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| - I've lived within walking distance of Beachwood Place for about 15 years, so I can remember many changes and remodels that this mall has gone through.
This is a mid-sized mall with a more upscale feeling. They are home to two of the highest-end department stores in the Cleveland area, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. The mall has been trying to open up smaller higher-end shops in recent years, such as Kate Spade and Coach, but also some more affordable options like Forever 21, so it caters to a variety of price-ranges. The food court is pretty average in terms of its offerings, with about seven or eight different booths that you can find in malls around the country. It does have TVs and couches, which I appreciate if you just feel like lounging around.
I have noticed that there are certainly less people at Beachwood Place as there were ten years ago. That could be due to a number of outside factors, but I feel that this mall has generally declined over the years. For example, stores frequently open, and then close a few months later, or they close and reopen in a new location in the mall, which makes navigating the mall a bit confusing at times. Besides that, I feel that the quality of the merchandise in the longer-lasting stores has definitely declined, while prices have remained the same.
I do think that the mall is poised for an upswing, though. With all its remodels, its more inviting aesthetically than its ever been. Hopefully, with the right combination of stores, this mall can regain its old glory!
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