Nebraska Crossing Explained

Nebraska Crossing (NEX Crossing)
Address:21209 Nebraska Crossing Drive
Location:Gretna, Nebraska, United States
Coordinates:41.0987°N -96.2502°W
Developer:OTB Destination, LLC
Manager:OTB Destination, LLC
Owner:OTB Destination, LLC
Architect:Avant Architects
Number Of Stores:85
Number Of Anchors:9

Nebraska Crossing (NEX Crossing) is an outdoor lifestyle center in Gretna, Nebraska with over 85 global and national retail brands. It was completely redeveloped and opened on November 15, 2013.

Its anchor stores are Tory Burch, Kate Spade New York, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Under Armour, Coach, Michael Kors, UNTUCKit, Tecovas, and Vineyard Vines.

History

The original Nebraska Crossing Outlets building was a 90000square feet Strip mall built in 1991 and opened in 1992.[1] The building was demolished in March 2013 to make way for a redeveloped mall.[2]

The 350000square feet Nebraska Crossing opened on November 15, 2013. The design by Avant Architects features a much more intimate, walking-oriented experience than the old strip mall, featuring a courtyard. The mall cost $112 million to build.[3]

In August 2014 it was announced two additions would be built at NEX, adding a total of 26,000 square feet to the mall.[4]

NEX also boasts the largest Under Armour store in the United States.[5]

In its first year of operation, the new NEX saw an estimated 4 million visitors and $140 million in sales. In the seventh year of operation, Nebraska Crossing has surpassed $1 Billion in sales with five expansions completed, including the largest H&M in the state of Nebraska, Ulta Beauty, and a 38,000 sq. ft TJ Maxx & HomeGoods combo store.[6]

In Fall of 2022, popular retailer REI Co-op opened its first Nebraska store, a 22,000 square foot store at Nebraska Crossing featuring a full-service bike shop, gear rentals and more.[7]

Covid 19 Reopening

In the spring of 2020 Nebraska Crossing reopened despite concerns from local health officials. The mall was the first to reopen in the area during the height of the pandemic. [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owners plan expansion of Nebraska Crossing. MATT OLBERDING / Lincoln Journal. Star. JournalStar.com.
  2. Web site: New Nebraska Crossing outlet mall exceeding expectations. Kathryn Cates Moore | Lincoln Journal. Star. JournalStar.com.
  3. Web site: Parking issues aside, Nebraska Crossing Outlets a hit on opening day. Janice Podsada / World-Herald staff. writer. Omaha.com.
  4. Web site: Nebraska Crossing plans 2 new buildings, including a restaurant. Janice Podsada / World-Herald staff. writer. Omaha.com.
  5. Web site: Regional news: Under Armour's largest store to be in Omaha area. Argus Leader.
  6. Web site: Gretna outlet mall looks to expand, attract H&M store. Matt. Olberding. JournalStar.com.
  7. Web site: REI Co-op to open store in Gretna, Nebraska in fall 2022 . 2022-08-03 . REI . en-US.
  8. Web site: Nebraska Crossing Plans to Open Next Week, Health Officials Encourage Shoppers to Stay Home. 2024-01-23 . Nebraska Public Media . en-US.