This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Big Changes Underway at Eclectic LAB Anti-Mall

New tenant offerings are now expanding at The LAB in Orange County's burgeoning South Coast Metro locale

The LAB stands for “Little American Business” and that’s exactly who we are and whom we strive to support. The LAB began its journey to combat retail monotony in 1993 when it was recycled from a night-vision goggle factory by the insightful LAB Team.
The LAB stands for “Little American Business” and that’s exactly who we are and whom we strive to support. The LAB began its journey to combat retail monotony in 1993 when it was recycled from a night-vision goggle factory by the insightful LAB Team. (The LAB)

The LAB Anti-Mall, now more than 30 years “young” at its Bristol Street location within South Coast Metro, announces big changes ahead. As of February 1st, its longstanding anchor tenant, Urban Outfitters, has moved off property and renovations to expand new tenant offerings begins.

Linda Sadeghi, original owner, said: “When we sought Urban as our anchor many years ago, it was for their first store in the OC, and they were privately owned. Thirty years later, and they are now an international public conglomerate with over 700 stores worldwide. No longer quite the ‘local entrepreneur’ that we built our business to support.” (Note: The LAB is an acronym for “little American business”).

Plans are already progressing on the redesign of the Urban space – offering several local businesses a new home within the eclectic LAB community. Longtime tenants include Habana, Buffalo Exchange, Seabirds, Eco-Now, Nook Coffee, Kuro Pizza and the Michelin- rated Hana Re, among so many others. Kiosk artists include Crème Tangerine, May-Martin and Plant Matter. Please visit thelab.com for a complete list.

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“We’re creating peekaboo windows so our patrons can witness the creative remodel process,” said Linda. “Look for announcements of new retail and services coming in the weeks ahead and opening by year end!”

For more info:

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

info@thelab.com

thelab.com

@thelabantimall

For leasing inquiries:

(949) 424-6622

info@us-retail.com

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?