The SoNo Collection

The SoNo Collection
The SoNo Collection logo
Exterior view (October 2025)
LocationNorwalk, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°06′18″N 73°25′10″W / 41.105110°N 73.419332°W / 41.105110; -73.419332
Address100 North Water Street
OpenedOctober 11, 2019; 7 years ago (2019-10-11)
DeveloperGGP Inc. (2017–2018)
Brookfield Properties (2018–2019)
ManagementCentennial Real Estate Management LLC
Stores89
2
Floor area717,000 sq ft (66,600 m2)
Floors3
Public transit
Bus transport Norwalk Transit District: 10
Websitethesonocollection.com

The SoNo Collection is an upscale shopping mall in the South Norwalk neighborhood of Norwalk, Connecticut. It was formerly operated from its opening until 2026 by the mall's developer, GGP, which itself is a subsidiary of Brookfield Properties. As of June 2026, it is leased and managed by the Dallas-based Centennial.

The mall opened on October 11, 2019, becoming the fourth mall in Fairfield County. It introduced phased opening approach, incorporating interactive art installations and community gathering spaces. The SoNo Collection features southern Connecticut's only Nordstrom and the state’s only Bloomingdale's as its anchor stores. It is situated next to Interstate 95 and Route 7.

History

The SoNo Collection was announced in 2017 by mall developer General Growth Properties (GGP), with construction beginning later that year. A ground breaking ceremony was held on August 16, 2017. Following the acquisition of GGP by Brookfield Property Partners in August 2018, Brookfield continued development of the mall. Work on the Bloomingdale's anchor store commenced on October 18, 2018.

On March 14, 2024, it was announced that The Body Shop, located on the first floor, and Michaels Jewelers, on the second floor, would close as part of broader changes—including the shutdown of The Body Shop's U.S. operations. Around that time, Charlotte Russe opened a new store at the mall.

On April 1, 2026, it was reported that the mall was being marketed for sale, according to the broker of the Chicago-based real estate company JLL, and on May 21, the mall faced foreclosure. On June 8, 2026, it was confirmed that the Dallas-based mall management Centennial to maintain management of the mall from Brookfield and GGP.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The SoNo Collection". Brookfield Properties - GGP.
  2. ↑ Chapman, Nancy. "Tenants line up for The SoNo Collection, except on third floor". nancyonnorwalk.com. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  3. ↑ Urbanski, Al (January 6, 2026). "GGP lives again!". Chain Store Age.
  4. ↑ Branch, Alfred (October 8, 2019). "70+ Stores Coming As The SoNo Collection Preps Friday Opening". Norwalk, CT Patch. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ↑ "The Sono Collection opening". Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  6. ↑ Lurye, Rebecca. "SoNo Collection, Norwalk's New Mall, A Retail Anomaly". courant.com. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  7. ↑ Kapner, Suzanne. "Big Mall Operator Does the Unthinkable—Builds a Mall". WSJ. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ Koch, Robert (August 16, 2017). "GGP, officials showcase progress on The SoNo Collection". The Hour. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  9. ↑ Koch, Robert (October 15, 2018). "Work begins on Bloomingdale's at The SoNo Collection". The Hour. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  10. ↑ Schott, Paul (March 14, 2024). "Body shop and Michaels Jewelers close, Charlotte Russe opens at Sono Collection in Norwalk". CT Insider. Hearst Media Production Group. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ Larkin, Gary (April 1, 2026). "SONO Collection mall for sale after seven years". Westfair Business Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ Soule, Alexander (May 21, 2026). "SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk faces foreclosure as it fights property assessment". Connecticut Insider. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ Larkin, Gary (June 8, 2026). "Centennial new property manager of The SoNo Collection". Westfair Business Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2026.

41°06′18″N 73°25′10″W / 41.105110°N 73.419332°W / 41.105110; -73.419332