New Retail Stores Open at Parke at Nolana in McAllen
The $22.17 million shopping center expansion brings new retail capacity for businesses operating in the McAllen market.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Several major retailers have opened at the newly developed Parke at Nolana shopping center in McAllen. The project, anchored by a 53,500-square-foot Academy Sports + Outdoors, adds significant retail density to the intersection of North 34th Street and Nolana Avenue.
Why it matters
The $22.17 million development marks a notable expansion of local commercial inventory, providing new operational opportunities for regional retailers to secure prime square footage in the McAllen market.
The 109,000-square-foot main plaza reflects a $22.17 million development investment. Individual tenant finish-out costs range from $300,000 for smaller retailers to $6.5 million for the 53,500-square-foot Academy Sports + Outdoors.
The players
Garansuay Group Construction
A regional development firm responsible for property preparation and infrastructure construction.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
A sporting goods retailer operating a 53,500-square-foot anchor store at the plaza.
The details
Garansuay Group Construction developed the site, handling infrastructure tasks such as parking lot installation and site lighting. Major retailers including Ross Dress For Less, Burlington, and dd's DISCOUNTS each occupy approximately 22,000 square feet within the new complex. Tenants are finalizing interior spaces before opening to the public.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Ross Dress For Less opened its doors.
October 16, 2026: Bath & Body Works is scheduled to host its grand opening.
Market Landscape
This development follows a documented trend of commercial infrastructure investment in McAllen as developers prioritize high-traffic intersections for new retail plazas. The project significantly expands the local footprint of major national retail chains in the city.
Retailers and service providers should track the shifting traffic patterns around North 34th Street and Nolana Avenue as the plaza reaches full occupancy. Business operators should also monitor future vacancy listings if they are seeking high-traffic retail space in the city.
The takeaway
The Parke at Nolana reflects a sizable bet on McAllen's retail demand, with anchor tenants investing heavily in store build-outs. Operators should use this expansion as a signal to evaluate nearby commercial rents and consumer traffic trends.
What happens next
Bath & Body Works is scheduled for its grand opening on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local commercial activity, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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