Retail

OVERVIEW

Retail is booming in Lea County! With retail trade area pull of over 141,000, Hobbs is Lea County’s largest city and the fastest-growing retail hub in the region.

Retail is one of Lea County’s top industries, employing over 3,000 people and constantly growing with the communities. With new shopping, dining, and hospitality opportunities, Lea County residents enjoy an increasingly wide variety and employers gain a qualified workforce.

The past few years have seen an increase in national brands choosing Lea County to open new branches, growing with the population and diversifying the options available to residents and employees.

Retail is a growing industry in Lea County, attracting restaurants, hotels, and shopping from brand names to small businesses!

HOBBS RANKS 4th IN THE STATE IN TOTAL SALES GENERATED, ONLY AFTER ALBUQUERQUE, SANTA FE, AND LAS CRUCES

Retail Market Profile

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Drylands Brewery has opened a second location at Zia Park Racetrack & Casino. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 16.
Martin Boot is currently constructing its second location in Hobbs (Joe Harvey Blvd), and should be open in early May.
Hilton Home2 is nearing completion and should be open in March.
Space Jump Trampoline Park is under construction and should be open by the end of March.
Hobbs Junction retail center is under construction and should be open by spring 2023.
HTeaO has purchased a pad site Grimes across from Burger King, and should break ground soon.
La Esperanza Meat Market is expanding to a location in North Hobbs (Navajo).
Parkside Strip Center (2) has broken ground on its N. Grimes location.
Entertainment venue to be located in Hobbs in 2023 (N. Grimes).

Retail

OVERVIEW

Retail Market Profile

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