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- Summit Mall location and basics: Summit Mall is a single-story shopping center located in Fairlawn, a suburb of Akron, Ohio, with Macy’s and two Dillard’s as anchors and around 100–110 shops.[3][6]
- Past redevelopment trends: The property has undergone various leasing efforts and rebranding attempts over the years, including changes in tenants and inline stores as owners repositioned the center.[4][5][3]
- How to get the latest: For the freshest updates, check local business news outlets (e.g., Akron/Cleveland area outlets), the mall’s official site or social channels, and major mall/retail trackers. You can search for “Summit Mall updates 2026” or visit the property manager’s page for press releases.
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Clothing and accessories stores among the additions
patch.comSummit Place Mall on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online Music, Sports, News, Podcasts
www.audacy.comThe Summit, formerly Summit Park Mall was a one-level shopping mall 20.9 miles (33.7 km) northwest of downtown Buffalo, New York, between Williams Road, Lancelot Drive, Plaza Drive and Sawyer Drive in Wheatfield, a suburb of Buffalo. The mall had five anchor tenants which once housed Sears, Bon-Ton, Steve & Barry's, Save-A-Lot and Macy's Closeout Store. In 1972, Summit Park Mall opened with six anchor tenants which were Sears, AM&A's, Hens & Kelly, Jenss, Child World and McCrory. In 1982...
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www.summit-us.comSummit Mall is a one-story, 776,821-square-foot (72,169.0 m2) enclosed shopping mall located at 3265 W. Market Street in the Akron suburb of Fairlawn. While its mailing address is Akron, the mall is located in Fairlawn. Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.'s DeBartolo Corporation built the mall, which opened on October 28, 1965. Today, it is owned by Simon Property Group. Currently, Summit Mall comprises more than 107 stores and a food court; anchor stores include Macy's and two Dillard's locations...
malls.fandom.comUpdate: This was old news, a lot has happen since then. I just want you to know the mall owner has decided to keep the mall since my commentary which was written last year. Jim Anthony is his name, and he is really a wonderful man who is trying to do everything he possibly can to bring the Summit back to life, with help of the new leasing agent, Dominic. … Major efforts are now underway to refill the property with predominantly local tenants. There is no market for another fashion mall, but...
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