Ulta Beauty to Begin Retail Build-Out at Montgomery Plaza in Fort Worth’s West 7th District
Fort Worth’s West 7th shopping district will soon welcome a major new retail conversion: Ulta Beauty at Montgomery Plaza. The national beauty retailer is planning a tenant improvement and retail build-out that signals continued investment in the city’s core retail corridors. For developers, contractors and subcontractors watching Fort Worth retail construction, the project is notable for its scope and timeline.
Project overview: Ulta Beauty at Montgomery Plaza and the retail build-out
According to building permit filings, Ulta Beauty plans to remodel an 8,548-square-foot space at Montgomery Plaza, located at 2600 West 7th Street. The commercial build-out carries an estimated permit valuation of $812,000 and is currently pending review with the City of Fort Worth. This retail build-out will convert existing shell space into a full Ulta Beauty store — a tenant improvement program that typically includes new storefronts, interior partitions, finishes, mechanical/electrical upgrades and specialty cosmetic retail fixtures.
Schedule and construction timeline for the West 7th Ulta Beauty
Paperwork on file with state filings indicates the Ulta Beauty at Montgomery Plaza retail build-out is slated to begin in February 2026 with an anticipated completion in June 2026. That timeline places the project in the category of a short-term commercial TI (tenant improvement) with concentrated interior work and coordination with the landlord for common-area interface, signage and loading operations.
Design and build team working on the Ulta build-out
The retailer has engaged RGLA Solutions, Inc. of Schiller Park, Illinois, as the design firm for the Ulta Beauty project in Fort Worth. RGLA is responsible for preparing construction documents, coordinating code compliance and supporting contractor bidding for the tenant improvement scope. With a clear schedule and permit review ongoing, general contractors specializing in retail TI work will likely be invited to bid on the interior package once approved as an Ulta Beauty contractor.
Construction implications for Montgomery Plaza and West 7th
The Ulta build-out represents both an activation of vacant retail space and a vote of confidence in Montgomery Plaza and the West 7th retail market. Retail build-outs of this scale typically involve multi-trade interiors teams — drywall, millwork, MEP, fire/life safety, and specialty fixtures — and require careful staging in an active mixed-use center. Neighbors and property management will coordinate hours, deliveries and waste removal to minimize disruption to existing tenants and customers while work is underway.
About the property owner — Kimco Realty and its DFW holdings
Montgomery Plaza is owned and managed by Kimco Realty, a national owner/operator of open-air shopping centers. Kimco lists Montgomery Plaza among its DFW properties and provides leasing and property contacts for the center. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Kimco manages multiple retail centers and grocery-anchored properties that serve a range of neighborhood and regional retail needs.
Other Kimco properties around Dallas–Fort Worth
Kimco’s local portfolio includes several DFW centers that reflect the company’s grocery-anchored and community shopping center strategy. Examples of Kimco properties in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area include Preston Forest Village in North Dallas, Cityplace Market in Dallas, Kroger Plaza in Mesquite, Lake Prairie Towne Crossing in Grand Prairie, and Accent Plaza in Plano. These centers demonstrate Kimco’s active holdings across multiple DFW submarkets and its role as a long-term owner and leasing partner.
What contractors and subcontractors should know
Contractors tracking upcoming retail construction should note the project’s condensed schedule and TI-style scope. Early engagement for pricing and logistics, verification of finish schedules, and coordination with Kimco’s property management team will be critical to keeping the Ulta Beauty build-out on schedule. Firms with experience in cosmetic retail fixtures, specialized retail MEP, and fast-track interior finishes are likely to be in demand.
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