The Gardens Mall

What The Gardens Mall does

The Gardens Mall is a 1.4 million square foot regional shopping center located at 3101 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, operating since 1988. It is owned and operated by Forbes-Cohen Florida Properties LP, a limited partnership managed by The Forbes Company LLC, which also owns a portfolio of other luxury shopping centers including Somerset Collection (Michigan), Mall at Millenia (Orlando), and Waterside Shops (Naples, Florida). The mall serves affluent consumers in Palm Beach County and broader Southeast Florida, anchored by four department stores — Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's — and complemented by more than 150 specialty shops and restaurants spanning upscale, fashion-forward retail alongside accessible price points. The retail mix includes luxury fragrance and beauty boutiques (e.g., Chanel Fragrance & Beauty), contemporary fashion brands (Aritzia, Garage, Alo Yoga, Brooks Brothers pop-up), and a dining program that ranges from a casual food court (Gardens Cafes, with Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, California Pizza Kitchen) to upscale full-service restaurants (Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, Tap 42, P.F. Chang's, Brio Tuscan Grille).

The property does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its differentiated offering rests on physical infrastructure — award-winning architecture, fine art installations, and natural landscaping — combined with a suite of guest amenities that includes full-service concierge, complimentary Circuit Shuttle (web/app-based ride requests), wheelchair and stroller programs, four Level 2 EV charging stations, complimentary gift card packaging, and curated lifestyle programming such as Style Club parties and Kids Club events. There is no mobile app, no disclosed API or SDK, and no AI/ML systems in evidence. Marketing is executed through a content-driven blog ("News + Style"), an email newsletter, organic Facebook and Instagram accounts, seasonal fashion film content, event programming, Yelp and TripAdvisor listings, and seasonal promotions (including Spring Training 2026 partner offers).

The business model is classic Class-A shopping center economics: revenue is generated primarily through long-term triple-net and percentage-rent leases to anchor tenants and in-line specialty retailers, supplemented by dining tenant rents, common area maintenance (CAM) reimbursements, and marketing fund contributions channeled through a wholly-owned subsidiary, The Garden Promotional Fund, Inc. The property is held in a single-asset limited partnership (Forbes-Cohen Florida Properties LP) with an intermediate holding entity (The Gardens Venture, LLC), reflecting a stable, low-leverage real estate ownership structure rather than an operating or technology-driven growth model.

Name

The Gardens Mall

Legal name

Forbes – Cohen Florida Properties LP dba The Gardens Mall

Website

https://thegardensmall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gardens Mall is a 1.4 million sq. ft. Class-A regional shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, operated by Forbes-Cohen Florida Properties LP since 1988. It serves affluent Palm Beach County consumers via 150+ specialty shops anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Tenant Lease Income: The Gardens Mall generates revenue primarily through leasing retail space to anchor stores (Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's) and over 150 specialty shops. The mall also appears to charge rent to dining establishments including Tap 42, Tommy Bahama, P.F. Chang's, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cooper's Hawk, Shake Shack, and California Pizza Kitchen.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Gardens Mall owns and operates a 1.4 million square foot enclosed regional shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, leasing space to anchor department stores (Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's) and more than 150 specialty shops and restaurants. The mall also provides consumer-facing amenities and services such as concierge support, dining options, gift card packaging, stroller and wheelchair rental, EV charging, a complimentary circuit shuttle, and event programming. Revenue is generated from tenant leases and on-site services rather than direct merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Gardens Mall is a premier 1.4 million square foot regional shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, serving as the flagship retail destination in Palm Beach County since 1988. The mall offers a curated mix of over 150 fine specialty shops anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's. Beyond retail, the property provides comprehensive guest services including concierge assistance, complimentary Circuit Shuttle transportation, stroller rentals, EV charging stations, and gift card packaging. The mall features diverse dining options ranging from casual food court fare at Gardens Cafes to upscale restaurants like Cooper's Hawk Winery and Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar. Additional services include Style Club party planning for celebrations and special events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Gardens Mall (Shopping Center Lease Operations) A 1.4 million sq. ft. enclosed regional shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, leasing retail and restaurant space to anchor department stores and specialty tenants serving the South Florida consumer market.
• Concierge Services In-person concierge desk providing shopper assistance, information, and service referrals to mall visitors.
• Complimentary Circuit Shuttle Free shuttle service that transports shoppers between the mall and nearby areas, supporting mall accessibility.
• Ready.Set.Stroll. Stroller Rental Rental strollers for families visiting the shopping center, available through the concierge.
• Complimentary Gift Card Packaging Free gift card packaging service offered to shoppers at the concierge or guest services desk.
• Style Club Private Party Services Private party and event service offering tailored to groups shopping at the mall.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging stations available to shoppers while visiting the mall.
• Curbside Pickup Service Curbside order pickup support for participating retailers, allowing shoppers to collect purchases without parking and entering the mall.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGardensMall
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegardensmall
• Xx.com/TheGardensMall

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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