Suburban Chicago’s mall boom continues with six new stores are set to open at Westfield Old Orchard mall in Skokie, including a new dining option and the highly anticipated opening of the mall’s new Pottery Barn location inside a renovated space once occupied by Lord & Taylor.
The new, larger Pottery Barn location, which moved from its previous spot on the west side of the mall, opened inside the remodeled space Aug. 2, according to a press release. It will join current building tenants Zara and Arhaus, with fourth tenant Puttshack set to open at a later date.
Three other stores also opened in early August at the mall, the release said, including mattress brand Tempur-Pedic, Swiss chocolate and confectionery Läderach, and adventure gear store Arc’teryx.
Fall 2024 will see two more openings, the release said: An Umaka Ramen restaurant, and electric car manufacturer Rivian.
The mall will also host a slew of events through August, including …