Sunrise Mall to lose another national retail chain

By Sara Beth Williams–
The retail exodus continues as another business closure inside Sunrise Mall is on the horizon.

National retailer Spencer’s is closing within the next month, management confirmed.

Manager Daniel Cornwell said Saturday the company has chosen to close Spencer’s inside Sunrise Mall near the end of April but that there aren’t any announced sales on merchandise yet. Spencer’s locations in the Galleria Mall in Roseville and at Arden Fair Mall are still expected to remain open. Another Spencer’s recently opened in Elk Grove as well, Cornwell said.

Cornwell cited multiple reasons for the closure, including the lack of foot traffic, lack of active redevelopment, and other closures of mall businesses. Cornwell, who has been at the Spencer’s location in Sunrise Mall for ten years, will likely move to the Arden location. Regarding other staff members, Cornwell said he wasn’t positive about whether other employees will be transferred, and that will depend on available space at other locations.

Several job sites online list open positions at Spencer’s in Elk Grove.

Spencer’s closure announcement comes on the heels of several other major retailers also announcing closures, including Hot Topic and Macy’s, as well as nearby stores like Party City, and fabric retail giant Joann. Hot Topic, Macy’s, and Party City are also expected to close in March, according to store management.

Spencer’s specializes in trending pop culture and unique graphic tees, body jewelry, décor, and more, and has existed for over 75 years, according to the company’s website. Spencer’s began as a mail order company in 1947 and later opened its first retail store in 1963 at New Jersey’s Cherry Hill Mall. The company now has over 670 locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Other nearby Spencer’s include Spencer’s in Galleria Mall, Arden Fair Mall, and Spencer’s at Laguna Crossing, located at 7601 Laguna Blvd.

Cornwell said the final day for the store will be April 20. Spencer’s is located in Sunrise Mall near JCPenney.