Power outages have been a common occurrence at Towne West Mall in west Wichita, with the latest outage caused by Kohan Retail Investment’s failure to pay their electricity bill on time. The ongoing issue has left business owners frustrated and uncertain about the future of their businesses.
Jennifer Garrison, owner of Passageways LTD, expressed her frustration with the lack of communication and reliability from mall management. The outages have caused confusion among customers and disrupted production for vendors like Ken Smith of Steve’s Jams and Jellies.
Smith reported significant losses in product due to the outages, as well as challenges in storing inventory safely without power. Despite the setbacks, both vendors are exploring alternative locations to continue their businesses amidst the uncertainty at Towne West Mall.
Some vendors are considering moving out of the mall due to the inconvenience and uncertainty, while others like Smith are hesitant due to the convenience and affordability of their current spaces. The management has not provided a timeline for when the power will be restored, leaving vendors in limbo.
Anchor stores like JCP, Dick’s, and the Dillard’s Clearance Center have maintained power through separate accounts with Evergy. The ongoing issues with power outages at Towne West Mall continue to cause concern and inconvenience for businesses and customers alike.
