Richardson Square Mall Renovation Set to Open Portions in 2026

Richardson Square Mall, which went dark sometime in the 2000s after years as a retail anchor in the city, is moving closer to a comeback. Portions of the revitalized complex are on track to open later in 2026, according to reporting by Isabella Zeff for Community Impact published March 11.

The mall has been the subject of redevelopment plans for years, but this marks a concrete milestone: portions of the revamped space are now expected to open within the year. The Community Impact report did not specify which sections will open first, confirmed tenant names, or an exact opening month.

Community reaction on the r/Richardson subreddit was swift and layered with nostalgia. One commenter said the project "reminds me of a mini outlet like the one in Allen off Stacy rd," drawing a comparison to the outlet center near the intersection of Stacy Road in Allen. Another, user u/texas_accountant_guy, said a closer look using Google Street View suggested the renovation appears "specific to the old Sears space, and doesn't include the other shops," adding that he had "forgotten just how huge that Sears used to be." That observation has not been confirmed by the developer or city officials.

Much of the online discussion centered on what tenants might fill the space. Several commenters expressed excitement about a food court with an attached Asian grocery store. One commenter pushed back on the generic framing, specifying: "Not just any Asian grocery store, Aeon. We're the luckiest people in the country." Another responded simply, "So like... H Marts?" Neither Aeon nor any other grocery tenant has been officially confirmed.

Nostalgia ran deep in the thread. At least one commenter declared they would "return to work there" if Circus World Toys came back, while another promised to buy Star Wars action figures if the toy store returned, joking they would "open and play with them too."

The exact developer behind the project, construction phasing details, confirmed tenant agreements, and any city incentives tied to the redevelopment have not been disclosed in available reporting. The City of Richardson's planning department and property records would be the next logical sources for those specifics.

What is clear is that a site that has sat dormant for the better part of two decades is inching toward a new identity, with at least partial doors expected to open before the end of 2026.