Broomfield's FlatIron Crossing is stacking its roster of big-name brands as the mall leans into a full-on mixed-use makeover. Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi's, Garage, Earthbound Trading Company, Gorjana, and Starbucks are lined up for openings in 2026, joining recent arrivals like Anthropologie and LEGO. The fresh tenant wave lands as owner Macerich pushes ahead on HiFi, a 25-acre outdoor neighborhood of apartments, dining, and entertainment next door to the enclosed mall.
The mall's leasing page lists the incoming brands and pegs several stores for 2026 openings, with some specifically targeted for spring and summer of that year, according to FlatIron Crossing. The update also flags expanded prototypes and renovated locations already operating inside the center, all part of a broader effort to make the property feel newly polished rather than stuck in its early-2000s past.
Local business coverage points out that these tenant wins are not one-offs, but part of a steady reinvestment that has helped FlatIron Crossing bounce back on foot traffic and refill large spaces that went dark during the pandemic, as reported by BizWest. That reporting highlights Lululemon's larger-format store and newer faces like Anthropologie as proof that the center has real momentum again.
Inside-the-mall upgrades are moving in tandem with the HiFi redevelopment, which industry coverage says will cover about 25 acres and add roughly 90,000 square feet of new retail, dining, and entertainment in multiple phases starting in 2027. The plan sells HiFi as an experience-first district anchored by entertainment concepts and restaurants aimed at keeping visitors on-site longer, according to ICSC.
"The shops will bring 'fresh energy and sought-after concepts to the property,'" FlatIron Crossing general manager Kate Taggart said in coverage of the leasing announcement. The pitch is clear: pair buzzy, experience-driven tenants with national retail names and give shoppers more reasons to show up and stick around. 9News laid out the tenant list and Taggart's comments.
What HiFi Will Add
Developers say HiFi will feature large entertainment anchors, with Pindustry already signed as the first eatertainment tenant, plus a new five-story residential project called Novel HiFi that will bring about 347 apartments facing the central plaza. Macerich's redevelopment materials outline plans for restaurants, a 2-acre park, and a year-round lineup of outdoor programming meant to keep the district active beyond standard shopping hours, according to Macerich. The company is partnering with Crescent Communities on the residential portion and expects phased deliveries beginning in 2027.
Why It Matters for Broomfield
City leaders have framed the redevelopment as a long-term bet on Broomfield's tax base and on creating downtown-style gathering spots that can pull more regular visits along the U.S. 36 corridor. Local reporting notes that officials view FlatIron Crossing as a cornerstone economic engine, one they expect to help fund public services and support future growth, coverage that The Denver Gazette captured during a media tour of the project.
For everyday shoppers, the first visible changes will be inside the existing mall: more brand options arriving through 2026 as the new retailers open their doors. The bigger HiFi neighborhood, with its entertainment anchors and apartments, is on deck to roll out in phases starting in 2027, according to industry coverage and developer materials. Those keeping a close eye on opening dates can turn to ongoing industry reporting and the project's public documents for specific timelines, including coverage by BizWest and analysis from ICSC.
