Oak Park Mall
Oak Park Mall wants local makers shut out by Painted Tree’s closure to find new home alongside national retailers
“We know shoppers love discovering local makers,” said Oak Park’s Karla Rocker Engel, “and at the same time, much of our traffic is driven by well‑known national brands. Our goal is to bridge that gap by giving local businesses the opportunity to tap into that built‑in audience and benefit from the incredible foot traffic our mall generates.”
KC’s remaining shopping malls face an economic crossroads (and starkly different futures)
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall, Independence Center hit with similar challenges The…
