PHOENIX — Verrado Marketplace, a 500,000-square-foot shopping destination under construction near Interstate 10 and Verrado Way, has announced five new tenants as it moves toward a 2026 opening.
Sourdough & Co., See’s Candies, CityVet, Great Clips, and NextCare will share 10,000 square feet in the project, according to owner Vestar.
The marketplace is designed to serve as a community hub, featuring firepits, gathering spaces, and modern amenities. The first stores are expected to open in 2026, with Target confirmed as one of the anchor tenants. Other major retailers will include Ross, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. The center will also debut Harkins Backlot, a new entertainment concept from the Valley-based movie theater chain, along with a full-service Safeway grocery store.
“Construction is moving quickly at Verrado Marketplace and we’re proud to welcome another round of desirable, specialty tenants to the project,” said Angie Kory, Vestar’s vice president of leasing. “With Buckeye being one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation and the project’s prime location, this is the ideal time for a development of this scale.”
Who else is coming to Verrado Marketplace?
The new tenants join a growing lineup that already includes Target, Harkins Backlot, Safeway, Ross, Marshalls, HomeGoods, ULTA Beauty, Famous Footwear, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, and America’s Best Contacts and Glasses.
Food and beverage options are also expanding. Salt Tacos + Tequila, Shake Shack, Handel’s Ice Cream, Nekter Juice, Thai Chili, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Tropical Smoothie, and Hawaiian Bros are among the restaurants slated to open by May 2026.
What’s planned for the center?
Vestar, which also operates Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, Tempe Marketplace, and Queen Creek Marketplace, plans to bring several family-friendly features to Verrado Marketplace. Shoppers can expect a splash pad, outdoor fireplaces, a live performance stage, and a central lawn for community events.
Construction is already well underway, with foundation and framing in progress along with curb, gutter, and roadway work.
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