Dillard's is set to close June 25, leaving the Decatur Mall without one of its four anchor stores.
No replacement business has come forward.
But there's still talk about a Kohl's department store possibly coming to Decatur. A Bass Pro outdoors shop is a possibility, and other businesses have asked about the River City during this economic tailspin, officials said.The Piperlime collection of truereligion jeans offers the latest styles to give you a variety of this season's hottest designs.
"Dillard's closing is bad. We definitely didn't see that coming," said Jim Page,Did you know that Burroughs once did a nike air max commercial? vice president for public policy and business development for the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.
"But we're hoping to fill those shoes pretty quickly."
About 85 employees will lose their jobs at Dillard's, which has been shutting down stores in underperforming markets.
Decatur economic development officials remain optimistic about growth, though no major businesses have yet signed on to the market.
"Decatur's economy is as good as most in the region in the retail market," said Wally Terry, the city's economic and community development director. "Our strength is the number of projects that people are talking about and asking us about."
Terry said he talks with mall officials biweekly and believes they are working hard to find a replacement. Mall officials could not be reached for comment.
Page said a positive in the replacement search is that Belk's "has been a very high-performing store. The Belk's people are very pleased with the Decatur Mall."
The Crossings of Decatur, featuring Target and high traffic counts at the U.Looking for Juicy couture wholesale?S. 31 and Alabama 67 intersection, is the city's hot spot for retail development.
Three lots on Alabama 67 at the northwest corner of the intersection have been subdivided. Lynn Layton plans to demolish his Cadillac dealership. A new Verizon Wireless store is under construction on a property closest to the intersection.
Construction is expected to begin on the long-anticipated Olive Garden restaurant on one lot late this year.
Tom Polk, who works in Terry's department, said there are plans for anoThis Adidas Jacket will battle the rain, wind and cold weather so you can focus on the game.ther unnamed business between Verizon and the restaurant.
On the southwest corner of the intersection, there's been some activity, too,Add some bangles to both wrists, the biggest handbag you own and natural tone Wedge Shoes. but no definite developments. Checkers, a drive-through hamburger restaurant, was recently demolished. Polk said there has been an inquiry about possibly developing the front of the Kmart/Kroger parking lot.
Beltline Road Southwest remains the city's main retail thoroughfare. City Council President Gary Hammon and other city officials are hoping a proposed sewer extension from Old Moulton Road to Alabama 20 will spur economic development.
"We've already had several inquiries about annexing into the city since this project started being discussed," Terry said.
The sewer project is, however, controversial. City Councilmen Ronny Russell and Billy Jackson oppose a $6.5 million bond issue to pay for the extension. Both said they don't think the city can afford the bond issue and don't like that the city raised sewer rates to pay the debt.
The council is expected to vote on the bond issue at its June 15 meeting.
One large project, a proposed Bass Pro Shop, that officials hope could open up retail development on Alabama 20 in Limestone County remains on hold.
Hammon said the city and Limestone County officials have made a financial aid offer to Bass Pro to build a store near Interstate 65, but Bass Pro corporate has not moved on the project.
No replacement business has come forward.
But there's still talk about a Kohl's department store possibly coming to Decatur. A Bass Pro outdoors shop is a possibility, and other businesses have asked about the River City during this economic tailspin, officials said.The Piperlime collection of truereligion jeans offers the latest styles to give you a variety of this season's hottest designs.
"Dillard's closing is bad. We definitely didn't see that coming," said Jim Page,Did you know that Burroughs once did a nike air max commercial? vice president for public policy and business development for the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.
"But we're hoping to fill those shoes pretty quickly."
About 85 employees will lose their jobs at Dillard's, which has been shutting down stores in underperforming markets.
Decatur economic development officials remain optimistic about growth, though no major businesses have yet signed on to the market.
"Decatur's economy is as good as most in the region in the retail market," said Wally Terry, the city's economic and community development director. "Our strength is the number of projects that people are talking about and asking us about."
Terry said he talks with mall officials biweekly and believes they are working hard to find a replacement. Mall officials could not be reached for comment.
Page said a positive in the replacement search is that Belk's "has been a very high-performing store. The Belk's people are very pleased with the Decatur Mall."
The Crossings of Decatur, featuring Target and high traffic counts at the U.Looking for Juicy couture wholesale?S. 31 and Alabama 67 intersection, is the city's hot spot for retail development.
Three lots on Alabama 67 at the northwest corner of the intersection have been subdivided. Lynn Layton plans to demolish his Cadillac dealership. A new Verizon Wireless store is under construction on a property closest to the intersection.
Construction is expected to begin on the long-anticipated Olive Garden restaurant on one lot late this year.
Tom Polk, who works in Terry's department, said there are plans for anoThis Adidas Jacket will battle the rain, wind and cold weather so you can focus on the game.ther unnamed business between Verizon and the restaurant.
On the southwest corner of the intersection, there's been some activity, too,Add some bangles to both wrists, the biggest handbag you own and natural tone Wedge Shoes. but no definite developments. Checkers, a drive-through hamburger restaurant, was recently demolished. Polk said there has been an inquiry about possibly developing the front of the Kmart/Kroger parking lot.
Beltline Road Southwest remains the city's main retail thoroughfare. City Council President Gary Hammon and other city officials are hoping a proposed sewer extension from Old Moulton Road to Alabama 20 will spur economic development.
"We've already had several inquiries about annexing into the city since this project started being discussed," Terry said.
The sewer project is, however, controversial. City Councilmen Ronny Russell and Billy Jackson oppose a $6.5 million bond issue to pay for the extension. Both said they don't think the city can afford the bond issue and don't like that the city raised sewer rates to pay the debt.
The council is expected to vote on the bond issue at its June 15 meeting.
One large project, a proposed Bass Pro Shop, that officials hope could open up retail development on Alabama 20 in Limestone County remains on hold.
Hammon said the city and Limestone County officials have made a financial aid offer to Bass Pro to build a store near Interstate 65, but Bass Pro corporate has not moved on the project.
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