SM J Mall
{{For|the shopping mall in Taichung, Taiwan|JMall}}
{{For|the first and third SM mall in Cebu province|SM City Cebu|SM Seaside City}}
{{infobox shopping mall
| name = SM J Mall
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| image = SM J Mall facade October 2024.jpg
| caption = The facade of SM J Mall as SM City J Mall in October 2024
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| location = Mandaue City, Philippines
| coordinates = {{coord|10.3351679|N|123.9338399|E|region:PH_type:landmark|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| opening_date = {{unbulleted list
| As J Centre Mall:
{{start date and age|2011|09|30}}{{ cite news |last=Dagooc |first=Ehda |date=September 30, 2011 |title=J Mall to fully operate by November |url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-business/2011/09/30/731996/j-mall-fully-operate-november |work=The Freeman |accessdate=October 21, 2024 }}
| As SM J Mall:
{{start date and age|2024|10|25}}
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| closing_date = {{unbulleted list
| As J Centre Mall:
{{start date and age|2023|1|30}}
}}{{ cite news |last=Cacho |first=Katlene O. |date=February 12, 2023 |title=SM buys JCentre Mall |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/sm-buys-jcentre-mall |work=SunStar |accessdate=October 21, 2024 }}
| address = A.S. Fortuna Street corner V. Albaño Street, Barangay Bakilid, Mandaue
| developer = SM Prime Holdings
| manager =
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| number_of_stores =
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| floor_area = {{convert|138,000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| parking =
| floors = 4
| publictransit = {{unbulleted list| {{rint|bus}}
{{RouteBox|01K|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} SM J Mall - Urgello|
{{RouteBox|13H|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Pit-os - Mandaue|
{{RouteBox|13I|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} {{RouteBox|22H|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Talamban - Mandaue|
{{RouteBox|22I|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Gaisano Country Mall - Mandaue|
{{RouteBox|23D|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Marigondon MEPZA - SM J Mall|
{{RouteBox|24|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} IT Park - Consolacion|
{{RouteBox|24F|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Gaisano Country Mall - Consolacion|
{{RouteBox|24G|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Pit-os - Consolacion|
{{RouteBox|25|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Foodland - Liloan|
{{RouteBox|25B|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Pit-os - Liloan|
{{RouteBox|26|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Foodland - Compostela |
{{RouteBox|MI-04A|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} SM J Mall - Tamiya, Lapu-Lapu City|
{{RouteBox|MI-23A|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} SM J Mall - Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City|
{{RouteBox|IT Park - Cordova|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|green|white}} |
{{RouteBox|IT Park - Marigondon|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|green|white}}}}{{rint|bus|1}}{{RouteBox|MB|MyBus (Cebu City)|deepskyblue|white}} Parkmall, SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City |
| website = {{Official website|https://www.smsupermalls.com/mall-directory/sm-jmall/information}}
}}
SM J Mall (with the exterior signage as SM City J Mall) is a shopping mall in Mandaue, Philippines. Opened in 2011 and operated until 2023 as J Centre Mall, the mall was since acquired by SM Prime Holdings and was temporarily closed for upgrades and renovations, and reopened as SM J Mall on October 25, 2024. It is the first SM Supermall in Mandaue, the 4th SM Supermall in Cebu, and the 87th SM Supermall in the Philippines.
History
File:J Centre Mall after its closure (02-19-2023).jpg
The mall was first opened as J Centre Mall, and was owned and operated by EverJust Realty Development Corporation, a diversified local corporation based in Cebu. The mall had its first opening on September 30, 2011, with its anchor tenant SM Hypermarket, along with Watsons and other smaller stores, began operations. Full operations were reported to set to commence by November 2011.
On October 29, 2022, J Centre Mall's management sent out a notice of pre-termination of lease contract to its tenants and indicating its closure on January 31, 2023. The mall's closure was attributed to difficulties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, where many brick-and-mortar stores faced stiff competition from online retailers due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Following the precedent set in other malls acquired by SM, which integrated their old names into their new ones, the mall was formally renamed SM J Mall making it the second SM Supermall to do so after SM City Mindpro in Zamboanga City.
Features
SM J Mall is a {{convert|123,000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, four-level mall that offers a mix of global and local brands among its tenant. SM J Mall is billed to feature a blend of modern and "Japan-inspired" elements in its architecture.{{ cite news |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Metro Cebu’s newest premier lifestyle destination, SM J Mall, opens soon |url=https://business.inquirer.net/484421/metro-cebus-newest-premier-lifestyle-destination-sm-j-mall-opens-soon |work=Inquirer.net |accessdate=October 21, 2024 }}
=Izakaya Terrace=
The mall includes the Izakaya terrace, which features Japanese-inspired dining experiences, with a row of casual dining options and al fresco options.
=Food Hall=
The mall includes an Asian-inspired Food Hall, and is the second SM Supermall in Cebu to feature the Food Hall concept after SM City Cebu.
=Cinemas=
The mall features four cinemas, including two Director's Club cinemas, which are equipped with 100 recliner seats, laser cinema projection, and Dolby Atmos sound systems.
Incidents
= 2019 J Centre Mall heist =
File:M Lhuillier Jewelry (11-13-2022).jpg
On October 19, 2019, at around 8 PM PST, a group of armed individuals stormed the mall, then still known as J Centre Mall, robbing four pawnshops and a money exchange. Local authorities estimate the suspects took off with ₱130 million worth of jewelry and ₱6 million in cash.
{{ cite news |last=Mendoza |first=Norman V. |date=October 25, 2019 |title=J Centre Mall management speaks up, describes robbery incident ‘isolated’ |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/266128/j-centre-mall-management-speaks-up-describes-robbery-incident-isolated |work=Cebu Daily News |accessdate=October 22, 2024 }}{{ cite news |last=Mascardo |first=Iris Hazel M. |date=October 21, 2019 |title=Ozamis robbery gang hits Mandaue: Four mall heist suspects killed |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2019/10/21/1962034/ozamis-robbery-gang-hits-mandaue-four-mall-heist-suspects-killed |work=The Freeman |accessdate=October 23, 2024 }}
Gallery
Upper ground of SM J Mall (01) (2024-10-25).jpg|Upper ground
Second floor of SM J Mall (02) (2024-10-25).jpg|Second floor
Third floor of SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Third floor
Izakaya Terrace at SM J Mall (03) (2024-12-21).jpg|Izakaya Terrace
The SM Store at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Store
SM Hypermarket at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Hypermarket
SM Cinema at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Cinema
SM Cyberzone at SM J Mall (02) (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Cyberzone
SM Appliance Center at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Appliance Center
Food Hall at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Food Hall
Marugame Udon at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Marugame Udon
Jollibee at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Jollibee
Botejyu at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Botejyu
National Book Store at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|National Book Store
Fully Booked at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Fully Booked
Gashapon Bandai at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Gashapon Bandai
See also
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.smsupermalls.com/mall-directory/sm-jmall/information}}
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{{s-ttl|title=87th SM Supermall|years=2024}}
{{s-aft|after=SM City Laoag}}
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Category:Buildings and structures in Mandaue