Lansing Mall

What Lansing Mall does

Lansing Mall is a regional shopping center located at 5330 West Saginaw Highway in Lansing, Michigan, operating since 1996. The property is legally held by Lansing Mall Realty Holding LLC and owned by Summit Properties USA, a real estate investment and management firm specializing in shopping centers; day-to-day digital operations are managed by Placewise LLC under a shared-service arrangement. The mall serves approximately 60+ retail tenants across categories including anchor department stores (JCPenney), books (Barnes & Noble), sporting goods (Dunham's Sports), jewelry (Kay Jewelers), eyewear (LensCrafters), cinema (Regal Cinemas), fashion (Hot Topic), and footwear (Shoe Carnival), alongside dining and service tenants.

The mall's primary business model is retail space leasing to national chain retailers and smaller local businesses, supplemented by event-based revenue (e.g., the 'Red, White & Win' $2,500 shopping spree sweepstakes), event space rental through The Venue by Eleven 11 Events, and sponsorship/promotional income from tenants and brand partners. The digital infrastructure runs on the Placewise Network platform, which powers the consumer-facing website (lansingmall.com) — including a store directory, deals platform, events calendar, blog content, VIP membership program, and leasing inquiry functionality. Marketing channels span the website, Instagram (@lansing_mall), VIP email newsletters, blog editorial content, and community event programming such as Family Night and seasonal celebrations. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a single-asset property management and leasing operation, and no public revenue figures are disclosed.

The mall targets general consumers, families with children, and students/young adults in the Greater Lansing metropolitan area. Community engagement is operationalized through programs such as Summit Murals (a local-artist mural initiative spanning the Summit Properties portfolio), Summit 360 (a marketing/social media internship for high school and college students), and recurring Family Night events. The operating entity is private, with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership indicated, and the parent (Summit Properties USA) is the long-term capital owner of the asset.

Name

Lansing Mall

Legal name

Lansing Mall Realty Holding LLC

Website

https://lansingmall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lansing Mall is a regional shopping center in Lansing, Michigan, owned by Summit Properties USA and operated by Placewise LLC, leasing retail space to 60+ tenants including anchors Barnes & Noble, JCPenney, and Dunham's Sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Centers

NAICS

Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers (45521)

SIC

Retail-Department Stores (5311)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Department Store–Anchored Multi-Category Retail (Store-in-Store) (CRAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Shopping center operations
• Retail real estate leasing
• Mall tenant directory
• Dining and entertainment venues
• Consumer retail destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

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 Space Leasing: The mall generates revenue primarily through leasing retail space to anchor stores and smaller retailers. Tenants include Barnes & Noble, JCPenney, Dunham's Sports, Kay Jewelers, LensCrafters, and approximately 60+ additional retail tenants across fashion, dining, services, and entertainment categories.
2. Event and Sponsorship Revenue: The mall hosts events and promotions (e.g., 'Red, White & Win' $2,500 shopping spree sweepstakes) that likely generate sponsorship and promotional revenue from retail tenants and brand partners.
3. Leasing Services: Commercial leasing opportunities are marketed through the website for prospective retail tenants, suggesting a leasing-focused business development function.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lansing Mall is a regional shopping center located at 5330 West Saginaw Highway in Lansing, Michigan. It operates as a physical retail destination housing approximately 60+ retail, dining, and entertainment tenants including anchor stores such as Barnes & Noble, JCPenney, Dunham's Sports, Kay Jewelers, LensCrafters, and Regal Cinemas. The mall generates revenue primarily by leasing commercial space to these tenants and supports them with consumer-facing marketing, events, and a digital directory platform.

