Round 1 and Primark to Open at Haywood Mall in 2027
The new retailers will replace the vacant Sears space, bringing arcade games and fashion to the Greenville shopping center.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Commercial
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Round 1 and Primark are set to take over the long-vacant Sears store at Greenville's Haywood Mall. The facility is expected to open in 2027.
Why it matters
Replacing the Sears location, which has sat empty since 2020, brings new retail and entertainment options to the local community. This redevelopment repurposes a major footprint at a central shopping hub.
The former Sears space at Haywood Mall has remained vacant for 6 years. The incoming Round 1 facility will include over 100 cranes and a Sports Challenge area.
The players
Round 1
An international entertainment company known for operating large-scale arcade and multi-activity gaming facilities.
Primark
An Irish clothing retailer that recently expanded its U.S. presence with a 54,000-square-foot flagship store in New York City.
The details
The site transformation involves dividing the existing Sears footprint between two international brands. Round 1 will provide entertainment such as arcade games, billiards, karaoke, ping pong, and darts, while Primark will serve as the retail component. This marks the first South Carolina location for the arcade operator.
Timeline
2020: The Sears store at Haywood Mall became vacant.
2027: The new Round 1 store is expected to open.
The Home Front
This project follows the national trend of redeveloping large, dormant retail spaces into mixed-use entertainment and shopping hubs. It reflects a shift in how regional malls are filling major anchor footprints to drive local foot traffic.
Residents should expect increased activity and potential construction-related traffic near the Haywood Mall site as the renovation progresses toward the 2027 opening. Keep an eye on local permit filings for further information on the mall's long-term site plan updates.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former Sears footprint signals a new chapter for the Haywood Mall property. Keep this development on your radar if you plan to visit the mall, as the addition of these retailers will likely shift parking and traffic patterns by 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local business developments in the Greenville Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The US Sun.
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