{{Use American English|date=February 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2017}} {{Infobox shopping mall | name = Solomon Pond Mall | image = Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough MA.jpg | image_width = | caption = | location = [[Marlborough, Massachusetts]] (with the northern part of the mall in [[Berlin, Massachusetts|Berlin]]) | address = 601 Donald Lynch Blvd | coordinates = {{coord|42|21|20.3|N|71|36|45.9|W|region:US|display=inline,title}} | opening_date = 1996 | closing_date = | developer = [[Simon DeBartolo Group]]<!--not to be confused with Edward J. DeBartolo Group--> | manager = Spinoso Real Estate Group | owner = Spinoso Real Estate Group | architect = | number_of_stores = 89 | number_of_anchors = 3 (2 open, 1 vacant) | floor_area = {{convert|886,472|sqft|abbr=on|sp=us}} | floors = 2 | parking = | website = {{ URL | https://visitsolomonpond.com/ }} }} The '''Solomon Pond Mall''' is a two-level enclosed [[shopping mall]] located off [[Interstate 290 (Massachusetts)|Interstate 290]], near its terminus at [[Interstate 495 (Massachusetts)|Interstate 495]], in [[Marlborough, Massachusetts|Marlborough]] and [[Berlin, Massachusetts]]. The mall features [[J. C. Penney|JCPenney]] and [[Macy's]] (originally [[Filene's]]) as anchors with one vacant anchor last occupied by [[Sears]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.simon.com/mall/leasingsheet/4924_SolomonPondMall_5_13_17.pdf|title=Solomon Pond Mall: A Simon Mall|date=2017-05-13|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref>
==History==
The mall opened in 1996 and was one of many that opened along the [[Interstate 495 (Massachusetts)|Interstate 495]] corridor from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.labelscar.com/massachusetts/solomon-pond-mall|title=Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog|date=2006-09-25|work=Labelscar: The Retail History Blog|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> Initially the mall's location seemed remote as it was located far from other retail. However, the mall was able to strategically target both the affluent and booming western crescent of suburbs of [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], while simultaneously serving as the largest mall for the [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]] area.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.labelscar.com/massachusetts/solomon-pond-mall|title=Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog|date=2006-09-25|work=Labelscar: The Retail History Blog|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref>
On April 25, 1997, [[Hoyts|Hoyts Cinemas]] officially opened their location at the Solomon Pond Mall. Hoyts was what originally occupied the space. The multiplex cinema features 15 screens and 330 seats. In 2003, [[Regal Cinemas]] acquired the former Hoyts Berlin 15, which became Regal Solomon Pond Mall 15.<ref>{{cite web | title=Regal Cinemas Solomon Pond Mall 15 in Marlborough, MA - Cinema Treasures | url=https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/17879 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Regal Solomon Pond Showtimes Schedule - Marlborough, Massachusetts |url=https://www.bigscreen.com/Marquee.php?theater=8412&view=sched&showdate=2025-07-06 |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=The BigScreen Cinema Guide |language=en}}</ref>
In comparison to other mid-range malls along the [[Interstate 495 (Massachusetts)|Interstate 495]] corridor, the Solomon Pond Mall attempted to shoot for the upscale by courting some higher end tenants such as [[Victoria's Secret]], [[Swarovski Crystal]] and several jeweler chains.
