Stores Closing, Opening at Bridgewater Commons

A number of stores have closed in the Bridgewater Commons Mall, some are moving to different areas and yet another group are opening in the coming year.

In the recent months, Bridget’s Irish Cottage has relocated to Westfield, while Joe Fresh, Build-a-Bear Workshop and Wet Seal have all closed down.

“Stores that have closed recently have all closed for varying reasons,” said Amy Knorr, marketing manager for the mall. “I can tell you that most vacant spaces, with the exception of one or two, are spoken for, meaning they are in lease negotiations.”

The next store to open, Knorr said, is Sephora, which will open June 13 in its expanded space on the lower level of the mall.

Also opening this year is House of Hoops and Eddie Bauer.

In addition, Knorr said, Tates Menswear, BouBou and Crumbs Bake Shop have all opened in the mall this year.

What do you think of these newest changes? Will you miss the stores that closed? What should open?