AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Station Twelve, a new, upscale shopping center coming to Amherst, announced 12 businesses that will be opening in 2026.
The 12 businesses include:
- Williams Sonoma
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- Rowan
- Pottery Barn
- Oola Bowls
- Just Salad
- gorjana
- FP Movement
- Free People
- EVEREVE
- Anthropologie
- Alo Yoga
“Sharing this tenant lineup is incredibly meaningful to us, and we’re excited to bring several new brands to the market,” said Dick Marks, Vice Chairman, WS Development. “The Town of Amherst and the Buffalo area have always deserved something remarkable, and we’ve remained steadfast in our commitment to get this project right for the community.”
Amherst Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin tells me he’s “ecstatic” about the announcement.
“Very exciting for us. It’s a long time coming. This is super exciting for Amherst,” said Lavin. “I’m an optimist. It’s going to open, right? And we're excited that it's going to open right here in Amherst.”
“Are you sure this will stay on track because we've seen so much delay here?” I asked.
“I would say you can't compel somebody, but you can encourage them. So we're going to do everything we can to find partners with WS Development to move this process along as best we can,” he said. “The town's going to take action to make sure it gets here as quickly as possible. But again, I don't know who expected a pandemic, and we had one, so I can’t say for sure.”
WATCH: Station Twelve announces 12 businesses opening in new Amherst shopping center
The Station Twelve buildings have been ready for some time, so now it's a matter of getting the stores and vendors up and running.
“What do you do to keep in check and make sure that you know what they promised is going to happen?” I asked.
“Communication – communication,“ he said. “Two ways, back and forth, and that's how we are going to get this problem solved.”
I was told on Friday that no one from Station Twelve was available for comment.
According to developers and the town, businesses are planning to open late next year, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
The next phase of the project is to build green space for community gatherings. When Station Twelve is completed, it will feature curated dining and retail offerings, public art, and 10,000 square feet of green space for community gatherings.
Station Twelve was announced years ago. A Costco is also supposed to be built nearby, but residents have not noticed much progress with that project either.
We spoke with the Amherst Town Supervisor about both projects, which you can watch directly below.
WATCH: What's the hold-up with Costco and Station 12 projects in Amherst?
