🛍️ The Loop (shopping center)

The Loop is a shopping mall in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States. It was redeveloped from Methuen Mall, which opened in 1973 as an enclosed shopping mall on a 60-acre (240,000 m2) site and initially included Howlands and Sears as its anchor stores, as well as 70 other retailers. In 1977, Howlands was replaced by Jordan Marsh, while Filene's Basement was added in the 1980s. Methuen Mall suffered a significant loss in tenancy after both Sears and Filene's Basement moved to The Mall at Rockingham Park across the state line in Salem, New Hampshire. It remained in operation until 1997 and was demolished in early 1999, undergoing redevelopment in 2000 into The Loop. Major tenants of The Loop are The Home Depot, Marshalls, and AMC Theatres.