Dillard’s to go big at South Plains Mall
Dillard’s is investing in the Lubbock, Texas, market.
Macerich said that Dillard's will construct a new, larger store to replace its existing operations at South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas. The new, 220,000-sq.-ft. flagship will take over the former Sears site, replacing the two locations Dillard's currently occupies at the mall.
The new store will feature Dillard's latest enhancements in store design, merchandising and technology, with brands tailored specifically to the tastes and preferences of West Texas customers. Construction is slated to begin immediately, with an anticipated opening date in early 2024.
“We are pleased to enhance our presence at South Plains Mall, further solidifying the center as one of West Texas' premier shopping destinations,” stated Dillard's CEO William T. Dillard II, who noted that the company opened its South Plains Mall store in July 1972.
“The brand's expansion in Lubbock speaks to Dillard's long history of delighting customers with desirable products and stellar service, its strength as a company, and the continued appeal of South Plains Mall, " said Ed Coppola, president, Macerich.
At South Plains, the move also creates an enticing opportunity for new or expanding tenants to lease prime locations, he added.
"We're proud to further our relationship with Dillard's at South Plains Mall, and we're excited about the opportunity to bring additional retailers to this essential shopping, dining, and entertainment destination for West Texas and Lubbock,” Coppola said.
Dillard's was founded by William T. Dillard in 1938 in Nashville, Arkansas, with an $8,000 investment in a hometown department store. The company currently operates 249 Dillard's locations and 28 clearance centers spanning 29 states.
In August, Dillard’s confirmed it plans to open a store at The Empire Mall, in Sioux Falls, S.D., in the fall of 2023. It will mark Dillard’s 30th state of operation.