SM J Mall

The mall was first opened as J Centre Mall, and was owned and operated by EverJust Realty Development Corporation, a diversified local corporation based in Cebu. The mall had its first opening on September 30, 2011, with its anchor tenant SM Hypermarket, along with Watsons and other smaller stores, began operations. Full operations were reported to set to commence by November 2011. On October 29, 2022, J Centre Mall's management sent out a notice of pre-termination of lease contract to its tenants and indicating its closure on January 31, 2023. The mall's closure was attributed to difficulties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, where many brick-and-mortar stores faced stiff competition from online retailers due to pandemic-related restrictions. Following the precedent set in other malls acquired by SM, which integrated their old names into their new ones, the mall was formally renamed SM J Mall, making it the third SM Supermall to do so after SM Megacenter Cabanatuan in Cabanatuan City, and SM City Mindpro in Zamboanga City. ==Features==

SM J Mall is a , four-level mall that offers a mix of global and local brands among its tenants. SM J Mall is billed to feature a blend of modern and "Japan-inspired" elements in its architecture. Izakaya Terrace The mall includes the Izakaya terrace, which features mostly Japanese restaurants for authentic Japanese inspired dining experiences, with a row of casual dining options and al fresco options. Food Hall The mall includes an Asian-inspired Food Hall, and is the second SM Supermall in Cebu to feature the Food Hall. Cinemas The mall features four cinemas, including two Director's Club cinemas, which are equipped with 100 recliner seats, laser cinema projection, and Dolby Atmos sound systems. ==Incidents==

2019 J Centre Mall heist On October 19, 2019, at around 8 PM PST, a group of armed individuals stormed the mall, then still known as J Centre Mall, robbing four pawnshops and a money exchange. Local authorities estimate the suspects took off with ₱130 million worth of jewelry and ₱6 million in cash. ==Gallery==

Upper ground of SM J Mall (01) (2024-10-25).jpg|Upper ground The SM Store at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Store SM Hypermarket at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Hypermarket SM Cinema at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Cinema SM Cyberzone at SM J Mall (02) (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Cyberzone SM Appliance Center at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|SM Appliance Center Food Hall at SM J Mall (2024-10-25).jpg|Food Hall ==See also==