Northshore Mall has opened 5 new stores this year. See the full lineup

Ready for the holiday shopping season to officially begin on Black Friday ? With five new store openings over the past year, so is the Northshore Mall. One of the largest malls in New England, the Northshore Mall stands at roughly 1.67 million sq. ft. with over 160 stores. 2026 additions include a sit-down steakhouse, casual food chains and global apparel retailers. Here's the new store lineup. Northshore Mall new stores Here are the stores that have opened at the Northshore Mall in 2026, and where you can find them in the mall: Fogo De Chao: A full-service Brazilian steakhouse known for its signature rodizio-style service, where chefs carve premium meats at the table for each course. Located on the Upper Level Promenade next to Sleep Number. Dave's Hot Chicken: A casual chain known for its Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches with customizable heat levels. Located on the Upper Level Promenade next to Amigos. Shake Shack: A fast food chain with Angus beef burgers, hot dogs, french fries, frozen custard, hand-spun milkshakes and more. Located on the Upper Level Promenade between Immersive Gamebox and honeygrow. Lid's Locker Room: The world's largest retailer of officially licensed and branded sports merchandise,

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