Warwick Mall

What Warwick Mall does

Warwick Mall is a privately-held, family-owned regional shopping center located at the intersection of I-95 and I-295 in Warwick, Rhode Island. Founded in July 1970 by Lloyd Bliss, the property spans over 1,000,000 square feet and houses 80+ retailers, 13 restaurants, a Carousel Food Court, and 394 on-site residential units (Villa Del Rio). National anchor tenants include Macy's (described as the best-performing Macy's store in New England), Target, and JCPenney, supplemented by a diverse mix of apparel, jewelry, electronics (AT&T), and local dining operators. The mall's flagship entertainment asset is a 12-screen Apple Cinemas featuring New England's first ScreenX and Rhode Island's largest ACX screen with Dolby Atmos, opened March 3, 2022.

The business model is straightforward commercial real estate: Warwick Mall generates revenue primarily through short-term and long-term leases of retail space to national chains and local businesses, with additional revenue from in-mall advertising (managed by Linda Campbell) and event hosting. Leasing pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective tenants contact the leasing department directly. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise leasing, targeting both established national retailers seeking permanent presence and smaller businesses testing the Rhode Island market on flexible short-term arrangements. The mall also generates ancillary revenue through community events and cultural exhibitions, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition (October 2025–January 2026) in partnership with SEE Global Entertainment and SBX Group.

The mall's underlying technology is minimal: the property is a physical retail asset with a Squarespace-hosted website (warwickmall.com), email newsletter signups, and an Instagram social presence — no proprietary platforms, AI systems, or data products are disclosed. Marketing relies on community events, local media partnerships (iHeart Media / NOW 93.3, The Rhode Island Wave), and tenant-promotion content on social channels. Operations are led by General Manager Domenic Schiavone, with co-owners Dan Bliss and managing partner Aram Garabedian overseeing ownership continuity within the founding Bliss family. The asset has demonstrated resilience, having rebuilt after the March 2010 Pawtuxet River flood that caused $80 million in damage and displaced 1,000 jobs.

Name

Warwick Mall

Legal name

Warwick Mall

Website

https://warwickmall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warwick Mall is a privately-held, family-owned regional shopping center in Warwick, Rhode Island, spanning over 1,000,000 square feet with 80+ retailers, 13 restaurants, and a 12-screen Apple Cinemas flagship. Founded in 1970, it serves Rhode Island families through a one-stop shopping, dining, and entertainment destination at the I-95/I-295 interchange.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Center / Retail Real Estate

NAICS

Department Stores (4551), General Merchandise Retailers (455), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Retail-Department Stores (5311), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mid-Tier Department Stores (Mall-Based Chains) (CRAGACAH)

Keywords

• Shopping mall leasing
• Retail space rental
• Commercial real estate
• Family shopping center
• Mall advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Space Leasing: The mall generates primary revenue by leasing retail space to national chains and local businesses. Both short-term and long-term leasing options are available to accommodate different tenant types.
2. Advertising: The mall offers high-traffic advertising opportunities for businesses looking to reach the mall's customer base. Contact person is Linda Campbell for advertising requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Warwick Mall operates a regional family shopping center spanning over 1,000,000 square feet in Warwick, Rhode Island. The mall leases retail space to more than 80 retailers (including anchors Macy's, JCPenney, and Target), 13 restaurants, and houses the flagship Apple Cinemas 12-screen movie theater. Revenue is generated through short-term and long-term leasing agreements with tenants, plus on-site advertising sales.

Product overview

Warwick Mall is a regional shopping center in Rhode Island serving as a family-oriented retail destination. The mall operates as a unified platform combining retail shopping (80+ stores), dining (13 restaurants including a Carousel Food Court), and entertainment (Apple Cinemas movie theater). The core product is the mall itself, which hosts tenant retailers and restaurants, supplemented by Apple Cinemas for entertainment and various guest services including wheelchair/stroller rental, Lullaby Lounge, and event hosting capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carousel Food Court: The food court at Warwick Mall featuring multiple dining options and a carousel.
• Apple Cinemas

Products and services

• Warwick Mall Retail Center Regional family shopping center in Warwick, Rhode Island offering over 80 retail stores, 13 restaurants, and entertainment under one roof across more than 1,000,000 square feet. Leases space to national chain retailers and local businesses on short-term and long-term agreements.
• Apple Cinemas at Warwick Mall

