"Boot Barn and Barnes & Noble Open at Plaza at Rockwall, Boosting Occupancy to 99%" CTO Realty Growth Announces Grand Openings of Boot Barn and Barnes & Noble at Plaza at Rockwall, Occupancy Rate Reaches 99%

CTO Realty Growth has announced the grand opening of two new tenants at Plaza at Rockwall, boosting occupancy to 99.1%. Barnes & Noble and Boot Barn have debuted their stores, repurposing former Staples and JoAnn's locations. The openings align with CTO's strategy to attract destination-driven retail to high-growth suburban markets. The center, located in Rockwall, Texas, is anchored by Dick's Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Best Buy, and HomeGoods.

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) has announced the grand opening of two new tenants at Plaza at Rockwall, an open-air destination retail center in Rockwall, Texas, boosting the center's occupancy to 99.1%. Barnes & Noble, the iconic bookseller, debuted its 20,388-square-foot store on August 27, 2025, repurposing a former Staples location. Boot Barn, a nationally recognized retailer specializing in western and workwear, launched its 15,000-square-foot store on September 2, 2025, previously occupied by JoAnn’s. The openings align with CTO's strategy to attract destination-driven retail to high-growth suburban markets.

Plaza at Rockwall, located on 42 acres, consists of 446,487 square feet and is anchored by leading national retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Best Buy, and HomeGoods. The center's strategic location in a fast-growing suburb of Dallas has been instrumental in attracting strong retailers to the area. The addition of Barnes & Noble and Boot Barn enhances the Center’s merchandising mix and brings high-performing brands to the community.

"We’re thrilled to welcome Boot Barn and Barnes & Noble to Plaza at Rockwall," said John P. Albright, President and Chief Executive Officer of CTO Realty Growth. "These openings reflect our ongoing strategy to introduce strong retailers to curate a vibrant tenant mix that meets the evolving consumer demand and creates long-term value for our stakeholders."

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. owns and operates high-quality, open-air shopping centers located in the higher growth Southeast and Southwest markets of the United States. The company also externally manages and owns a meaningful interest in Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE).

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CTO/boot-barn-and-barnes-noble-open-at-plaza-at-rockwall-boosting-5wvztfga6ake.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/03/3143420/0/en/Boot-Barn-and-Barnes-Noble-Open-at-Plaza-at-Rockwall-Boosting-Occupancy-at-the-Center-to-99.html