More Closures at Florence Mall?

 

Sometimes shocking news seems common place and banal announcements carry a punch. While K-Mart is long gone from the Shoals, it was just announced that with the latest closings, there are now only four K-Mart outlets in the U.S. That's something to think about considering that retail icon was for years second only to Walmart.

How about other retail standbys? A source that didn't wish to be named has suggested to us that two more retail establishments will be leaving Florence Mall by March 31st. If you're like us, you haven't a firm grasp of what outlets are left in that Hull Property while elephant. A 2022 Hull advertisement lists the following:

 Shopping & Dining at Florence Mall 

We're not sure how accurate this Hull blurb is, but even taken as up to date, it's a sad commentary on what was once a jewel in Florence's crown. A large percentage of the stores listed here are on out-parcels and not part of the actual mall.

We've been hearing rumors of the demolition of this white elephant for at least five years. Supposedly this isn't on the table for Hull which uses the mall as a huge tax write-off.

We welcome any updates from the public...