Old Navy Returning to Southridge; Buca Di Beppo, Chico's Others Coming as Well

Southridge Mall announced today June, and Buca di Beppo will be coming into the mall. 

Longhorn Steakhouse, Chico's, and LOFT will also be joining the tenant mix in 2013.

"This is an exciting time for Southridge Mall and the local community," said Mary Mokwa, Southridge Mall Manager. "The complete renovation has added a diverse array of new retail and dining options to our tenant mix, and we're proud to share them with our loyal shoppers and visitors in this beauty beautifully updated shopping space."

Patch first reported that Buca di Beppo would be coming to the mall near Macy's last month. The 6,200 square-foot restaurant will be open in 2013 in the lower level of the mall near Macy's.

Old Navy will open a 12,860 square-foot store near the lower level of Macy's in 2013. The 20,000 foot-square store originally closed in June. Tilly's, Body Central and Buckle has since taken its place. 

Other recent store openings include Macy's, H&M, Bachrach, Body Central, Buddy Squirrel, Crazy 8, Justice for Girls, Name of the Game, Teavana and Tilly's.

In addition, Panda Express will open on an outlot along 76th Street in early 2013.

The $52 million renovations of the mall started in May 2011. 

Time of store openings:

• Buca Di Beppo: 2013
• Longhorn Steakhouse: Spring 2013
• Panda Express: January 2013
• LOFT: February 2013
• Chico's: Unknown
• Old Navy: By June 2013