At least 10 Greater Houston area Shoe Carnival locations are poised for a name change by back-to-school season in 2026. The national retailer offers both name brand and private label merchandise including footwear and accessories, according to its website.
The Big Picture
Board members with the family footwear retailer Shoe Carnival announced Nov. 13 they unanimously voted to change the company name to Shoe Station, subject to approval from company shareholders ahead of its annual meeting in June 2026.
President and CEO Mark Worden said in a news release the name change reflects the company’s foundation for becoming the nation’s leading family footwear retailer.
“Today marks a pivotal moment for our company,” Worden said. “Shoe Station is winning, growing comps, expanding margins and capturing new customers.”
Zooming in
The company expects more than 90% of its fleet to operate as Shoe Station by the end of fiscal year 2028, with the remaining locations up for evaluation that could end in being repositioned for an outlet or closure.
During FY 2025, at least 100 stores reflect the new name, according to the news release. The following shoe stores are in the Greater Houston area, the list is not comprehensive:
- Northline Commons, 4436 Hwy. 290, Houston
- Gulfgate Shopping Center, 512 Gulfgate Center Mall, Houston
- Northwest Marketplace, 13784 Hwy. 290, Houston
- Southway Shopping Center, 8032 S. Gessner Road, Houston
- Almeda Crossing Shopping Center, 10011 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston
- Deerbrook Marketplace, 20506 Hwy. 59 N., Humble
- Price Plaza, 20280 Katy Freeway, Ste. A, Katy
- Victory Lakes Town Center, 2544 Gulf Freeway S., League City
- Conroe Marketplace Shopping Center, 2812 I-45 N., Conroe
