Business New to the area…
Bob on Business: New-to-area retailers set for Southlake
by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report
May 17, 2026
This story was originally published by the Fort Worth Report. You may read the original version here.
Southlake Town Square, regarded as a trendsetter in new retailers and food offerings, has a lineup of tenants set to open throughout 2026.
“Southlake Town Square continues to attract best-in-class brands that align with the lifestyle of our community,” Jason Kasal, vice president and senior leasing director of Kite Realty Group and Southlake Town Square’s owner, said in a news release.
Set to open this year:
- On Running will bring its footwear and apparel to Southlake Town Square in a 6,000-square-foot space at 415 Grand Ave. East. Its location in Southlake Town Square will open in the second half of the year and will be the first On store in Tarrant County.
- Reformation, a fashion brand known for its designs and environmentally conscious practices, will open in a 2,007-square-foot space at 213 Grand Ave. It will be the brand’s first retail location in Tarrant County. Reformation has celebrity fans such as Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Aniston and others.
- Crate & Barrel is expected to open in July in a 18,945-square-foot space at 321 State St.
- Ascension Coffee is set to open in August at 100 State St. in a 4,223-square-foot space.
- Rothy’s is already open in a 1,972-square-foot space at 307 Grand Ave. East. The brand features machine-washable footwear and accessories crafted from recycled materials.
More retail coming to North East Mall
North East Mall in Hurst also has some new retailers ready to open shop.
Now open are:
- Lovisa, a fashion jewelry and accessories retailer that provides hundreds of new styles and must-have trends in stores each week.
- Black Island, a retailer offering a curated collection of premium clothing for men, women, youth and children.
- Trendy Treats, a store that offers exotic candies, cookies, chocolates, chips, sodas and other unique treats sourced from around the world.
Coming this summer to North East Mall will be Perfumania, a fragrance retailer.
JLL, Sundance Square enter leasing partnership
Chicago-based JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) and Sundance Square will support targeted retail leasing for the commercial space, the two entities said in a joint news release.
Sundance Square encompasses 3.7 million square feet of commercial space, JLL and Sundance said. In the retail partnership, “JLL’s scope, led by Michael Wheat and Isabella Burnette, covers over 105,000 square feet of space at Fort Worth’s most visited destination,” they said.
“Sundance Square is where Fort Worth’s Western heritage meets modern urban sophistication in perfect harmony,” Wheat said in the release.
“We’re thrilled to partner with all those involved in ensuring Sundance Square is a vibrant source of culture and entertainment for Fort Worth residents and visitors for decades to come.”
Ed Kraus, Sundance Square vice president and former Fort Worth police chief, said in the release, “We see significant opportunity to further strengthen the tenant mix in ways that reflect both Fort Worth’s identity and evolving consumer demand. With JLL’s experience and market insight, we’re well-positioned to build on the current momentum.”
Sundance previously hired Dallas-based Henry S. Miller Co. to manage and lease Sundance Square, under an agreement that started in 2020 and ran for several years.
Scholarships in the ag world
AgTexas Farm Credit is based in Lubbock, but they have plenty of area offices. AgTexas had its annual AgYouth Scholarship Banquet for the Central Texas area April 27 at Granbury’s River View Ranch Resort, highlighting 14 graduating high school seniors who each received a $1,000 scholarship.
AgTexas is a rural lending cooperative, providing financing for
real estate and operating capital, as well as insurance, leasing, and cash management services for the agriculture industry since 1934.
Do you have something for the Bob on Business column? Email Bob Francis, business editor for the Fort Worth Report, at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org.
Scott Nishimura, senior editor for local government accountability and a Fort Worth City Hall reporter, contributed reporting.
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