CULLMAN, AL—With the recent grand opening of Publix and Dick Sporting Goods, Cullman Shopping Center's year-long redevelopment has achieved 100% occupancy, reopening with more than 400,000 square feet of modern retail space.
The revitalization of the property developed by Merchants Retail Partners(MRP), Birmingham, AL, has attracted five new anchors to the growing Cullman trade area, including Publix, Dicks Sporting Goods, Ulta Cosmetics, Petsmart and Ross Dress for Less. According to Bill Letiner, MRP principal, “Our market reaction to Publix and Dick's grand opening has greatly exceeded our expectations. We look forward to opening the remaining anchors over the next few months.”
Beginning September 2014, MRP began a comprehensive redevelopment of the retail center, one that focused on an improved shopping experience. Architecturally, a new façade, tower features, and curated landscape and hardscape package was part of the makeover. In addition, the existing center expanded by approximately 120,000 square feet to accommodate for the new Publix, Dick's sporting goods, and ULTA cosmetics.
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David Phillips
David Phillips is a Chicago-based freelance writer and consultant with more than 20 years experience in business and community news. He also has extensive reporting experience in the food manufacturing industry for national trade publications.
