Buckle and Bath and Body Works to Open in Helena
Construction is currently underway at the Skyway Regional Shopping Center for two new national retail stores.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Skyway Regional Shopping Center in Helena is undergoing construction to house new Buckle and Bath and Body Works locations. These stores are taking over the space previously occupied by the Furniture Design Center.
Why it matters
The development expands the retail options for residents in the immediate area near Costco. Meanwhile, the Furniture Design Center is facilitating its own transition to a new site.
Construction is underway to split the former Furniture Design Center site into 2 separate store units. The Buckle store is scheduled to open to the public on February 8, 2027.
The players
Buckle
A national clothing retailer that specializes in denim and casual apparel.
Bath and Body Works
A major American retail store chain that sells soaps, lotions, fragrances, and candles.
Furniture Design Center
A local retailer that is moving its operations from the shopping center to a new facility on Prospect Avenue.
The details
The former Furniture Design Center building is being divided into two distinct storefronts to accommodate the arriving retailers. Simultaneously, the Furniture Design Center is relocating its operations to the former Big Lots building on Prospect Avenue.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Construction activity is active at the shopping center site.
February 8, 2027: The projected opening date for the new Buckle store.
Market Landscape
This project reflects the broader retail repositioning trend in regional shopping centers where legacy furniture showrooms are replaced by high-traffic national apparel and personal care brands. The move consolidates the presence of popular retail chains within the Helena market.
Helena shoppers can expect expanded retail options at the Skyway Regional Shopping Center beginning in early 2027. Customers looking for furniture should note the business is relocating to its new facility on Prospect Avenue.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to migrate toward high-traffic shopping centers to capture concentrated consumer demand. Residents should plan for potential traffic adjustments in the shopping center parking areas while construction continues.
Further reading
For more information on retail changes in the area, check our Helena Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTVH.
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