New Retail Outlets Open at Scottsdale Fashion Square
The addition of exclusive stores in Scottsdale will likely change foot traffic patterns for nearby operators.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Retail
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Scottsdale Fashion Square has secured several new retailers as exclusive Arizona locations, marking a shift in the tenant mix for the premium shopping center. The additions include niche boutiques and established national brands, alongside renovations for existing storefronts.
Why it matters
The concentration of exclusive retail locations at a single property can significantly influence local traffic patterns and customer draw for nearby independent operators. Managers should track how these high-profile entries impact surrounding consumer spending and foot traffic in the Scottsdale area.
Scottsdale Fashion Square added four exclusive-to-Arizona retailers, alongside a new store for an existing brand and a renovation. Hive & Colony brings custom measurement technology using 500-plus points, while the incoming brands include companies founded as recently as 2019.
The players
Scottsdale Fashion Square
A luxury-focused shopping center serving as a major regional retail hub.
Hive & Colony
A men's apparel retailer that utilizes 3D scanning technology for garment sizing.
Studs
A retail brand specializing in ear piercings using professional needle-piercing techniques.
SKIMS
A direct-to-consumer apparel company founded in 2019 that focuses on shapewear and loungewear.
Foot Locker
A global athletic footwear and apparel retailer operating extensive brick-and-mortar storefronts.
The details
The property is integrating specialized service models to drive customer engagement, such as Hive & Colony’s use of 3D body scanning for bespoke apparel and Studs’ needle-piercing techniques marketed as Earscaping. These experiential concepts complement the arrival of national brands like SKIMS and Diptyque, which join the center as their only Arizona storefronts. Foot Locker concurrently completed a full expansion and renovation of its existing space to maintain presence within the high-traffic corridor.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The current roster of new retail openings and renovations was finalized at the property.
Market Landscape
The opening of specialized stores like Studs and Hive & Colony follows the broader retail industry's shift toward experiential store concepts as a strategy to boost physical foot traffic. This development mirrors national efforts to consolidate premium brands into high-performance urban centers.
Local business operators should monitor if the increased foot traffic to these exclusive locations creates spillover demand for neighboring dining and service businesses. Evaluating the proximity of your own operations to these new regional anchors is recommended for medium-term capacity planning.
The takeaway
Operators should observe how exclusive, experiential-based retail impacts localized customer behavior and peak foot-traffic hours. Tracking the performance of these new regional anchors can provide valuable signals for local competitive positioning and seasonal staffing plans.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTAR.
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