Footwear retailer Journeys is combining two second-floor spaces at Haywood Mall into a single, larger store in a project valued at nearly $399,000. The commercial alteration permit, issued on September 25, covers interior work at 700 Haywood Road in Greenville, with Corestates Construction Services handling the build-out inside the Simon-owned property.
What the Permits Show
Permit 2600003339, classified as a commercial alteration, authorizes a tenant interior alteration that will merge two adjacent retail spaces on the mall's second floor into one consolidated Journeys store. The declared project valuation stands at $398,981. The permit description also references signage work, though full details on that component are not included in the filing.
The property owner is listed as Simon Haywood LLC, the entity tied to Simon Property Group's ownership of Haywood Mall — one of the Upstate's largest enclosed shopping centers. Corestates Construction Services, a national firm specializing in retail build-outs and restaurant construction, is the contractor of record. The permit status is listed as issued, meaning construction can proceed immediately.
Why It Matters
The decision by Journeys to expand its footprint at Haywood Mall rather than downsize or close is a positive signal for the property at a time when many enclosed malls across the country continue to lose tenants. Combining two spaces into one suggests the retailer sees enough foot traffic and sales volume at the Greenville location to justify a larger store format and a nearly $400,000 investment. For Simon Haywood LLC, the project fills more square footage with an established national tenant and keeps the mall's second floor active. The permit adds to a steady stream of commercial alteration activity at Haywood Mall, reinforcing the property's role as a retail anchor along the Haywood Road corridor.