Yates Flooring Opened New South Lubbock Store

The business has expanded its local footprint while celebrating 50 years of operations in West Texas.

Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Yates Flooring has opened a new, larger retail location at 12111 Quaker Avenue in south Lubbock, marking the company’s 50th anniversary in West Texas. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Yates Flooring has opened a new store location at 12111 Quaker Avenue in south Lubbock. This expansion comes as the business marks its 50th anniversary.

Why it matters

The new facility allows the company to accommodate more customer design consultations with a larger floor plan and dedicated seating areas. This move supports the retailer's continued presence in the West Texas flooring market.

The retailer has reached 50 years of business operations since opening its original store in 1976. The new facility is located at 12111 Quaker Avenue.

The players

Yates Flooring

A long-standing West Texas flooring retailer that has served the local area since 1976.

The details

The new store at 12111 Quaker Avenue features a design concept that prioritizes dedicated seating for customer consultations. The space is larger than the company's previous location, which originally launched at the 34th Street and Slide Road Five Points Shopping Center.

Timeline

  1. Yates Flooring opened its original store in 1976.

  2. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in September 2026.

Market Landscape

Yates Flooring's shift toward consultation-focused spaces reflects a broader transition in home goods retail toward experiential showroom models. This strategy helps established local retailers differentiate their services from online competitors.

Residents can now access expanded design services at the new Quaker Avenue location. The interior organization is tailored to facilitate more thorough planning for flooring projects.

The takeaway

Long-term businesses often adapt to changing market demands by upgrading their physical footprint to emphasize customer support. Homeowners planning renovations can benefit from utilizing these design-focused spaces for personalized material selection.

Further reading

For more updates on local retail shifts, visit the Lubbock Openings & Closings section.

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