Changes taking place at Bellis Fair

Written by Dave Gallagher | The Bellingham Herald | February 24, 2012

The tenant makeover continues at Bellis Fair mall. Here’s an update:

Openings: A new clothing store called Instinct opened in the 12,000-square-foot former Safari Golf space in the Sears wing. Instinct offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. The women’s clothing store Torrid opened last week in the Macy’s wing.

Movement: Laura’s Alterations & Tailor Express moved into a nearby space in the JCPenney wing; moving into Laura’s old space was the clothing store Word.

Coming soon: Rue 21 (in the Macy’s wing) and Vans shoes (in the former Build-A-Bear space) are expected to open at the end of March. Crazy 8, a children’s clothing store, is expected to open later this spring in the Macy’s wing. Forever 21, which is taking the large space near the food court area of the mall, is expected to open sometime in June. Later this year Teavana, a national tea retailer, is moving into the space Word recently left.