Former Southridge Sears redevelopment continues with T.J. Maxx winning approval for new store

The ongoing redevelopment of the former Sears store at Southridge Mall is getting another boost, with a proposed T.J. Maxx store winning approval from local officials.

The store, with 24,050 square feet, is expected to open this summer, said Todd Michaels, Greendale village manager.

The Village Board approved the off-price clothing and home decor store chain's plans at its Tuesday night meeting, Michaels said.

T.J. Maxx operates a store at 4200 S. 76th St., Greenfield — less than 2 miles north of Southridge. That store will apparently close once the new store opens.

The former Sears store was left vacant when financially troubled Sears Holdings Corp. closed its Southridge location in 2017.

But that building has gotten new life.

A 60,050-square-foot Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy opened there in October.

And bowling and amusement center operator Round 1 opened at the building on Feb. 3. It leases 45,400 square feet.

Seritage Growth Properties, which owns the former Sears building, has said it is spending more than $20 million to redevelop the building.

New York-based Seritage also has said it plans to host additional retail and restaurant tenants. The company says it still has 51,300 square feet available at the building.

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