WICU/WSEE-TV Tuesday, August 16th 2022, 11:47 AM EDT

Updated: Tuesday, August 16th 2022, 11:52 AM EDT

A new sports fashion store, JD Sports, is opening in the Millcreek Mall near Macy’s by the end of 2022.

JD Sports was established in 1981 in England and now has 3,400 stores across 32 countries.

The store said they will help consumers find the right look to lead a sporting lifestyle, even if they are not athletes.

From the latest footwear brands like Nike and Puma to joggers and hoodies, the store provides products for both athletes and fans of athleisure.

The Millcreek Mall Complex has been a part of the community since 1975, more information on the mall and its facilities can be found here.

30 Biggest Malls in America, Ranked by Size

By Steve Dempsey, updated on May 24, 2022

15. Millcreek Mall Complex

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

Size: 2,200,000 square feet

Year built: 1975

Bottom Line: Millcreek Mall Complex

Pennsylvania’s lack of sales tax on clothing means this is an attractive spot for retail. In fact, visitors often come from places like Canada, Ohio and New York to take advantage of the discounts. The mall consists of 175 shops, and just outside of the mall, Millcreek Mall Pavilion also hosts loads of stores, restaurants and hotels. There’s even a mall-walker program where more than 700 walkers get their exercise seven days a week.

Kirin Court, a Chinese restaurant at 5624 Peach St., is now open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 9 p.m., according to owner Yun Qin Lin. The new restaurant is located in a storefront in the Millcreek Square plaza on the corner of Peach Street and Millcreek Mall Boulevard. Customers order from a menu for both dine-in and takeout. Call 814-636-5038 to learn more.

April 9: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 680 Millcreek Mall, is set for 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children younger than 10. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased at customer service (cash only). Sale ends on Friday. [link removed]