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Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The mall will be shrinking, with some areas transitioning to a new phase starting September 1.
Changes are coming to The Shops at Willow Bend as it prepares for the planned redevelopment of the Dallas Stars arena. The mall will be shrinking, with some areas transitioning to a new phase starting September 1. Some stores and establishments will remain open, including Crate & Barrel and Equinox.
, will also continue to operate, along with the North Texas Performing Arts. Further details about the changes at The Shops at Willow Bend are available from the source, including information about the mall's future plans and the impact of recent store closures, such as Macy's and Dillard's.
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Category: arts Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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