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City officials plan to open a “retail destination” in Celina’s future Downtown Center, said Anthony Satarino, executive director of the Celina Economic Development Corporation.
The store will serve as both a retail location for Celina-themed merchandise and a hub for information about downtown, he said.
Satarino presented information about the store at an Aug. 11 Celina City Council meeting.
The details
The store will occupy roughly 1,200 square feet within the Downtown Center, which is under construction as of mid-2026 with a public opening planned for Feb. 2027, according to Satarino’s presentation.
Goods sold at the store could include clothing, toys and home goods, per the presentation.
Officials plan to work with local vendors when determining the inventory of the store, Satarino said.
“We don’t want this to serve as competition,” he said. “We want this to complement downtown.”
Officials also envision the store as a community gathering space. Possible features at the store include:
“We want this a place that tells not only Celina’s story but also encourages people to spend more time downtown,” Satarino said.
How it works
City officials plan to hire a private operator to run the store, Satarino said.
The private operator would be responsible for the initial inventory investment as well as the day-to-day cost of operations, and the city would receive 10-20% of the store’s revenue, according to his presentation.
Officials are targeting a Feb. 1 grand opening so the store can open alongside the rest of the Downtown Center, per the presentation.
