Columbia Mall stores expand and remodel in Grand Forks, ND

GRAND FORKS, ND - Driven by customer demand, one of Columbia Mall’s most popular merchants is expanding and remodeling its store. And another store is getting a new look.

National retailer Bath & Body Works is expanding by more than 50 percent to 2,950-square feet and revamping the store’s look while MasterCuts also is remodeling its store.

Bath & Body Works new décor includes a new color palette and layout that invites customers to explore an expanded array of personal care products.

The remodeled store is scheduled to reopen late June in its original space between Claire’s and Spencer’s Gifts in the mall’s west wing. While the remodeling work is underway, the store is temporarily located next to Journeys shoes in the Sears wing.

MasterCuts is revamping its salon to evoke a modern, contemporary look that includes a new color scheme, fixtures and beauty stations. The new “do” includes ivory tile and light wood plank flooring, extensive use of glass and chrome, new pendant light fixtures and a gloss white, warm gold and burnt red color palette.

The beauty salon, located near the Dakota Café and Macy’s, will reopen Friday, May 28 to offer hair care services including haircuts, styling and coloring to its legions of customers.

“We welcome MasterCuts revamp and Bath & Body Work’s expansion,” said Bill Reid, Columbia Mall general manger. “Bath and Body Works is very popular as evidenced by the lines of shoppers that often wind through the store and out into the mall. Its popularity far exceeded the size and capabilities of the store’s former size and layout,” he added.

“Expansions and store remodels are also a sign that national retailers have strong confidence in Columbia Mall and the Grand Forks community by investing in their stores,” Reid said.

The newly remodeled Bath & Body Works will have a sophisticated and fresh palette of midnight blue and vanilla with warm wood accents on the cabinetry and fixtures.

Bath & Body Works is known for its Signature Collection products that range from shower gels to body lotions to home fragrances at affordable prices.

In the expanded store, shoppers will find spa products, professional skincare, hair care, manicure and pedicure supplies, and bath accessories. Favorite labels include True Blue Spa, Aromatherapy and C.O. Bigelow.

Bath & Body Works, LLC, is an American retail store under the Limited Brands umbrella. It was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio. Bath and Body Works operates more than 1,600 stores. For more information, visit www.bathandbodyworks.com.

Regis Corporation, parent company of Mastercuts and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the beauty industry's global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education. The company owns, franchises or holds ownership interests in 12,800 worldwide locations. For more information, visit www.regiscorporation.

Columbia Mall is home to Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, 70 specialty stores and the Dakota Café food court. The single-level shopping center is easily accessible at Columbia Road and 32nd Avenue South with direct access to I-90.

Columbia Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.shopcolumbiamall.com or call (701) 746-7383.

Columbia Mall is owned and managed by GK Development, Inc.

About GK Development, Inc.

GK Development acquires, re-develops, manages and leases well-located properties in growing markets. The Barrington, Illinois-based company owns 5 million square feet of space located in nine states. The company was founded in 1995. For more information visit www.gkdevelopment.com.

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