She-Pop to Relocate from Peoria to Mississippi

Business owner Shelia Marshall plans to move her operation after the sale of MidTown Plaza to OSF HealthCare.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings

She-Pop to Relocate from Peoria to Mississippi

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She-Pop will officially close its doors in Peoria during the first few months of 2027 following the sale of MidTown Plaza to OSF HealthCare. Business owner Shelia Marshall will relocate the company 500 miles to Oxford, Mississippi, citing limited local options.

Why it matters

The relocation follows a decision by OSF HealthCare to convert retail units at MidTown Plaza into office space to support their expansion. Marshall determined that existing commercial alternatives in Peoria did not meet her requirements for size or cost.

The business operated at MidTown Plaza for 4 years before the property was purchased for office development. The owner is now moving the enterprise approximately 500 miles away.

The players

Shelia Marshall

She is the owner of She-Pop who is transitioning her business operations out of Illinois.

OSF HealthCare

It is a healthcare organization that purchased MidTown Plaza with plans to expand its office footprint.

The details

OSF HealthCare informed tenants at MidTown Plaza of its intent to repurpose the retail space, prompting a search for new facilities. While the city of Peoria offered relocation assistance, the owner chose to move near the University of Mississippi instead.

2020: OSF HealthCare opened the Center for Health at 1800 Knoxville Avenue.
First few months of 2027: The Peoria business location is scheduled to close.
June 2028: The original lease for the space at MidTown Plaza was set to expire.

Market Landscape

This move highlights a broader trend of commercial real estate being converted into office usage by expanding healthcare networks. It stands in contrast to the efforts of the city of Peoria economic development department relocation assistance program to retain small businesses within the city.

Customers in Peoria will lose access to the She-Pop storefront once the business moves out of state in 2027. Shoppers who frequented the retail units at MidTown Plaza can expect further changes as the space shifts toward administrative office use.

The takeaway

Small business owners often face difficult decisions when property redevelopment priorities shift away from retail space. Researching long-term commercial lease stability remains a critical step for independent companies planning for growth.