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Grandville Today
By the People, for the People
Macy's Departs RiverTown Crossings Mall as Redevelopment Plans Unfold
Property owners say new tenants are in the works to replace the former anchor store.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:50pm
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As a major retail anchor departs, the redevelopment of RiverTown Crossings mall represents an opportunity to adapt to changing consumer habits and reinvigorate the shopping experience.Grandville TodayMacy's has officially closed its doors at RiverTown Crossings mall in Grandville, Michigan, leaving one of the mall's largest anchor spaces vacant. Property owner Jonathan Bryant says demolition is underway to prepare the former Macy's building for new tenants, though the specific plans are still being negotiated. Bryant predicts the redevelopment will bring four to five times the foot traffic that Macy's previously generated. Some shoppers hope the changes will revitalize the mall and bring in new attractions like arcades or activities for kids.
Why it matters
The departure of Macy's, a major retail anchor, signals a shift in the future of RiverTown Crossings mall. As malls nationwide face challenges from e-commerce and changing consumer habits, the redevelopment of this key space represents an opportunity for the mall to adapt and attract new tenants that could reinvigorate the shopping experience for the local community.
The details
Macy's has officially closed its Grandville location at RiverTown Crossings mall. Property owner Jonathan Bryant says demolition is currently underway inside the former Macy's building to prepare the space for new tenants. While Bryant is unable to disclose the specific new tenants being negotiated, he says the redevelopment plans will likely result in a very different use of the space compared to the previous Macy's store. Bryant predicts the new tenants will bring four to five times the foot traffic that Macy's previously generated at the mall.
- Macy's has now officially closed its doors at RiverTown Crossings mall.
- Demolition work is currently underway inside the former Macy's building.
- Bryant says new tenants could be fully built out and open within a year.
The players
RiverTown Crossings
A shopping mall located in Grandville, Michigan that is now facing the departure of one of its major anchor stores, Macy's.
Jonathan Bryant
The property owner of RiverTown Crossings mall, who is overseeing the redevelopment plans for the former Macy's space.
Peggy Mata
A longtime mall walker at RiverTown Crossings who is concerned about the longevity of the mall with the loss of another major retailer.
Vanessa VanDenBrink
A shopper at RiverTown Crossings who hopes the redevelopment will bring new energy and attractions to the mall, such as arcades or activities for kids.
What they’re saying
“I'm one of the mall walkers. I was disappointed, because it's another store that's closing, and I'm concerned about the longevity of the mall.”
— Peggy Mata, Shopper
“Something that would bring more people to the mall. I feel like more arcade or like just something for like toddlers, maybe, and for kids to come to make the mall fun again.”
— Vanessa VanDenBrink, Shopper
“Currently we're in the demolition, demolition phase of the construction project. We'll remove everything that used to be Macy's and rebuild fire protection, lighting, everything that will be needed to bring new tenants into the building.”
— Jonathan Bryant, Property Owner
“You'll see other tenants in here within a year, fully built out and open, and we'll have more foot traffic. We're predicting about four to five times the foot traffic that Macy's had coming.”
— Jonathan Bryant, Property Owner
What’s next
Once a deal is finalized with new tenants, Bryant says construction could take anywhere from six months to a year before the redeveloped space is fully open and operational.
The takeaway
The departure of Macy's from RiverTown Crossings mall represents both a challenge and an opportunity. While the loss of a major anchor store raises concerns about the mall's future, the redevelopment plans signal an effort to adapt to changing retail trends and reinvigorate the shopping experience for the local community.