Silver Line, this reinvestment could push it even further ahead as one of the region’s top destinations.

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