Cinnabon has returned to Briarwood mall after a two-year absence. Its new spot is at the west end of the mall near JCPenney. (734) 327-4360. cinnabon.com
In the mall’s youth-oriented east wing, American Eagle Outfitters moved its denim-and-casualwear collections to a new spot across the hall and gained a corporate sister. Aerie sells women’s lingerie, casual apparel, and a new “athleisure” line across from J. Crew.
The giant former Sears store remains vacant, with no future plans for in sight. But another big hole is filled, at least for this month: Spirit Halloween, the nation’s largest Halloween retailer, has opened in the former MC Sports space, near Penney’s on the mall’s southwest side.
