Two store operators in Danville’s Village Mall say they are being forced to close by the mall owners. And City officials say they have offered to help the Mall, but the owners are not interested.
The issue of the JumpOff store in the Mall being forced to close prior to its lease being up came to the Danville City Council Tuesday night. According to business owner Alvarez Dixon, the JumpOff! indoor family fun center received a 30-day notice of early termination of its lease with the Danville Village Mall.
Mayor Rickey Williams said the situation is sad because JumpOff has been providing a good entertainment option for kids. The city would like to help, but the private owners of the mall have declined assistance.
Claire’s has also been forced to close at the mall next month. And Burlington also recently announced it was closing.
JumpOff is launching a crowdfunding campaign online to help with the cost of relocation. Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk says the city is helping the store.
Williams says the city has no control over leases with a private business. The Village Mall owners are incorporated in Texas.
