Through our numerous sources in economic development, real estate and construction, we have very good information on several key new developments which will feature a number of retailers and entertainment venues that will be completely new to OKC and the state.

* = First reported on OKCTalk.com

Chisholm Creek is a huge planned development on the south side of Memorial, between Penn and Western.


We have also heard that Cabela's* has also signed an MOU and will be located near Costco. Cabela's is a massive outdoors / sporting goods store, with a typical size of 80,000 square feet.

We understand TopGolf* -- who had previously announced they are actively looking for an OKC location -- in nearing a deal in this same project. Very interesting, as a local group of developers had just announced a very similar concept just a mile to the west, called Skybox Golf.


We've also heard that Crate & Barrel is another possibility, as is a second OKC location for Whole Foods.

Closest to the Western & Memorial intersection will be a large Healthplex. On 8/13/13, those 8 acres were sold for $3.489 million to a local LLC which plans to develop a large complex on that site:

Besides TopGolf and Skybox, another huge entertainment chain is set to enter the state for the first time on the north side of Memorial, just west of Western: Main Event*. Typically 60,000 square feet, Main Event focuses on families with bowling, arcade, restaurant, miniature golf and other activities all under one large roof.


At Quail Springs Mall, construction is well underway to convert the former Sears building to the state's first Von Maur Department Store, which is slightly more upscale than Macy's or Dillard's. See construction photos here.

We've also heard that international clothier H&M* is close to announcing a deal for Quail Springs, which will be another first for the state. H&M specializes in fashionable clothing for men and women at reasonable prices, and has quite a loyal following.

And finally, Hobby Lobby just purchased land near Quail Springs (behind Home Depot) to open a location for their Hemipheres* furniture and accessories store.

All of this on the heals of GolfSmith* taking the old Ultimate Electronics space, Dick's Sporting Goods opening a new location, and several other new retailers coming to this corridor.


One other intriguing possibility for Chisholm Creek is for an OKC location of The Rustic*, just opened in Dallas. A huge restaurant, beer garden and concert venue, they are considering doing something very similar as a part of this development.