Vienna, W. Va. — Niles, Ohio-based Cafaro has acquired Grand Central Mall, a 908,238-square-foot shopping center located in Vienna, approximately five miles north of Parkersburg. The shopping center’s anchor space, which was formerly occupied by Sears, was recently redeveloped to accommodate a mix of tenants such as T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less and PetSmart. Cafaro is also planning a mall-wide renovation to create a fresh, modern and functional atmosphere.
Opened in 1972 and situated on roughly 100 acres along the Ohio River, Grand Central Mall features more than 65 retailers and restaurants, including Boot Barn, Books-A-Million, American Eagle, Belk Outlet, The Children’s Place and Hot Topic. Washington Prime Group was the seller. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Cafaro also owns and operates three additional West Virginian shopping centers, including Huntington Mall in Barboursville; Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport; and Ohio Valley Mall in Clairsville.