In April of 2025, Sephora, the makeup store at Northbrook Court mall and its employees will be relocating to 728 Waukegan Ave, also known as Deerfield Square. This is an exciting change, and it is just the beginning of what’s to come in the new Deerfield strip mall. It also provides some insight to why many businesses are closing or relocating from Northbrook Court.

Lululemon, an athletic clothing store in Northbrook Court, is also closing January 19th however, they will not be relocating. “Northbrook Court is a dying mall and it was a sad business decision, but we’re hopeful that we will relocate eventually. As of right now, we’re just getting transferred to different stores.” said a Lululemon employee, who chooses to remain anonymous. She explained that this location was not getting as much traffic as other Lululemon stores, which was one of the reasons for its closing. As the company expressed in an email, shoppers can still shop at other locations such as Old Orchard and Deer Park.

In regards to the makeup store, Sephora, store manager Kayla Washington explained that “Relocating to the Deerfield strip mall was ultimately a business decision. It will allow us to get more business from a busier location.” She expressed that this decision was also prompted by the mall’s lack of traffic, which has been seen in other declining malls all over the United States for years. On the other hand, the new location in Deerfield may offer enhanced in-store experiences such as beauty services, more accessible parking, and a modern layout. The move may also have a beneficial local impact by increasing foot traffic and boosting sales for neighboring businesses in the square.

The two story space at Deerfield Square has been designed as a modern, multi-functioning space spanning 27,692 square feet. Its design includes retail stores on the ground floor, office spaces on the second floor and an outdoor dining space. Below is a picture created by CRM Properties Group in 2022 to visualize what the space could potentially look like.

There are many exciting changes coming to Deerfield Square. The addition of an outdoor dining space and new retail stores will hopefully create a lively and community-focused atmosphere, making the location a dynamic destination for shopping, working, and socializing. So tell your friends and come support the new Sephora this Spring!