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{{infobox shopping mall
| name = Las Catalinas Mall
| logo =
| image =
| caption =
| address = 400 Betances Ave
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| coordinates = {{coord|18.23694|-66.03997|region:US-PR_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| opening_date = 4 December 1997
| developer = Manley Berenson, Yebba Realty Ventures
| owner = [[Vornado Realty Trust|Urban Edge Properties]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1611547/000110465915000183/a15-1092_1ex99d1.htm|access-date=May 25, 2018|title=Urban Edge Properties Investor Presentation|website=sec.gov}}</ref>
| manager =
| number_of_stores = 97
| number_of_anchors =
| floor_area = {{convert|500,000|sqft|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://yebbarealtyventures.com/projects/prior-development-leasing/las-catalinas-mall-puerto-rico/|title=Las Catalinas Mall – Caguas, PR - Yebba Realty Ventures|language=es}}</ref>
| parking = +3,000
| floors = 1 (possibly 2 in the
| website = {{URL|http://www.lascatalinasmall.com}}
}}
'''Las Catalinas Mall''', also known as '''Shops @ Caguas''', is an enclosed [[shopping mall]] located in [[Caguas, Puerto Rico]], [[United States]]. The mall opened in 1997, and is currently anchored by
==History==
During the 19th century, Las Catalinas Mall’s grounds used to be a sugar producer farm called ''Hacienda Santa Catalina''. Besides from [[Sugarcane|sugar]], the Hacienda Santa Catalina also produced [[rum]] and cultivated fruits.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019|title=Antigua Hacienda Santa Catalina|url=http://caguas.gov.pr/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Antigua-Hacienda-santa-Catalina.pdf|access-date=|website=caguas.gov.pr}}</ref>▼
=== Origins ===
In April 1997, [[Vornado Realty Trust]] announced that it would acquire [[Kmart|Kmart's]] 50% interest in the then called “Caguas Centrum”, which was under construction. The name of the mall would later be changed to Las Catalinas.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1997-04-19 |title=Montehiedra Town Center & Las Catalinas Mall (Caguas Centrum) |pages=11 |work=The Record |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-montehiedra-town-center-las/81302128/ |access-date=2023-08-07}}</ref>▼
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=== 1990s-2000s ===
▲In April 1997, [[Vornado Realty Trust]] announced that it would acquire
On November 4, 1998 [[Vornado Realty Trust]] bought Kmart's 50% interest in the mall forming a joined ownership between Vornado and Yebba Realty Ventures. In addition, Vornado acquired 75% and Yebba Realty Ventures acquired 25% of Kmart's anchor store. Vornado's purchase price in total was $38 million dollars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vno.com/press/display.phtml?id=15944|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325062049/http://www.vno.com/press/display.phtml?id=15944|archive-date=2006-03-25|title=Press Releases | Vornado Realty Trust}}</ref>▼
In the early 2000s, additional land near the mall was developed that would include a [[The Home Depot|Home Depot]] and [[Caribbean Cinemas]] to compliment the mall. The addition of these would help to enhance the position of Las Catalinas as part of a dominant shopping destination.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001-03-09 |title=Las Catalinas Mall |url=http://manleyberenson.com/puerto_rico/locations/las_catalinas_mall.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010309203240/http://manleyberenson.com/puerto_rico/locations/las_catalinas_mall.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-03-09 |access-date=2023-08-07 }}</ref>▼
▲On November 4, 1998, [[Vornado Realty Trust]] bought Kmart's 50% interest in the mall, forming a
By the year 2000, the successful mall had over 100<ref>{{Cite web |date=1999-08-28 |title=informacion |url=http://www.lascatalinas.com:80/info.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990828005808/http://www.lascatalinas.com:80/info.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1999-08-28 |access-date=2023-08-07 }}</ref> tenants, including many popular businesses of American origin, such as [[5-7-9]], [[Afterthoughts (retailer)|Afterthoughts]], [[Claire's|Claire's Boutique]], [[EB Games|Electronics Boutique]], [[Foot Locker|Footaction]], [[Hallmark Cards|Hallmark]], [[KB Toys]], [[Payless (footwear retailer)|Payless ShoeSource]], [[RadioShack]], [[Zale Corporation|Zales]], and many others. The food court and restaurant options included [[El Mesón Sándwiches|El Mesón]], Hot Potato, [[Howard Johnson's]], [[KFC]], [[Quiznos]], [[Taco Bell]], [[Wetzel's Pretzels]], and more.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2000-02-08 |title=Listado de Tiendas |url=http://www.lascatalinas.com/directorio.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000208035457/http://www.lascatalinas.com/directorio.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2000-02-08 |access-date=2023-08-07 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1999-08-28 |title=trapiche |url=http://www.lascatalinas.com/eltrapiche.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990828002828/http://www.lascatalinas.com/eltrapiche.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1999-08-28 |access-date=2023-08-07 }}</ref>
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In December 2001, [[Amigo Supermarkets]] announced that they would be opening a location at the mall by summer 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001-12-11 |title=PUERTO RICO HERALD: Amigo To Invest $20 Million In Expansions |url=http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues/2001/vol5n49/CBAmigoInvest-en.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011211040422/http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues/2001/vol5n49/CBAmigoInvest-en.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-12-11 |access-date=2023-08-07 }}</ref>
On September 23, 2002, [[Vornado Realty Trust]] increased its interest in Las Catalinas to 100% by acquiring the other 50% of the mall from Yebba Realty Ventures and the 25% from the Kmart anchor store. The purchase price was approximately $48 million
=== 2010s-present ===
In 2010, an [[Adidas]] store and an iShop opened stores in the mall.