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rocky Point Chowder HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 May 2026Local Rhode Island seafood restaurant bringing iconic coastal flavors to the mall's Carousel Food Court. Inspired by the beloved Rocky Point Park amusement park tradition.
• The Chocolate BoutiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 May 2026Locally owned candy shop offering handmade truffles, locally grown hand-dipped apples, and curated gift baskets. Located near Kay Jewelers.
• SEE Global EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025SEE Global Entertainment produces Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition at Warwick Mall (October 2025-January 2026). This is a major cultural attraction drawing visitors to the mall. Rated 4.8 stars globally, the exhibition recreates all 34 Michelangelo masterpieces at life-size scale.
• SBX GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025SBX Group co-presents Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition at Warwick Mall. SBX Group specializes in creating and operating live entertainment experiences through their attractions division.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Community partnership for back-to-school clothing drive in August 2024. BBBSRI accepts clothing donations at the mall with prize incentives for donors. BBBSRI serves over 250 youth with mentoring and 900+ Rhode Islanders with workforce development annually.
• iHeart Media / NOW 93.3minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2024Radio partnership for community events including the BBBSRI clothing drive and other mall promotions. iHeart Media provides radio promotion and on-air mentions.
• United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Partnership for the UBCF Mattress and Pink Bag Event in April 2024, giving away 160 mattresses to breast cancer patients and survivors. First New England location for this event.
• Rhode Island Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Warwick Mall donates all carousel proceeds to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank during December, supporting food security initiatives in the community.
• Apple CinemascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2022Apple Cinemas operates a 12-screen state-of-the-art movie theater at Warwick Mall featuring ScreenX (first in New England with 270-degree views), ACX premium format (largest screen with Dolby Atmos), luxury reclining seating, and full dine-in service with BurgerFi delivered to seats. This is Apple Cinemas' flagship location and represents a major entertainment anchor for the mall. The theater opened March 3, 2022.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookfield Properties: Operates a portfolio of major U.S. regional and super-regional malls. Comparable as a large institutional owner/operator of enclosed Class A malls with similar anchor-tenant dynamics and tenant mix.
• Taubman Centers: Mall REIT operating upscale and super-regional enclosed malls. Comparable as a peer in the institutional mall-operator category with overlapping tenant relationships and repositioning plays.
• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW): Global operator of major shopping destinations including several flagship U.S. malls. Comparable as a higher-end institutional operator pursuing experience-led repositioning similar to Warwick Mall's Apple Cinemas and exhibition strategy.
• Simon Property Group: The largest U.S. mall REIT, operating hundreds of regional and premium malls including nearby assets in New England. Comparable as a regional-mall operating peer and a likely counterparty in any institutional sale or joint venture involving Warwick Mall.

Direct peers

• CBL & Associates Properties: Mall REIT operating enclosed regional malls similar in vintage and tenant profile to Warwick Mall, including Class B/C properties in secondary markets. Direct comparable for occupancy and rent dynamics.
• Macerich: Mall REIT focused on regional and outlet centers across the U.S. with comparable anchor-tenant strategy, mid-tier department store exposure, and experience-driven tenant repositioning.
• Providence Place Mall: Direct in-region competitor located in downtown Providence, RI. Both malls target Rhode Island families and compete for the same regional tenant pool and consumer spending.
• PREIT (Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust): Mall REIT operating a portfolio of enclosed Class B/C regional malls in secondary markets. Comparable as a peer navigating the same anchor-tenant contraction and experience-led repositioning challenges Warwick Mall faces.

Regional players

• Wrentham Village Premium Outlets: Major outlet center in Wrentham, MA, drawing the same southern New England consumer base as Warwick Mall. Comparable as a competing retail destination within driving distance.
• Emerald Square Mall: Enclosed regional mall in North Attleboro, MA, competing with Warwick Mall for shoppers across the Rhode Island/Southern Massachusetts border. Comparable in scale, format, and tenant mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/warwickmall
• Xx.com/warwickmall
• Facebookfacebook.com/WarwickMall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/applecinemas-warwick-mall

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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