‘Shoppes at Merced’ bustling with shoppers as new stores open up
Some major national retailers are making their debut at the Shoppes at Merced this week, completing the site’s transformation from an abandoned former Sears building into a vibrant shopping destination.

Five Below is inviting customers to experience “fun, amazing value, and trendy products” for kids and families starting on Friday, Feb. 6, and through the weekend. The store has it all, so to speak, for tweens and teens, including candy and snacks, toys and games, top brands and collectibles, must-have beauty finds, the latest tech, and room décor. Most products range from $1-5, and customers can shop for even more “extreme value” items priced beyond $5.
To celebrate the grand opening, shoppers can score free giveaways all weekend long, exclusive product deals, plus non-stop fun, games and kids’ activities.
Meanwhile, next door, Ulta Beauty will be officially opening its doors, welcoming Mercedians to an extensive line of makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, and beauty accessories.
And around the corner, the trend-setting Tilly’s is introducing Mercedians to West Coast-inspired lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories. Expect a party atmosphere and free giveaways on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.