Von Maur Department Stores launches five-year store renovation plan

Von Maur Department Stores is updating the look of its store interiors.

The privately held, family-run department store retailer is undertaking an extensive, multi-phased renovation of its brick-and-mortar locations during the next five years. Von Maur said will it invest more than $100 million to showcase an entirely new interior aesthetic as as it continues to prioritize the shopping experience for its customers.

Known for its signature wide aisles, soft seating arrangements and open floor plans, Von Maur will refurbish its existing stores using white and cream tones, mixed with warm woods. It’s also adding modern lighting. The updated look will allow the merchandise to be the focus, the company said, making shopping at Von Maur an even better in-store experience.

Von Maur operates 37 stores in 15 states. The retailer is expanding, with new locations planned at South Hills Village in Pittsburgh, Pa. (fall 2024) and at West Acres Mall in Fargo, N.D. (spring 2025).

“As Von Maur has grown, new stores have evolved to reflect the trends present in residential design,” said Jim von Maur, president of Von Maur. “It is important that we reinvest in our existing locations and bring those same updates to the customers that have been the bedrock of our success.”

Renovations are currently underway at Von Maur stores at Towne East Square (Wichita, Kan.); Jefferson Point Shopping Center (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Westroads Mall (Omaha, Neb.), Laurel Park Place (Livonia, Mich.), Oxmoor Center (Louisville, Ky.), Corbin Park (Overland Park, Kan.), and Hickory Point Mall (Forsyth, Ill.).

“One thing that isn’t changing is our commitment to superior customer service that includes our interest-free charge card, complimentary gift wrapping, and shipping services,” added von Maur.

Von Maur Department Stores was founded in 1872 in downtown Davenport, Iowa.