MIAMISBURG — A former store could be transformed into something else.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, property records show that Elder-Beerman was sold for $2.5 million.
“It would be great to see this place hopping again,” Rich Coldwell said.
Dayton Mall is teasing shoppers that something new is coming to the space.
Miamisburg Springboro Mall Anchor LLC bought the former Elder-Beerman on April 10 after being a staple in the Miami Valley for 100 years.
The Elder-Beerman stores closed in 2018 after its parent company declared bankruptcy.
The property was put up for auction in 2024 until its purchase last week.
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We’re working to learn what will fill the empty spot.
Some shoppers believe it should give people a reason to visit the mall.
“I’m kind of old school; if I buy something, I want to try it on,” Coldwell said.
He said he likes shopping at malls rather than buying something online.
He thinks the new store or business to fill the empty department store should figure out a way to offset the competition of Amazon.
News Center 7 reached out to learn what shoppers can expect and when construction will begin.
We have not heard back at this time.
We will continue to follow this story.
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