Been awhile since you've visited Christiana Mall? The latest store openings

The retail industry is booming in Christiana, with a major mall and a Fashion Center that continues to expand.

The mall, which attracts more than 20 million visitors annually, has gone through change over the years to keep up with the industry as retail shifts more toward the internet. 

But while vacancy rates at regional malls are more than 8 percent, and strip malls have a 10 percent unoccupied rate, Christiana Mall is 100 percent leased.

Many readers commented on our Facebook page that they hadn't been to the mall recently, whether traffic concerns steered them away or another reason.

So in case you haven't been in a bit, here are some of the latest store openings at Christiana Mall, since the beginning of 2017.

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Coming in 2018

Yong Kang Street
This Taiwanese noodle and dumpling restaurant has yet to open, but mall patrons will soon be able to enjoy dim sum favorites. The restaurant has locations in New York and Las Vegas.

Tilly’s
Originally known as World of Jeans and Tops, Tilly's sells a wide variety of branded apparel, accessories, shoes and more. Brands sold include Adidas, Vans, Billabong, Volcom, Nike and many others.

New York & Company
The women's retailer has been around nearly 100 years and is -- obviously -- headquartered in New York City. The store, also at the Concord Mall, has 500-plus locations.

New in 2017

Aerie
Operated by American Eagle, Aerie specializes in women's bras, underwear and more. 

The Body Shop
No, you can't get your tires rotated here. The Body Shop is a chain that sells house-brand bath and body products in a variety of scents.

Cellairis
The tech chain offerings accessories and repairs on smartphones and tablets opened its third Christiana Mall store last year.

Cotton On
With more than 1,400 stores 18 countries, the Australian-based men's and women's clothing retailer has been growing rapidly. The store was the company's first in Delaware when it opened in May 2017.

Love Culture
The hot and trendy Los Angeles-based retailer. The brand appeals to the fashion conscious female in her 20s but also appeals to teens and women in their 40s.

T Mobile
The cellular communications company with a lot of growth potential now has two stores at Christiana.

Contact reporter Jeff Neiburg at (302) 983-6772, jneiburg@delawareonline.com or on Twitter @Jeff_Neiburg.