The 54 acres of property will be converted into a shopping center, restaurant spaces, a full-service hotel, a senior living facility, and luxury apartments.
General Manager of Pembroke Mall, Mark Sandy, says January 31 is the deadline for shops to close and pack up; however, they are working with any who need a bit more time.
For years, the trend for retail has been moving online, leaving big box stores and mom-and-pop small businesses alike competing with online giants. That's just one factor as to why a nearly six-decade-old mall in Virginia Beach will soon be demolished and redeveloped.