If you live in Harvest or Pecan Square, the wait is almost over. Tom Thumb officially broke ground on January 28, 2025, on its new 63,000-square-foot grocery store at Harvest Town Center - and it's set to open in Spring 2026.
Located at 1046 Market Way in Argyle, right at the northwest corner of I-35W and FM 407, this isn't just another grocery store. It's the anchor tenant that Harvest and Pecan Square residents have been waiting for since they moved into the area.
What You're Getting
This won't be a scaled-down neighborhood market. Tom Thumb is bringing a full-service grocery experience with everything you'd expect from a flagship location:
Fresh Departments:
- Full-service bakery
- Deli counter
- Meat & seafood department
- Produce section
- Floral department
Convenience Features:
- In-store Starbucks coffee kiosk
- Full-service pharmacy with drive-thru
- Drive-Up-N-Go™ grocery pickup (order online, pick up curbside)
The 63,000 square feet puts this store on par with Tom Thumb's other major North Texas locations - plenty of space for a full product selection without feeling overwhelming.
Construction Timeline
January 28, 2025: Groundbreaking ceremony held with Argyle officials, Hillwood executives, and Ridgemont Construction
Now through Spring 2026: Construction underway (approximately 15-16 months total)
Spring 2026: Expected grand opening
The $12.6 million project is being built by Irving-based Ridgemont Construction Company in partnership with Hillwood, with financing from Frost Bank.
Harvest Town Center is Growing
Tom Thumb won't be alone. Harvest Town Center is already home to several businesses that opened over the past year:
- McDonald's (now open)
- Chick-fil-A (now open)
- Chase Bank (now open)
And this is just Phase 1. Additional restaurants and another bank are planned for Phase 2, with the full Harvest Town Center projected to span 138,000 square feet of retail space.
Why Argyle? Why Now?
The numbers tell the story. Hillwood's two master-planned communities in the immediate area - Harvest in Argyle (4,000 homes) and Pecan Square in Northlake (3,100 homes) - represent over 7,000 households that need convenient grocery access.
"The profusion of new homes is one factor that attracted Tom Thumb to the area," said Christy Lara, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Albertsons (Tom Thumb's parent company).
And it's not just about existing residents. The I-35W corridor through southern Denton County is experiencing unprecedented growth:
- Hillwood's Landmark development (just south of Harvest) will bring 6,000 homes and 3,000 multifamily units to Denton
- The Heritage Tract across from Landmark is planning additional retail and a Baylor Scott & White medical facility
- The Heath Tract at I-35W and FM 407 is being developed for mixed-use
- The Monarch development will add 278 townhomes and 472,000 square feet of retail
Tom Thumb is positioning itself at the center of what will be one of the most significant retail corridors in North Texas over the next decade.
The Alliance Connection
Harvest Town Center isn't just an Argyle story - it's an Alliance corridor story.
Guy Grivas, Vice President of Retail at Hillwood, noted: "We are excited to collaborate with Tom Thumb on their expansion within AllianceTexas. This highly anticipated new location will anchor Harvest Town Center, providing convenient access to a full-service grocer for the residents of Hillwood Communities' award-winning developments."
The Harvest and Pecan Square communities are part of Hillwood's broader AllianceTexas vision - creating integrated live-work-play environments that attract families and businesses to the region. The Tom Thumb groundbreaking is proof that major retailers see the long-term potential here.
What This Means for You
If you live in Harvest or Pecan Square: No more driving to Denton, Flower Mound, or Trophy Club for groceries. Spring 2026 can't come soon enough.
If you're considering moving to the area: The arrival of a full-service grocery store (plus the growing retail options at Harvest Town Center) eliminates one of the biggest concerns for families moving to newly developed areas - access to everyday amenities.
If you're watching the Alliance corridor: Tom Thumb's $12.6 million investment is a vote of confidence in the region's growth trajectory. When major grocers commit, other retailers follow.
What to Watch For
Over the next 15 months, you'll see the Tom Thumb building take shape at the corner of I-35W and FM 407. Construction is already underway, and Ridgemont Construction has a solid track record of delivering projects on time.
As we get closer to the Spring 2026 opening, expect to see hiring announcements for store positions - typically 100-150 jobs for a store this size, including management, pharmacy staff, department managers, and front-end team members.
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Follow Alliance Network for updates on Phase 2 of Harvest Town Center. With Tom Thumb opening in Spring 2026, expect announcements about additional restaurants and retail tenants to follow shortly.
What are you most excited about? The pharmacy? The Starbucks? Just having a grocery store within 5 minutes? Drop a comment below.
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette, Community Impact, Dallas Business Journal, Hillwood
