Carhartt Will Open New Lansing Retail Store
The apparel brand is set to open its fifth Michigan retail location on October 22.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Retail
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Carhartt will expand its retail footprint in Michigan with a new store opening in the Eastwood Towne Center on October 22, 2026. This location at 2917 Preyde Blvd marks the brand's fifth retail storefront in the state.
Why it matters
The new store provides local consumers with direct access to the brand's workwear products within the Lansing area. The move continues the company's retail growth strategy across Michigan, supplementing its existing presence in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
This site will be the company's fifth retail store in Michigan, joining three locations in Detroit and one in Grand Rapids. The new storefront is located at 2917 Preyde Blvd within the Eastwood Towne Center.
The players
Carhartt
Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company is a prominent American manufacturer of workwear and casual apparel.
Eastwood Towne Center
This major open-air shopping center serves as the primary retail hub for the Lansing area.
Kite Realty
Kite Realty is a real estate investment trust that owns and manages the Eastwood Towne Center.
The details
Signage is already installed at the 2917 Preyde Blvd storefront as the retailer prepares for its October debut. The company is currently accepting job applications for the new location through its official website.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: The new store is scheduled to open.
September 28, 2026: The company did not respond to an email inquiry.
September 30, 2026: A Kite Realty representative did not return a message.
Market Landscape
The opening of a new store in a regional shopping hub follows the industry's broader shift toward omnichannel retail where brands integrate physical locations to deepen local customer engagement. This move allows Carhartt to strengthen its competitive standing in mid-Michigan against other outdoor and workwear apparel retailers.
Shoppers in the Lansing area will gain local access to Carhartt's full product catalog starting in late October. Those seeking employment can visit the company's website to submit applications for the new location.
The takeaway
Retail expansion into regional shopping centers remains a key tactic for brands aiming to increase their physical presence. Consumers should monitor company job portals if they are interested in employment opportunities at upcoming store openings.
What happens next
The store is scheduled to officially open for business on October 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local shopping developments, visit the Lansing Retail section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lansing State Journal.
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