The Vicksburg Mall (3505 Pemberton Square Blvd.) is welcoming two new businesses this month.
River City Catfish Court and Hall’s Gifts and Treasures Floral Design will make their debut at the mall by the end of November.
“River City is in the process of moving into Falafel et Al’s space now, and they’re just waiting on finalization privileges now, licenses from the city and the final OK from the health department,” said Jerry Chambers, Vicksburg Mall manager. “So we’re looking at maybe the next week or two weeks before they open.
“The other business has an existing store downtown. They’re looking to move here to the mall to relocate. They’ll have fresh and artificial flowers, wreaths, gifts and they also sell some snacks in the store.”
The Vicksburg Mall hopes that with the opening of these two businesses, more people will follow.
“This will definitely increase the foot traffic out to the mall,” Chambers said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think there’s much out here anymore, which is why we’re trying to increase that. Another thing we do is we try to keep events going on out here that will bring more traffic as well.”
The Vicksburg Mall extends a welcome to all local businesses looking for a place to call home.
“We encourage local businesses to come out and lease spaces. Our prices are very reasonable,” he said. “We want it to be kind of like a family here at the mall so that everyone feels welcome.”
For more information, call the Vicksburg Mall at 601-634-0823.