Halls to expand its footprint in Downtown; will close Plaza location

In a striking retail realignment, Halls announced that it will close its longtime Country Club Plaza store and consolidate it with a relocated and expanded Crown Center store located in Downtown Kansas City, The Kansas City Star reported recently.

Halls Crown Center photo courtesy of The Kansas City Star

“Kelly Cole, president of Halls, said it no longer made economic sense to operate two Halls stores within about 20 blocks of each other.

“The move also highlights the resurgence of Downtown Kansas City and marks the end of what was once a Plaza anchored by large, upscale traditional department stores,” wrote Joyce Smith and Ben Unglesbee, Star reporters.

To read The Star’s complete coverage, click here.