Where to shop
Where to shop in Fort Worth right now: 10 hot stores and sales for March
Time to spring clean those closets, attics, and storage sheds. Out with the old, in with the new and upgraded. Whether you're in the market for new bras, boots, power tools, or a wildflower mix to plant in the garden, there's a hot store on this list to hit before month's end. Here are 10 new and buzzy places to shop around Fort Worth right now.
Lucchese x Parker McCollum
Texas native Parker McCollum is the young hot thing in country music right now. This week alone, he was named headliner of the ACM Awards' big benefit show in DFW this May; then George Strait picked him to play on the King's only Texas show this year. Now comes a collaboration with Texas bootmaker Lucchese. The Lucchese x Parker McCollum Collection, launching on March 22, "features four boots that are designed by Parker himself and celebrates the two Texas icons’ appreciation for high performance, inspired style, and dedication to staying true to oneself," says a release. Designs include "The Evening Patriot," "Hollywood Gold," "Silhouette," and "Ruger." Read more about each one here, and find them in all Lucchese stores, including in the Fort Worth Stockyards and Willow Park.
Chieffalo Americana pop-up at Bowie House
The new Cultural District hotel has debuted a pop-up boutique featuring a well-edited selection of Chieffalo Americana’s vintage luxury Western, new Americana, and contemporary emerging brands. There are cowboy hats, buckles, boots, scarves, artwork, and all things Western from the savvy husband-and-wife team of Rodger and Jackie Chieffalo. The pop-up is open 12 pm-8 pm daily through May 31 on the first floor of Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, 5700 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth.
Wildflower Intimates
The first and only inclusive bra fitting and lingerie boutique in Fort Worth has opened in the Near Southside, just in time for spring and summer's skimpy clothes. The boutique carries more than 200 bra sizes in various styles - demi, plunge, unlined, strapless, sports, nursing, and more - along with undies, hosiery, bodysuits, bridal lingerie, and accessories. Their specialty, undoubtedly, is bra fitting: They accept walk-ins only and conducted fittings on a first-come-first-served basis. The shop is open 11 am-5 pm Sunday, 11 am-7 pm Monday and Thursday-Saturday; closed Tuesday-Wednesday. 607 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth.
Homesense
The discount home goods sibling to HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Marshall’s has opened its first Texas store at Fort Worth’s Alliance Town Center. Shoppers will find a rug emporium, wall art and mirror gallery, an extensive lighting department including chandeliers, patio furniture and decor, seasonal decor, entertaining essentials, food items, and more. Prices are touted as 20-50 percent less than full-price retailers. Find it next to Total Wine and More, at 3121 Texas Sage Tr., Fort Worth. Read more about it in this story.
Harbor Freight
Residents of far north Fort Worth-Keller-Watauga had been watching and wondering for months when this giant new store would open, and it finally did, rather quietly. DIY-ers and connoisseurs of aggro power tools will find top brands on everything from pressure washers and portable vacuums to saws and sanders. Track Club memberships offer discounts and more perks. Open 8 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and 9 am-6 pm Sunday at 8420 Parkwood Hill Blvd., off North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth.
Magnolia Skate Shop
After a weeks-long closure to repair extensive damage from two big water leaks, the Near Southside skate shop has finally reopened, they announced on Facebook. They are fully restocked with skateboards and parts, kids' and adults' shoes, apparel, hats, accessories, and more. Open 12-7 pm Monday-Saturday and 11 am-4 pm Sunday at 1455 W Magnolia Ave., #105, Fort Worth.
·Marshall Grain Co.
The favorite organic garden, landscape, and pet supplies purveyor has opened a new home base in Colleyville. Besides operating as company headquarters and home to the landscaping division, the new location includes a retail store with showroom, greenhouse, nursery, warehouse, and more. As always, dogs on leashes are welcome. Shop the store at 5311 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville; 9 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday and 10 am-5 pm Sunday.
Squeeze Massage
The innovative massage concept created by the founders of Drybar has made its Dallas-Fort Worth debut in the Foundry District, taking over the old Meyer & Sage culinary store space. As an "app-based" massage studio, clients can book and pay for services, set personalized preferences, tip, rate, and review with the tap of a phone screen. Owned by entrepreneur Siera Holleman, the Fort Worth location is 3,000 square feet with a bright, modern design, and eight private treatment rooms. Massages are $129 for 50 minutes or $159 for 80 minutes, and memberships are offered for $95 or $125 per month. To celebrate the Fort Worth debut, they're offering anyone who signs up for a monthly membership within 60 days of the grand opening $15 off the regular monthly membership fee. Open 8 am-10 pm daily at 2621 Whitmore St., Fort Worth
Spring Fun Fest at Tanger Outlets Fort Worth
With one week left to buy Easter dresses, bowties, and bonnets, Tanger Outlets Fort Worth is hosting a special spring festival that includes discounts. Spring Fun Fest will take place 12-3 pm Saturday, March 23, featuring free family activities, Easter bunny photos, live entertainment, face painting, an inflatable bounce house, games, a scavenger hunt, and food trucks. Shoppers also will receive 15-25 percent off at participating retailers. The shopping center is at 15853 N. Freeway, Suite 990, Fort Worth.
.Southlake Town Square
Southlake's premier shopping and dining destination opened in March of 1999, and a 25th anniversary celebration is underway. To "party like it's 1999," they are giving away two $250 Southlake Town Square gift cards to use at any of their stores, restaurants, or venues. Enter to win here by 11:59 pm on March 31. Winners will be selected at random and notified via email on April 1. More official rules here.