Horrocks To Move From Downtown Battle Creek Horrocks Farm Market is probably moving out of downtown Battle Creek. City Development Director John Hart confirmed that he was notified of the move in a phone call from owner Kirk Horrocks this week. “We’re excited that Horrocks will stay in Battle Creek and bring some life back to Lakeview Square Mall,” said Hart. “But we’re also disappointed to lose such a great store from our downtown area.”
An email from Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing was sent to the Battle Creek City Commission on Monday. “Representatives from Horrocks reached out to John Hart today to notify him that they have closed on a purchase of the former JC Penney site at the Mall. They have ultimately decided that the mall is the direction they want to go with their business. They have not made any decision yet about the future of their property on Capital S.W. We certainly expect that store to close however, they did express a willingness to consider a location at the Milton. They are willing to keep the lines of communication open and we are grateful that they will remain in Battle Creek. This should also be a nice boost to the mall. We will keep you posted on any new information we receive. Thank you.”