A global fashion jewelry retailer has officially opened its doors at the Paddock Mall, adding to a wave of new businesses that have joined the shopping center over the past two years.
Lovisa welcomed its first Ocala shoppers on Friday, June 26. The business will host an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 9.
Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2010 by billionaire Brett Blundy, Lovisa has expanded its footprint over the last decade to operate more than 1,000 stores across over 50 countries.
Located between Windsor and Hollister, Lovisa offers jewelry, accessories, waterproof collections, and ear-piercing services.
The arrival of Lovisa is just the latest in a continuous string of grand openings at the Paddock Mall, which has transformed its retail and dining landscape in recent years.
Most recently, the Paddock Market opened several new shops and restaurants at the mall.
Prior to the new artisan marketplace, both Pandora and lululemon opened their first standalone locations in Ocala.
Other clothing additions include Urban Country Outfitters and a Florida fishing apparel brand.
In June 2024, the Chinese lifestyle brand Miniso opened its first location in the city within the mall.
In addition to the new apparel and jewelry stores, new restaurants include the addition of a local coffee company that replaced the former Starbucks location at the mall in early 2025, as well as a new boba tea spot and a new Popeyes that both opened in the food court.
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