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West Acres Adds LEGO Store and Hammer Made

The Fargo shopping center is expanding its retail lineup with two new stores arriving between late 2026 and 2027.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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West Acres in Fargo is refreshing its tenant roster with the upcoming arrival of a new LEGO Store and Hammer Made location. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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West Acres in Fargo has announced the upcoming addition of a new LEGO Store and a Hammer Made retail location. These openings continue a period of transition for the shopping center following recent tenant closures.

Why it matters

These additions signal ongoing efforts by West Acres to refresh its tenant roster and attract diverse retailers to the local community. The incoming stores represent a strategic move to utilize former retail spaces within the mall.

Hammer Made currently operates eight locations, while the new LEGO Store will take over the space formerly occupied by White House Black Market.

The players

West Acres

This is a prominent shopping center located in Fargo that serves as a major retail destination for the region.

LEGO Store

This is a branded retail outlet specializing in construction toys and associated merchandise.

Hammer Made

This is a clothing retailer known for its curated selection of men's shirts.

The details

Hammer Made is set to open in the JCPenney wing of the mall in the space that once housed Merle Norman. The LEGO Store construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, eventually opening across from a future L.L. Bean site that will occupy the former Forever 21 location.

Timeline

  1. March 2026: White House Black Market closed its West Acres location.

  2. October 15, 2026: West Acres officially announced the new LEGO store.

  3. Late 2026: Hammer Made is scheduled to open at West Acres.

  4. First quarter 2027: Construction begins for the LEGO Store.

  5. Mid-2027: The LEGO Store is expected to open to the public.

Market Landscape

The expansion follows the broader retail industry trend of mall anchor tenant turnover, which has seen physical shopping centers repurposing large-format stores. This move positions West Acres to stabilize its occupancy by replacing shuttered legacy storefronts with high-traffic brands.

Shoppers can expect new retail options in the JCPenney wing and the former White House Black Market space as construction progresses over the next several months. These changes will introduce different brand choices to the mall's current shopping environment.

The takeaway

Retail centers often refresh their tenant mixes to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and keep spaces active. Residents should watch for upcoming construction activity in the JCPenney wing as these new storefronts are prepared for business.

Further reading

Find more updates on local retail shifts in our Fargo Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.

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