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Chain Store Age magazine names Destiny USA a top retail experience

Syracuse, NY Destiny USA, one of the largest shopping, dining and entertainment destinations in the state, has been selected as one of the “Top 10 Retail Experiences of 2019” by publication Chain Store Age magazine. 

“We’re incredibly excited to have Destiny USA named one of the top retail experiences of 2019 by Chain Store Age magazine,” said Stephen Congel, CEO, Pyramid Manatement. “Destiny USA continues to be the epicenter of what’s next, drawing in millions of visitors from all over the globe annually while attracting the biggest brands and experiences that meet the demands of today’s ever-changing consumer preferences. This distinction only further cements Destiny USA’s reputation as a thriving international travel and tourism destination.”

The awards recognize retail centers that are “defining a new era that employs placemaking, entertainment, dining, and expertly curated retail assortments to appeal to 21st Century consumers.” Chain Store Age editors select the Top 10 from nominations submitted by readers of its magazine, website, and newsletters each year in its July-August issue.

“Destiny USA achieves the seemingly impossible. It attracts more than 25 million visitors a year to often chilly Central New York with a combination of captivating entertainment, great restaurants, and a shopping experience that presents something for everyone,” said Chain Store Age real estate editor Al Urbanski.

Pyramid Management is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held shopping center developers in North America.

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