Mall turns to dogs to attract shoppers
Yorktown Center in Lombard, Illinois allows customers to shop with dogs
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock reports on a mall in Illinois that has embraced dogs in the shopping center to entice more visitors.
As the retail ice age lingers in America’s shopping centers, one mall is barking up a different tree to lure more shoppers.
Yorktown Center in Lombard, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, allows customers to shop with dogs. It was recently named the “No. 1 coolest pet-friendly mall in the country” by BringFido.com.
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The mall allows shoppers to take their furry friends inside 58 stores marked with a paw print sticker and has numerous comfort stations with bags, wipes and garbage cans. They are also in the process of building a dog lounge.
One shopper told FOX Business’ Jeff Flock that it’s a great idea, especially during the cold months.
“I think it's great that they're doing this in the wintertime for us here and the dogs can meet up and have a nice walk,” she said.
However, the shopping center also has strict rules in case of accidents. Dogs must be taken outdoors for bathroom needs, according to the Yorktown Center website.