Johnston & Murphy is embarking on opening another retail and factory outlet in the Greater Houston region. According to a recently filed permit, the new footwear store is expected to open in the First Colony Mall at 16535 Southwest Fwy, Space 360.
The permit further details that construction on the new Johnston and Murphy is slated to start next month and wrap up by the end of July. If all goes well with permitting and the estimated $583,000 construction project, the new Johnston and Murphy storefront should be open before the end of summer.
The 2,000 square-foot space is getting a host of renovations, including a full electrical remodel of the existing tenant space within the enclosed mall. The brand’s products are currently being sold at the Dillard’s department store inside the mall.
Though this is only the third location in the Greater Houston area, Johnston and Murphy comes with a long history. The brand was founded by William J. Dudley in Newark, New Jersey, in 1850. Famous as “Shoemaker to the Presidents,” the brand has crafted custom footwear for every U.S. president starting with Millard Fillmore. Today, as part of Genesco, it operates from Nashville, Tennessee.
What Now Houston reached out to Genesco’s Vice President of Store Planning and Construction, Clayton Graves, to find out more details about the upcoming addition to the First Colony Mall. Graves was also listed as the tenant on the permit. Unfortunately, we did not hear back from Graves by the time of this publication.
The brand operates more than 170 retail Johnston and Murphy stores across the United States, with products also sold in over 3,000 specialty and department stores globally. There are 6 standalone retail and factory outlet locations in Texas, two of which are in Houston.
Johnston and Murphy is best known for classic, high-quality men’s footwear, including dress shoes, casual loafers, and sneakers. The premium retailer also offers an extensive line of men’s apparel, such as outerwear, shirts, and pants, alongside accessories like leather belts, wallets, and briefcases.
Johnston & Murphy is anticipated to open in the First Colony Mall at 16535 Southwest Fwy, Space 360, before the end of this summer.
