Here’s what’s changing at St. Clair Square mall

You might notice changes at St. Clair Square mall the next time you’re there.

An anchor department store has shortened its hours. One food court vendor has turned off the lights.

There’s a new clothing store for women where everything is $7.99 or less. And after six years in various locations in the mall, a locally-owned children’s boutique and toy store has moved out.

Here’s everything you need to know about the most visible changes at the mall:

Macy’s changes store hours

Macy’s has changed its store hours at St. Clair Square. Instead of closing at 9 p.m., the department store closes at 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the company’s website.

The store will continue to close at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A representative of Macy’s could not be reached for comment. Store hours have also changed at other Macy’s locations in the region, according to the website.

What’s happening in the food court?

The lights are out at one of the food court’s healthier options.

Fitopia announced plans to close in September. The vendor opened about a year ago in the space previously occupied by Chick-fil-A. Healthy salads and sandwiches were on the menu.

Christine Poehling, a spokeswoman for St. Clair Square, said Fitopia is “looking at relaunching sometime next year with a redeveloped concept.”

One store moves out

After more than six years in the mall, the children’s clothes, toys and gifts shop Kiddo’s has moved out and expanded its home base at 5621 Old Collinsville Rd., Fairview Heights. Owner Jessica Butcher said the business moved in April.

A decline in sales at the mall triggered the move.

The store’s new location features a gym where families with younger children can take recreational classes together. For more information, call 618-622-8500.

Women’s clothing store moves in

On the first floor, Fashion 5 has moved into the space previously occupied by New York Co.

The store opened about a week ago, according to Poehling, and carries clothing and accessories for women, everything in the store is $7.99 or less.

This story was originally published October 13, 2017 at 9:41 AM with the headline "Here’s what’s changing at St. Clair Square mall."