Product overview

Lansing Mall is a regional shopping center operated by Placewise LLC and owned by Summit Properties USA. The mall's digital presence comprises a unified website platform offering multiple interconnected services: a store directory with retail and dining listings, a deals/sales platform featuring promotions from tenants, an events calendar showcasing mall activities and the Summit Murals art program, VIP membership perks, event space rentals through The Venue, and the Summit 360 Marketing Internship program. The site also publishes seasonal lifestyle content through its blog. The core offering is the mall's retail ecosystem—connecting shoppers with tenants while providing operational information and community engagement opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Mall Retail Storefronts Traditional shopping center providing approximately 60+ retail storefronts to anchor stores and smaller retailers across fashion, dining, services, and entertainment categories at 5330 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917.
• Commercial Leasing Services Leasing of retail space to national chain retailers and local businesses seeking a presence in the Lansing, Michigan market. Inquiries handled through the website leasing page.
• The Venue by Eleven 11 Events Event space rental venue within the mall available for private events, celebrations, and gatherings.
• Summit Murals Program Artistic mural program showcasing local artists at mall locations across the Summit Properties portfolio.
• VIP Membership Program Free VIP perks program offering shoppers exclusive deals, event invitations, giveaways, and promotional offers via email enrollment.
• Family Night Recurring family-oriented event nights with special activities and entertainment for families with children.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Placewise LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlacewise LLC operates and manages the Lansing Mall website and digital presence. The company provides the technology platform powering the mall's website, including directory, deals, events, leasing, and content management functionality. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use reference Placewise as the operator of lansingmall.com.
• Summit Properties USAcoreOthersSummit Properties USA is the owner of Lansing Mall and the lansingmall.com website. The company is a real estate investment and management firm specializing in shopping centers. The Terms of Use state 'This Site is owned by Summit Properties USA and operated by Placewise LLC.' The Summit Properties USA logo appears on the website footer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Summit Properties USA: Summit Properties USA is the parent company and property owner of Lansing Mall. It is thematically related as the portfolio operator of multiple shopping centers, providing leasing, marketing, and capital allocation context directly relevant to Lansing Mall.

Direct peers

• Brookfield Properties: Brookfield Properties operates a portfolio of regional malls and open-air shopping centers in the U.S. It is directly comparable as a multi-format retail real estate operator leasing to national chains similar to Lansing Mall's tenant mix.
• SITE Centers: SITE Centers (formerly DDR Corp.) is a U.S. REIT focused on open-air shopping centers anchored by grocery and value-oriented retailers. It is comparable to Lansing Mall as a multi-tenant shopping center operator with similar recurring rental economics.
• CBL & Associates Properties: CBL & Associates owns and operates a portfolio of regional malls, lifestyle centers, and open-air centers, often anchored by JCPenney, Belk, and other department stores. It is directly comparable to Lansing Mall as a Class B/C regional mall operator with similar anchor tenant exposure.
• Simon Property Group: Simon Property Group is the largest U.S. operator of regional malls and shopping centers. It is directly comparable to Lansing Mall as a peer mall operator leasing space to national retailers including department stores, fashion, dining, and entertainment tenants.
• Brixmor Property Group: Brixmor Property Group owns and operates an open-air shopping center portfolio across the U.S. It is a direct peer as a shopping center operator with similar tenant mix, leasing economics, and event-driven marketing programs.
• Macerich: Macerich is a U.S. REIT that owns and operates regional malls anchored by department stores. It is a direct peer operating the same regional mall format as Lansing Mall with similar tenant rosters and revenue model.
• Washington Prime Group: Washington Prime Group operated a portfolio of regional malls in smaller and mid-sized U.S. markets, similar in profile to Lansing Mall. It is a direct peer in terms of mall format, anchor tenant exposure, and target demographic.
• Federal Realty Investment Trust: Federal Realty Investment Trust is an REIT focused on shopping centers and mixed-use districts. It is comparable to Lansing Mall as a multi-tenant retail real estate operator generating recurring rental and event/sponsorship revenue.
• Phillips Edison & Company: Phillips Edison & Company operates a portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers. It is comparable to Lansing Mall as a multi-tenant retail real estate operator with similar leasing, marketing, and tenant engagement business models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lansingmall

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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