Ross Park Mall
The entrance to the mall, 2013 | |
| Location | Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Opening date | August 15, 1986 |
| Developer | Melvin Simon & Associates |
| Management | Simon Property Group |
| Owner | Simon Property Group |
| Stores and services | 170 (at peak) |
| Anchor tenants | 4 |
| Floor area | 1,236,523 square feet (114,877 m2) |
| Floors | 2 (3 In Macy’s, 1 In JCPenney) |
| Parking | Lighted lot |
| Public transit | Port Authority bus: 2, 12 |
| Website | ross-park-mall |
Ross Park Mall is a shopping mall located in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. The mall is anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom and Dick's House of Sport, and is home to some of Pittsburgh's high-end shopping destinations like, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co, and Burberry.
Ross Park Mall is the sixth-largest shopping mall in Pennsylvania. An outdoor lifestyle component complements the enclosed center.
History
The mall opened on August 15, 1986.[1] With original anchor stores JCPenney, Sears, and Kaufmann's, as well as a vacant anchor pad originally slated for Gimbels. The Kaufmann's moved from their nearby stand-alone location on Mcknight Road.[2]
From 1987 to 1991, a McDonald's restaurant was on the first floor near the garden appliance department in the former Sears store.[3]
The current Nordstrom site at the mall had a complex, rapid evolution. Originally slated for Gimbels, the spot remained vacant after the chain's liquidation, opening instead as Horne’s in 1987. Following a 1994 acquisition, it became Lazarus, then rebranded to Macy’s in March 2005, just months before parent company Federated purchased rival Kaufmann’s.
In 2000, Ross Park Mall underwent $14 million in renovations including the construction of a play area for children near JCPenney as well as new lighting, ceilings, entrances and flooring.
In March 2006, Nordstrom announced plans to build a new store on the Horne's/Lazarus/Macy's site. Following the announcement, the existing Kaufmann's soon became the current Macy's store. Demolition began on the former Macy's site and Nordstrom later opened on October 24, 2008. Additional renovations were done in 2008 with the mall expansion. Some luxury retailers were also added to the mall, including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Kate Spade New York, Coach, and Louis Vuitton.[4] In addition, a 65,000-square-foot (6,000 m2) lifestyle expansion completed the 2008 remodel.
In August of 2010, seven new retailers announced they would be setting up shop. They were, Apple Store, Brighton Collectibles, AT&T Experience Store, Omega, 77 Kids by American Eagle, California Pizza Kitchen, and Crate & Barrel.[5] The expansion contained about five tenants, including two eateries.
During the summer of 2019, JCPenney downsized to the first floor of the building, with offices on a portion of the second floor, while the rest is sealed off & vacant.
On January 4, 2018, it was announced that the Sears anchor store would close.[6][7]
On September 2, 2022 Psycho Bunny announced they would be making their Western-Pennsylvania debut, with a location at Ross Park Mall.[8]
On January 20, 2023 a Gucci store opened in the mall, which was its first location in Western Pennsylvania.[9]
On January 20, 2024 Hugo Boss announced they would be adding a store to Ross Park's upscale mix.[10]
The former Sears store reopened as Dick's House of Sport in April 2024.[11]
On the Early morning of February 8, 2026 a fire broke out on the lower level entry way, next to Tory Burch. The fire was caused by sparks coming from rebar that was being cut. These sparks lead to the old cardboard sub-floor, and subsequently caught it on fire. It was extinguished later that morning, with Warby Parker sustaining the most damage.[12]
Anchors and major stores
- JCPenney
- Macy's
- Nordstrom
- Dick's House Of Sport
- Crate & Barrel
- LL Bean
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Tiffany & Co.
- American Eagle
- Pottery Barn
- LEGO
- Apple Store
- H&M
- Gucci
- Kate Spade New York
References
- ^ Guydon, Lynda (August 14, 1986). "After 6 years, Ross Park Mall is here". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. pp. 1, 37. Retrieved February 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ross Park Mall location". 1986.
- ^ "North Hills Flashback: Remembering the Ross Park Mall Sears". North Hills, PA Patch. August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Commentary: Luxury stores due at Ross Park Mall are region's best shot at chi chi retail". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "7 New Stores Coming To Ross Park Mall; Complete List Inside". WPXI. August 10, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Ross Park Mall Sears Closing Soon". North Hills, PA Patch. January 4, 2018.
- ^ "Ross Park Mall Finds Tenant for Former Sears Location". March 10, 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Tim Schooley-; Times, Pittsburgh Business (September 2, 2022). "Psycho Bunny to make regional debut with new store at Ross Park Mall". WPXI. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has generic name (help) - ^ "Gucci store opens at Ross Park Mall". WTAE. January 23, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Times, Tim Schooley: Pittsburgh Business (January 21, 2024). "Simon lands Hugo Boss and other newcomers for Ross Park Mall". WPXI. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Shumway, John (March 10, 2023). "Dick's Sporting Goods' House of Sport to open at Ross Park Mall in 2024 - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Rittmeyer, Brian; Reese, Quincey (02/08/2026). "Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site".
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