Marketplace Mall Moves to New Location
Former Rite Aid to House Expanded Store
The Marketplace Mall in Middlefield recently announced it is moving to a new location.
The Marketplace Mall in Middlefield recently announced it is moving to a new location.
During the month of June, MM will be moving to 15596 W. High Street, two miles away from their current location on Nauvoo Road. The new building used to house the former Rite Aid store.
“We are so excited about this new beginning,” said MM manager Maureen Foldesi, adding she and her husband, Frank Foldesi, have been working non-stop on the transition.
Their current store will remain open during regular business hours until the transition is complete.
“The new store will have even more space for shopping and it’s all on one level – no more stairs,” Foldesi said.
Many of the current vendors will move with The Marketplace Mall to its new location and MM will continue to offer U-Haul rentals and service.
The store will feature a constantly-changing array of new, used, vintage and antique merchandise, Foldesi said.
“You never know what you will find at The Marketplace Mall,” she added.
More than 45 vendors will have space for what Foldesi calls their own “micro businesses.” Each booth is curated by a different individual, according to their interests.
For example, Dave Davis, aka Dave the Doorman, also has one-of-a-kind pieces, such as repurposed antiques and functional items, by combining modern and industrial in his creations.
“You aren’t going to find unusual items like this in a big box store,” Foldesi said. “Dave is just one of the reasons it pays to shop small.”
Another vendor, Camille Walsh, specializes in antique and vintage jewelry, and loves to share her many years of experience with customers while they search for the perfect ring or necklace, Foldesi said.
“All of our vendors bring something unique to the store,” she added. “We have a little bit of everything for everyone.”
The Marketplace Mall will expand its offerings with the addition of refrigerated units that can be leased to individual vendors.
“We’re hoping to attract some of the great local farmers to share their wares with us,” Foldesi said.
The store has also launched a new website, www.shopmiddlefield.com, as part of its expansion. While currently under construction, the site will feature snapshots of each vendor’s booth.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be scheduled for some time in July/August.
