Press Releases

Public Relations at Mall of America seeks media placement and public awareness through creative and proactive media and community relations endeavors and events. These public relations activities complement Mall of America goals to increase awareness, drive traffic and to ensure Mall of America remains top of mind as America's premier retail and entertainment destination.

Kids Vote for Obama as next U.S. president at Mall of America
Americans will head to the polls in just 34 days to cast their vote for the next president of the United States, but who do kids think should be president? The gumballs have shown that kids would pick Obama for the next U.S. president if they were able to vote. In our unscientific poll, more than 1800 kids voted at Mall of America® this weekend. While it was a close competition, just as the national polls, the count of blue gumballs at 1000 compared to the 800 red gumballs. Learn More
The Mexico Caribbean comes alive at Mall of America
Beginning today guests at Mall of America® can experience the beauty and excitement of the Mexican Caribbean. Visitors can "Experience the Caribbean in Mexico" by immersing themselves in the rich culture as they are mesmerized by Xipe Totec, a dance group performing ancient Maya purification rituals. Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine as Chef Federico Lopez, one of the 12 best chefs in Mexico, demonstrates how to bring the flavors of Mexico home. Learn More
Iconic fashion retailer Garage opening soon at Mall of America
Combine modestly priced threads, American comfort and Euro flair to get Garage, a trendy new Canadian-based retailer catering to teenage girls. Opening Oct. 3 at Mall of America® in North Garden level one (N140), this new retailer is known for its special in-store experience and celeb-inspired styles that are school-friendly. Learn More
Exciting new changes coming to Mall of America Movie Complex
The movie complex at Mall of America is experiencing major and very unique changes; preserving the best first run movies and adding some interesting upgraded features - wine, dessert, popcorn with real butter... things one may not expect to find at a movie theatre will now be offered at the MOA theatres. Learn More
AMERICAN GIRL® IS HEADING TO MINNESOTA'S RENOWNED MALL OF AMERICA®
American Girl®, a division of Mattel, Inc., today announced plans to open its newest experiential retail store at Mall of America®, the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex located in Bloomington, Minnesota, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The new 20,000-square-foot American Girl store is slated to open inside the shopping center's Nickelodeon Universe®—the world's largest indoor family theme park—in November 2008. Learn More