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Galleria Dallas adds 8 new stores and restaurants to lineup for 2026

Vancouver-based Aritzia will open at Galleria Dallas in the fall.

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There's a lot of action at Galleria Dallas these days - new stores are replacing old ones, new concepts are moving in, places are on the move, and long-timers are renovating. There are even new restrooms.

“We’re giving guests many more reasons to choose Galleria Dallas as their go-to shopping and entertainment destination,” says Galleria Dallas general manager Angie Freed in a release. “We’re looking forward to sharing these new experiences with both our returning shoppers and new visitors.”

The news comes in the same week as a big Galleria closure, though, too: Nordstrom department store will be exiting the mall in May, a spokesperson confirms, and adds, "Nordstrom will be leaving Galleria Dallas, and while we are disappointed to see them go, we remain energized by the momentum of what's ahead."

Here are all the new additions and changes, in list form:

Newly opened:

Rolife: Diverse store offers DIY kits, trendy IP toys, 3D wooden puzzles and mechanical models. A hot spot for hobbyists, collectors, and shoppers looking for unique gifts. Now open on Level 2 near Zumiez.

Helzberg 1915: Fine jewelry store that's existed since 1915, focuses on bridal and custom jewelry, with a custom bar staffed by certified experts. Offers an assortment of fine jewelry and a demi-fine jewelry collection. Now open on Level 1 near A|X Armani Exchange.

Urban Planet by Charlotte Russe: Declared one of the fastest-growing fashion brands in Canada, the store caters to young men and women aged 16 to 24. It offers the latest fashion, footwear, and accessory trends with affordable prices. Now open open on Levels 2 and 3 near Nordstrom.

Watson: Known for its streetwear for stylish men - sneakers, button-downs, T-shirts, shorts, denim and hats - the brand features urban twists on classic items in bold colors. A North Texas debut. Now open on Level 3 near Old Navy.

Le Petit Chef. Dining experience featuring "the world’s smallest culinary master." The release explains that "Through stunning 3D projection mapping, storytelling and fun dining, Le Petit Chef leads guests on a multi-sensory journey that blends art, flavor, and a touch of Lone Star charm." Reservations can be booked online. Now open on Level 2 of The Westin Galleria Dallas.

Coming soon:

Aritzia: Vancouver-based design house that touts its "Everyday Luxury" aesthetic, blending effortless appeal, a focus on fit, and an of-the-moment point of view. Fans include celebs like Bella Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Sabrina Carpenter, they say. It will be Aritzia's fourth location in DFW, after stores in Legacy West, NorthPark Center, and Southlake Town Square (a store at The Shops at Willow Bend has closed). Opening this fall on Level 1 near Sephora.

Kids Foot Locker: It's Foot Locker, but for kids. Centered on kids’ sneakers and sportwear from Adidas, Nike, Champion, Vans, and more. Shoes come with a 100 percent fit guarantee. Opening in March on Level 2 next to H&M Home.

Patissery: First retail location for the French-inspired bakery that is well known around Dallas for supplying La La Land Kind Café locations with croissants and pastries. Opening in April on Level 1 near ALO.

More happenings:

Macy’s has added a new petites department on Level 2, featuring styles from DKNY Jeans, Democracy, Anne Klein, Jones New York, Kasper, Style & Co, And Now This, and INC.
Foot Locker recently opened its new location on Level 2 next to Fossil.
Intimissimi will move one storefront down on Level 1 near Alo in March.
Lane Boots will reopen in May on Level 1 near Lucky Brand Jeans in an expanded space that will add children’s boots, leather goods, and boot bar customization services to its women’s boot collection.
A|X Armani Exchange has reopened in its renovated space on Level 1 near Victoria’s Secret.
Cotton On is expanding its Level 2 store near Uniqlo, with construction expected to finish in June.
PacSun has begun construction on its Level 3 space, with completion expected by the end of June.
Restroom remodels on Level 3 North and at the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center on Rink Level have been completed.
A new entry corridor between The Westin Galleria Dallas and Bachendorf’s Jewelers has opened, adding public restrooms on Level 1 for the first time.
New party rooms are now open on Rink Level, available for birthday parties, community events, and business meetings.

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Massive Goodwill store in Garland reopens as 2nd largest in the U.S.

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The Goodwill in Garland is the largest in Texas.

A major expansion has made a Garland Goodwill store nearly the largest of its kind in the country. Goodwill Industries of Dallas officially reopened its "Broadway store," at 451 W. Interstate 30 #100, on April 30 after a major renovation. The new-and-improved store is twice its previous size.

According to a release, at 31,000 square feet, the Broadway Store and Donation Center is now the largest Goodwill in Texas and the second largest in the U.S.

The expansion will significantly boost inventory turnover. According to the organization, the store will introduce about 10,000 new items daily, including clothing, home goods, and accessories. At that pace, inventory cycles through the store roughly every four weeks, they say.

“Our newly expanded Garland store sets the gold standard for Goodwill in Texas — not only as our largest location, but as our most operationally complex,” says Tim Heis, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Dallas, in the release. “Turning out 10,000 fresh items every single day requires a tremendous, coordinated effort behind the scenes to make sure our shelves are always stocked with new finds."

The reopening comes amid "explosive growth" in the resale sector, Goodwill says. A 2024 report from ThredUp found that the U.S. secondhand market grew 11 percent in 2023 (growing seven times faster than the broader retail clothing sector) and is projected to reach $73 billion by 2028.

“As consumers are increasingly turning to resale for its affordability, unique product variety, and positive environmental impact, the new Garland store redefines what’s possible — every visit promises one of the widest, most frequently refreshed selections anywhere in North Texas,” says Joel Ibanez, vice president, Donated Goods Retail.

To support its larger retail footprint and meet demand, Goodwill Dallas has also expanded its donation network, they say, opening new Donation Express locations in Frisco, Plano, and Lantana in recent months and bringing the total number of donation drop off locations in North Texas to 52.

The Garland store includes a drive-up donation center, and additional sites are in development across North Texas, they say.

"Over the past two years, Goodwill Dallas has experienced record-breaking performance, earning recognition as the top performing Goodwill in the country for two consecutive years," they say in the release.

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