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Emerald Square
Emerald Square is a three-level enclosed shopping mall located in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, situated along U.S. Route 1 and I-295 near the Cumberland, Rhode Island border. Opened in 1989, the mall features of leasable retail space and primarily serves northern Bristol County, southern Norfolk County, and Providence County. At its peak in the 1990s, Emerald Square housed more than 120 stores, including anchor tenants JCPenney, Sears, and G. Fox (Filene's). As of 2025, the mall is anchored by JCPenney and two Macy's stores, with the former Sears anchor space remaining vacant. Currently owned by Summit Properties USA, Emerald Square has experienced a decline in occupancy and foot traffic, with vacancy rates exceeding 50%.
Article summary
Emerald Square is a three-level enclosed shopping mall located in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, situated along U.S. Route 1 and I-295 near the Cumberland, Rhode Island border. Opened in 1989, the mall features of leasable retail space and primarily serves northern Bristol County, southern Norfolk County, and Providence County. At its peak in the 1990s, Emerald Square housed more than 120 stores, including anchor tenants JCPenney, Sears, and G. Fox (Filene's). As of 2025, the mall is anchored by JCPenney and two Macy's stores, with the former Sears anchor space remaining vacant. Currently owned by Summit Properties USA, Emerald Square has experienced a decline in occupancy and foot traffic, with vacancy rates exceeding 50%.
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