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In July 2015, a 13,773²-foot [[Forever 21]] clothing store opened at the mall, the chain's fifth store on the island, at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Caribbean Journal |date=2015-07-26 |title=Forever 21 Expands in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.caribjournal.com/2015/07/26/forever-21-expands-in-puerto-rico/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Caribbean Journal |language=en}}</ref>
On November 8, 2018, Sears Holdings announced that [[Kmart (United States)|Kmart]] would be closing as part of a plan to close 40 stores nationwide. The store closed on January 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/08/kmart-sears-store-closing-list/1933522002/|title=Another 40 Sears, Kmart stores closing: See a list and map|website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>▼
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In August 2021, it was announced that a Sector Sixty6 Entertainment Center and a [[Golden Corral]] restaurant would replace the former Kmart store. They were expected to open by 2022, but were delayed until summer 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsismybusiness.com/urban-edge-properties-opening-sector-sixty6-golden-corral-at-las-catalinas-mall/|title = Urban Edge properties opening Sector Sixty6, Golden Corral at las Catalinas Mall|date = 4 August 2021}}</ref>
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On August 21, 2023, the Golden Corral restaurant would open to much fanfare.<ref>{{Cite web |title=🤩🎉 ¡Caguas! 🎉🤩 ¿Aún no nos... - Golden Corral Puerto Rico |url=https://www.facebook.com/GoldenCorralRichportrestaurants/posts/-caguas-a%C3%BAn-no-nos-has-visitado-ya-estamos-abiertos-en-las-catalinas-malllunes-a/303952442178953/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref>
On October 25, 2023, Sector Sixty6, an entertainment center, taking up the space of the former Kmart at the mall, would officially debut at a cost of $22 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-02 |title=Así será el centro de entretenimiento Sector Sixty6 en Caguas que ya tiene fecha de apertura |url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/negocios/empresas-comercios/notas/asi-sera-el-centro-de-entretenimiento-sector-sixty6-en-caguas-que-ya-tiene-fecha-de-apertura/ |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=El Nuevo Día |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=25 October 2023 |title=¡HOY es el día! Sector Sixty6 ya está ABIERTO. |url=https://m.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fstory.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02XfjH57JJ2mEY7TYo7tqbRkXfG2T6RiHzAmMFqcsf5wFp5Dt3vMk2LmHzMADWuUFrl%26id%3D100066782680508%26mibextid%3DGpNtOW&refsrc=deprecated&_rdr |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=m.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref>
On November 9, 2023, it was announced by Urban Edge Properties (owners of Las Catalinas Mall) that, after 26 years, the center would be changing its name to the '''Shops@Caguas''' (the Shops at Caguas).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-09 |title=Las Catalinas Mall cambia de nombre |url=https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/consumo/notas/las-catalinas-mall-cambia-de-nombre/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Primera Hora |language=es}}</ref>
On May 2, 2024, it was reported that [[Ross Stores|Ross Dress for Less]] would officially be opening at the mall, taking over the former space of the Sears store which sat vacant since 2021. Plans for Ross to officially debut on the island are scheduled for the beginning of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NotiUno.com |date=2024-05-02 |title=Ross se aproxima a abrir tiendas en Puerto Rico |url=https://www.notiuno.com/noticias/economia/ross-se-aproxima-a-abrir-tiendas-en-puerto-rico/article_b6a06eb2-83cd-11ee-b8af-eb5007a5d006.html |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=UNO Radio Group |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:El Trapiche foodcourt.jpg|thumb|El Trapiche Food Court]]
==Current Anchors==
* [[Forever 21]]
*[[Old Navy]]
* [[
*[[Shoe Carnival]]
* [[Golden Corral]]
* [[Ross Stores|Ross Dress for Less]] (opening 2025)
===Outparcels===
* [[Caribbean Cinemas]]
* [[
* [[Supermercados Amigo]]
▲*[[Burlington_(department_store)|Burlington Coat Factory]]
*
* [[Chili's Grill & Bar]]
* [[Romanos Macaroni Grill]]
* [[O'Reilly Auto Parts]]
==Former Anchors==
* [[Big Kmart]]
* [[SEARS|Sears]]
===Former Outparcels===
* [[
* [[
*[[Walgreens]]
==References==
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{{Shopping malls in Puerto Rico}}
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[[Category:Caguas, Puerto Rico]]
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