Texas Border Business
Texas Border Business
A Nordstrom Rack store is being planned for McAllen, according to permit filings and information reported by RGV.me, marking what would be the off-price retailer’s first location in the Rio Grande Valley. While Nordstrom has not issued an official press release announcing a store in the region, local reporting indicates that the project has entered the permitting stage, signaling concrete development activity.
RGV.me reports that Nordstrom Rack has filed permits to open its first-ever Rio Grande Valley store at Las Tiendas Shopping Center, located at 700 E. Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503. According to the outlet, the project is described as a $3.6 million renovation of an existing retail space. The plans call for the redevelopment of a 30,561-square-foot retail box, positioning the store as an anchor tenant within the shopping center.
The same report states that construction is scheduled to begin on May 7, 2026, with a target completion date of December 7, 2026. The timeline points to a potential Holiday 2026 opening, assuming construction proceeds as planned. Nordstrom has not publicly confirmed these dates or details through its corporate communications channels.
Additional location details have circulated through local media and social platforms. Information posted by Brownsville Online also places the store at Las Tiendas in McAllen at the same Expressway 83 address. Neither outlet claims that the information comes from an official Nordstrom announcement; instead, they cite permits and development documentation.
Nordstrom Rack is the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc. The company describes the concept as offering “great brands at great prices,” with merchandise sold “at a discount to department store prices.” According to Nordstrom’s public materials, Rack stores sell apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty products, and home goods, often advertised as “up to 70 percent off” of the original price. Inventory is rotated frequently, a strategy the company has described as creating a “treasure hunt” shopping experience.
The chain operates by selling excess inventory from Nordstrom’s full-line stores, special purchases, and items produced specifically for the off-price channel. This model allows Nordstrom Rack to refresh merchandise quickly and keep prices lower than traditional department stores. Nordstrom has said the Rack format helps it “reach new customers” while supporting its broader retail and digital strategy.
Retail analysts often attribute Nordstrom Rack’s popularity to recognizable brands, transparent pricing, and constant turnover, which encourage repeat visits. The stores also support online order pickup and returns, which Nordstrom has described as part of its “omnichannel” approach to retail.
When Nordstrom formally announces new Rack locations, its press releases typically include store size, opening timelines, and executive statements about entering a new market. Based on previous Nordstrom Rack announcements in Texas and other states, stores typically range from 25,000 to 35,000 square feet, though the company notes that size and layout vary by location. The 30,561-square-foot figure reported by RGV.me falls within that typical range, though Nordstrom has not confirmed it.
Until a corporate announcement is issued, Nordstrom has not confirmed the McAllen store, despite detailed permit filings and reported construction plans. An official press release would be expected to provide final confirmation of the location, investment, store size, and opening date, along with Nordstrom’s standard language about expanding access to value-oriented shopping in new communities.
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At Nordstrom, Inc., we exist to help our customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how best to serve customers has been at the center of every decision we make. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. Our interconnected model enables us to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop – whether that’s in-store at more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through our Nordstrom and Rack apps and websites. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