In March 2006, Filene’s closed, after a decade, and became a Macy’s following its closure. <ref>{{cite web | title=Filene's farewell: Macy's parent company will change venerable chain's name | url=https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/news/2005/07/29/filene-s-farewell-macy-s/41289524007/ }}</ref>
In 2018, it was announced that [[Old Navy]] would relocate out of the building once shared with [[Sports Authority]] which closed in 2016, and relocated in the location of the former [[Abercrombie & Fitch]]. Also that year, Toy Vault opened, and Forever 21 went under a renovation and expansion. <ref>{{cite web | title=Solomon Pond Mall announces Old Navy, toy store openings | url=https://www.wbjournal.com/article/solomon-pond-mall-announces-old-navy-toy-store-openings }}</ref>
On February 15, 2021, it was announced that [[Sears]] would be closing as part of a plan to close 34 stores nationwide. The store closed on May 2, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegram.com/story/business/2021/02/19/sears-store-solomon-pond-mall-marlboro-closing/4505227001/|title = Sears store at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro closing}}</ref>
In 2022, the Somerville-based chain, [[Bertucci's]] would close their restaurant located on the first floor. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-07 |title=Bertucci's files for bankruptcy again, closes more Mass., NH locations |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/bertuccis-files-for-bankruptcy-again-closes-more-massachusetts-new-hampshire-locations/42169870 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=WCVB |language=en}}</ref>
On August 31, 2023, the mall opened seven new businesses, potentially giving the mall a boost in attendances and filling in vacancies. <ref>{{cite web | title=New stores open at Solomon Pond Mall | date=September 9, 2023 | url=https://www.communityadvocate.com/marlborough/new-stores-open-at-solomon-pond-mall/article_4656c4b1-8a7b-5b22-b71a-7b27e1690e1c.html }}</ref>
On January 2, 2024, The Dallas-based chain, [[TGI Fridays]], closed its restaurant located on the second floor of mall. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-03 |title=TGI Friday closes Marlborough location |url=https://www.communityadvocate.com/business/tgi-friday-closes-marlborough-location/article_40f4cebb-e997-5ca1-b9e8-6198db25e373.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=Community Advocate |language=en}}</ref>
As of 2024, the mall is currently managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Former owners include Pacific Retail Capital Partners and Simon Property Group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BUSINESS {{!}} Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough, MA|url=https://visitsolomonpond.com/business/}}</ref>
[[Forever 21]] will close their location in the mall on May 1, 2025.<ref>{{cite web | title=Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, closing stores. See list of malls losing stores in MA | url=https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/business/2025/03/18/forever-21-bankruptcy-closing-stores-ma-cape-cod-mall-hyannis/82499042007/ }}</ref>
On May 6, 2025, it was officially announced that seven new stores will open in the mall from about June 2025 to September 2025. The following includes: a reopened Auntie Anne’s, Nova Gelato & Bakery, InStyle Mattresses, Blush & Ivy, Slime Zone, InStyle Kids and the NJ Salon.<ref>{{cite web | title=Solomon Pond Mall's new stores in '25: Blush & Ivy, Slime Zone. See full list | url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/business/real-estate/2025/05/06/solomon-pond-mall-marlborough-ma-announces-seven-store-openings-2025-slime-zone-blush-and-ivy/83408789007/ }}</ref>
On November 21, 2025, it was announced that [[Apple Store|Apple]] would close its store in the mall and relocate to The Shops at Blackstone Valley in [[Millbury, Massachusetts|Millbury]] on December 12.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossignol |first=Joe |date=November 21, 2025 |title=New Apple Store Opening in Massachusetts Next Month |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/21/new-apple-store-in-massachusetts/ |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=MacRumors}}</ref> The store closed on December 10, 2025.
On December 18, it was reported that the majority of the Solomon Pond Mall was sold to an Ohio-based developer for $8.5M. The new owners plan to redevelop parts of the mall. <ref> https://wbjournal.com/article/majority-of-solomon-pond-mall-sold-for-8-5m/</ref>
==Gallery== <gallery mode="packed" heights="160px"> File:Solomon Mall second tier.jpg|The second floor of the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016 File:Solomon Pond Mall.jpg|The sign on the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016 File:Solomon Pond Mall JC Penney.jpg|The exterior of JCPenney in the Solomon Pond Mall in 2016 which is now selling appliances, JCPenney stopped selling appliances in 2019 </gallery>
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==External links== * {{ Official website | https://visitsolomonpond.com/ }}
{{Shopping malls in Massachusetts}}
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