4 New Businesses Expected To Open Shop At Fox Valley Mall

AURORA, IL — Four new businesses are coming to Fox Valley Mall, home to staples including JCPenney, Macy's and H&M. Six other shops, including boutiques and restaurants, have also recently ushered in customers for the first time at the Aurora mall.

Mall executives announced the new tenants Monday, and they include a mix of boutiques, eateries and a dance academy. The businesses, located in the mall at 195 Fox Valley Court, are expected to open in February and March.

Calla Lily + CL Kids, offering cosmetics, salon-style products and home goods for children and adults, is expected to open on the upper level near Macy's in February. That same month, New Drip Boutique — selling women's clothes — will be located on the lower level near JCPenney. La Catrina Michoacana, which will be a one-stop shop for ice cream, lemonade, horchata and specialty drinks, will begin welcoming customers at its upper-level shop near the mall's elevators in February.

Additionally, in March, Dream Academy of Dance Arts will open to offer classes for several varieties of dance, including ballet, contemporary, modern and jazz, as well as karate. The studio will be located on the lower level near Entrance 3.

"Among these local tenants are both startups and established businesses," Scott Samson, senior general manager for the shopping center, said in a news release, "some making their first foray into a brick-and-mortar environment, something which will give these community-minded businesspeople an opportunity to forge deeper relationships with their local customers and shoppers the opportunity to buy local, an important and sweeping trend across the nation."

Another six shops selling a diverse assortment of goods recently opened at Fox Valley Mall. The new businesses include the following.

• Armcandi Resale Boutique, a shop selling designer items and pieces by sought-after brands. Located on the lower level near Macy's.
• Banana Pudding Twist, a restaurant serving banana pudding and other sweet treats. Located on the lower level near Entrance 1.
• Family Means Forever, a clothing store selling apparel that represents the foundation of family. Located on the upper level near JCPenney.
• K' Monroe's Boutique, a shop selling apparel and accessories for children and adults. Located on the upper level across from Yankee Candle.
• Nine6teen Boutique, a clothing store selling pieces including outerwear and fancy dresses. Located on the upper level adjacent to Yankee Candle.
• Queen Tea, a shop selling an assortment of full-leaf teas. Located on the upper level near Center Court.

"To be a community hub like Fox Valley Mall is today, it’s important to partner with local entrepreneurs who represent the interests and diversity of the people who live in this area," Samson said. "To ensure we have a strong tenant mix that reflects the desire for nationally recognized brand-name retailers as well as neighborhood entrepreneurial ventures, Fox Valley Mall has added a number of smaller local businesses to its tenant roster to give people a more personal experience when they visit the mall."