Marshalls

A new 26,001 square-foot Marshalls store is under construction at the Shops at Mercedes retail center. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2025, is a privately funded development located at 6001 E. Expressway 83, Suite G, in Mercedes, Texas. The facility is part of the Shops at Mercedes complex, and the specific unit is designated as Suite G within that property.

Project Scope and Design

The construction involves the new build of the retail space, with an estimated cost of $32,750,000. This valuation places the project significantly above the median cost for similar new construction filings in Hidalgo County. CDA Architects serves as the design firm of record, having completed plan review in September 2025. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Anthony Covacevich, ensuring the design meets state requirements.

Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2025 and is scheduled to finish in February 2027. This build window spans 488 days, which is longer than the median scheduled build window for new construction projects in the county. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with Shops at Mercedes LTD listed as the owner and developer of record.

Local Context and Market Position

The store will join a growing retail presence in the area, which includes businesses such as Nike Factory Store, OAKLEY VAULT, and Converse Factory Store. A Facebook post by the Starr County account noted that the new 26,001 square-foot store will be located at The Shops at Mercedes retail center. While third-party sources indicate hiring for retail associates and assistant managers is underway, the TDLR record confirms the construction status and timeline rather than operational opening dates.

The estimated cost per square foot for this project is $1,260, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot for new construction. This high cost per square foot reflects the scale and specific requirements of the Marshalls brand build-out. The project is one of several registered in the area, including other new construction and renovation projects at the Shops at Mercedes and nearby premium outlets.

Census estimates for ZIP code 78570 indicate a population of about 33,596 and a median household income of $39,890. The area has 10,701 housing units, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $83,400. This demographic context helps define the local market for the new retail space as it moves through the construction phase toward its completion date.