Arc Thrift Stores Will Open First Texas Location in October
The retailer will launch a new San Antonio location that includes a donation center and adds 55 local jobs.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Arc Thrift Stores is entering the Texas market with a new location at 5776 Stemmons Drive in San Antonio, scheduled to celebrate its grand opening on October 8, 2026. This expansion adds to the company's existing footprint of 37 locations in Colorado and two in New Mexico.
Why it matters
By establishing a base in San Antonio, the organization aims to scale its model of funding advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through store sales and donations. The move marks the company's first foray into the Texas retail landscape.
The new San Antonio store will create 55 new jobs upon its launch. This expansion follows the company's established model across 37 stores in Colorado and two in New Mexico.
The players
Arc Thrift Stores
A non-profit retailer that funds advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a network of thrift locations.
The details
The facility at 5776 Stemmons Drive near Bandera Road and Loop 410 will feature both a retail storefront and a donation center. Operationally, the business relies on revenue from donated goods and retail purchases to fund Arc Chapters. The company maintains specific promotional pricing, including 50% discounts on Saturdays and for seniors on Tuesdays, alongside rotating color-tag sales each Wednesday.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The store will host a special preview event.
October 8, 2026: The official grand opening will take place.
Market Landscape
This expansion follows the industry trend of mission-driven thrift retail chains seeking regional growth in major metropolitan hubs. Arc Thrift Stores is positioning its brand alongside other non-profit retailers that utilize a combination of donation centers and high-discount retail sales.
Local retailers should monitor the impact of a high-volume donation center on the regional secondary goods supply chain. Operators should also prepare for competitive pricing pressure on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the store offers its recurring 50% discount programs.
The takeaway
The arrival of a large-scale non-profit thrift operator signals a shift in the local competitive dynamic for secondary goods. Operators should track the store's opening performance on October 8 to determine if the 55-person workforce will drive increased inventory turnover in the area.
Further reading
For more on new businesses arriving in the region, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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