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Discover updates about the Tacoma Mall, including new businesses opening soon

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

This list of stories highlights new developments at the Tacoma Mall, including new food and retail options.

Specifically, a furniture retailer, Lovesac, confirms a showroom in the Village, joining eateries like Dave's Hot Chicken and Shake Shack. Seoul Bowl announces its plan to bring Korean street food flavors to the food court. Pop Mart, known for its blind box toys, opened in the main building. Beyond the current openings, Taco Street plans to join the food lineup soon and contribute to the expanded dining selections.

Construction takes place on The Village, an addition to the Tacoma Mall, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 1: KOREAN STREET FOOD, SWANKY ‘SAC’ SEATS, POP CULTURE TOY STORE HEADED TO TACOMA MALL

The toy store specializes in “blind box” or “mystery box” items and also is known for selling Labubu dolls. | Published May 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

A 171-unit apartment building is planned at the site of the former Kantor Diamond building behind the Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Washington, shown on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. By Tony Overman

NO. 2: WHAT IS HAPPENING (OR NOT) WITH 171 PLANNED APARTMENTS NEAR TACOMA MALL?

The project received an 8-year multifamily property tax exemption in 2023. | Published May 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The Tacoma Mall Food Court entrance, seen Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. The mall’s online directory lists Taco Street as “Coming Soon” to the Food Court. By Brian Hayes

NO. 3: RESTAURANT KNOWN FOR TACOS NOW ON TACOMA MALL’S STORE DIRECTORY AS ‘COMING SOON’

It would be the second Tacoma location for the business. | Published June 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The Tacoma Mall Food Court entrance, seen Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. The mall’s online directory lists Taco Street as “Coming Soon” to the Food Court. By Brian Hayes

NO. 4: NEW OR REMODELED STORES ARE SET TO OPEN AT TACOMA MALL, WHERE UPGRADES CONTINUE

Taco Street is one of the new offerings. | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The Tacoma Mall Food Court entrance, seen Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. The mall’s online directory lists Taco Street as “Coming Soon” to the Food Court. By Brian Hayes

NO. 5: 3 NEW STORES ADDED TO TACOMA MALL’S ROSTER. POP MART EVENT ALSO PLANNED

Tacoma Mall continues to grow its store roster as it gets ready for its major Village expansion to open this fall. | Published August 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

Work continued Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, on the new Tacoma Mall Village. By Brian Hayes

NO. 6: TACOMA MALL NEWS: FIRST WAVE OF BUSINESS OPENINGS EXPECTED SOON AT VILLAGE

The wait is almost over, as two restaurants and a furniture showroom soon will debut in the first wave of openings at the new Village at Tacoma Mall. | Published October 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.