Mayor: St. Albans mall has been sold; owners pursuing repairs but no tenant announcements yet

Mayor Scott James said the mall property that includes the former Kmart building has a new owner who is working on code and repairs but that the city has no confirmed tenant announcements to report.

"The mall has been bought. That's public information," James said on the city podcast. He said the buyer is focused on bringing the mall "up to code" and that the project is being internally referred to as "Project Touchdown." "They call it Project Touchdown," he said.

James said he has spoken with the new owners and that the city's role has included sharing names and contact information for parties interested in leasing space, but he emphasized the city will not preannounce tenant deals: "I know nothing about any businesses going in at the mall at this time," he said. He added that any company announcements will be made publicly once negotiations are "signed, sealed, and delivered."

The mayor also noted there were negotiations on the Parkway Building but said he would not name prospective companies until agreements are finalized. The podcast did not provide purchase documents, closing dates or prospective tenant names; those formal records should be sought from the mall owner or city economic development office for verification.