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Shopping in South Florida? See 5 takeaways on what's happening in retail world

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles focus on big changes at South Florida shopping centers.

Sunset Place mall in South Miami is facing demolition and redevelopment. Midway Crossings in Miami anticipates a new Macy's store.

On a different note, the Sailorman shop in Fort Lauderdale stands as an enduring marine supply store.] Finally, Aventura Mall's recent honor as the top mall in the U.S. showcases its expansive offerings and draws national attention.

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View from Red Road side of the 25 year old Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami on Sept. 11, 2024.

NO. 1: SUNSET PLACE MALL WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND REPLACED. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING NEXT

Work on the site is expected to begin in 2026. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Rebecca San Juan

Chuck Fitzgerald and his daughter Heather Valdez stand at the entrance of Sailorman, known as “The World’s Largest and Most Unique New and Used Marine Emporium,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. By Pedro Portal

NO. 2: FOR 50 YEARS, BOATERS (AND PARROTS) HAVE FLOCKED TO THIS ODD FORT LAUDERDALE SHOP

For 50 years, this family and their parrot have sold Fort Lauderdale boaters everything they ever needed and some stuff they don’t. | Published March 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Amanda Rosa

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In this file photo from June 12, 2017, a repairman fixes the neon sign on the exterior of Miami Beach’s Macy’s that once was a Burdines store (hence the “Sunshine Fashions” lettering.) By CARL JUSTE

NO. 3: MACY’S HAS BEEN CLOSING STORES — NOW A MIAMI MALL SAYS IT’S PLANNING TO ADD ONE

Mall property manager confirms the department store has a lease. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

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An aerial view of Carsten Höller’s 93-foot glass-and-steel slide and Robert Indiana’s ‘Love’ sculpture are among the art installations welcoming visitors to Aventura Mall on Sept. 25, 2024, in Aventura, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 4: THIS MIAMI AREA MALL WAS JUST VOTED BEST IN THE COUNTRY. HERE’S WHY IT’S NO. 1

What South Florida favorite destination didn’t make the Top 10? | Published June 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

This new Publix opened April 4, 2024, in Homestead at the Valencia Center at 1220 E. Palm Dr.

NO. 5: PUBLIX JUST OPENED 8 NEW GROCERY STORES — AND MORE ARE ON THE WAY. SEE LOCATIONS

Publix is opening several new grocery stores in August and September. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.