PHOENIX — The month of May is full of retailer grand openings at Verrado Marketplace, a new 500,000-square-foot shopping center in Buckeye, including anchor tenants Target, Marshalls and HomeGoods.
Other businesses that are scheduled to open their doors include Ulta Beauty, Buckle, Famous Footwear and Bath & Body Works, according to Phoenix-based retail developer Vestar.
“The first wave of tenant openings marks an exciting milestone for Verrado Marketplace and the Buckeye community,” Harrison Cole, leasing and development manager at Vestar, said in a news release. “We are bringing high-quality shopping, dining and everyday conveniences to the West Valley. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to welcoming more retailers throughout the year as the center continues to take shape.”
The dates that the retailers will open include:
- May 13: Buckle
- May 15: Ulta Beauty
- May 17: Target
- May 17: Bath & Body Works
- May 20: Famous Footwear
- May 21: Marshalls
- May 21: HomeGoods
The 148,000-square-foot Target is expected to employ more than 140 people.
The $275 million center is located at the northeast corner of Interstate 10 and Verrado Way.
What other businesses is Verrado Marketplace expected to have?
The West Valley shopping center is expected to have more than 55 retailers and be fully open by January 2027.
There is another wave of tenants that are scheduled to open in June, including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Elite Shutters and Blinds, Great Clips, Pacific Dental Services, NextCare Urgent Care, Paramount Hair & Extensions and CityVet.
Additionally, Ross is expected to open at the center in mid-July.
There are a number of restaurants set to go into Verrado Marketplace, such as OHSO Brewery, BJ’s restaurant, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Shake Shack, SALT and Thai Chili. However, their opening dates have yet to be announced.
The center’s outdoor amenities consist of a half-acre community green, splash pad and stage with a large video screen.
The development is expected to provide more than 1,500 permanent jobs, bring more than $50 million to the city of Buckeye in tax revenue and have an estimated $1.8 billion in economic output over the next decade.
