Month: April 2022

From far away this doesn't look much like a Randall's anymore, but the closer you get...

A Spec’s in a former Randall’s? Robert Onstead must be rolling in his grave!

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Howdy, and welcome back to HHR! Today we’re taking a look at one of the most scandalous grocery store conversions to take place. This former Randall’s has been divided into thirds, with Aldi, Planet Fitness, and Spec’s splitting up the building. The store at 3126 FM 528 Rd, Friendswood, TX 77546, opened as part of Randall’s 80s push. Which brought stores from the Westside back down to South Houston, where Robert Onstead had been introduced …

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The Half Price Books in North Oaks Mall, about a month ago

Retail News: North Oaks Mall loses Half Price Books, but we gain Gordon Food Service stores in Houston

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Howdy folks, and welcome back to Houston Historic Retail. Today we have a brief news check-in! North Oaks Mall loses Half Price books, but re-signs Big Lots North Oaks Mall was recently put up for auction by the property owners. The former mall, now a shopping center, once housed interior corridors, and a larger number of shops. These days however, the tenant list is dwindling as more and more make their exit from North Oaks. …

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A grand building designed to look like a ranch house, it's actually a full sized store and warehouse all in one

Retail News: Thompson’s Antique Center permanently closes, after new location falls through

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Welcome back to Houston Historic Retail folks, today we have some very sad news and a photo dump of a very odd store. It Looks like the final end is in sight for Thompson’s Antique Center and no unfortunately this is not an April Fools joke. After their surprise going out of business sale last December, things looked up for the antique mall. A new location had been announced via Facebook, the former Louis Shank’s …

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