New Businesses Continue to Show Interest in Victoria
Books-A-Million is the latest retailer confirmed for Victoria Village on North Navarro. This is another product of the City of Victoria’s proactive retail recruitment and economic development efforts.
Books-A-Million is part of phase two of the development.
Books-A-Million will join Chicken Salad Chick and Petco in Phase Two of the development, which is currently under construction. Phase One opened earlier this year with Burlington, Five Below, and Ulta Beauty.
Upon opening, Books-A-Million will be one of two bookstores in Victoria, alongside Redbird Books, a locally owned bookstore that has been in business for more than 30 years. Now, it's time to bring back a music store with physical media formats. CDs and Vinyl are making a comeback, you know.
The recent business boom in Victoria is due to a partnership with Victoria Exchange Development. Ashley from the City of Victoria confirmed that our city is hard at work and proactively looking to bring in retail recruitment during the "What's Up Wednesday" segment on KIXS 108 and KLUB Tejano this morning.
Why retail recruitment matters
Retail recruitment is the practice of encouraging retailers and restaurants to come to Victoria and is one of the five pillars of the City’s Growing Victoria initiative. Additionally, to improve quality of life, retail recruitment brings in additional sales tax and property tax revenue, creating more funds for City services without increasing the tax burden on existing properties.
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How Victoria, TX Looked in 1999
Thirty years can change a lot, and Victoria is no exception.
From favorite restaurants and shopping spots to local landmarks and unforgettable hangouts, the city looked a whole lot different back in 1999. Some places are long gone, while others have been transformed into something completely new.
Whether you grew up here or you're just curious about what Victoria used to look like, here's a nostalgic trip back to the Crossroads and some of the places locals still love to talk about.
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