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Four retailers including Wrangler sign leases at South Congress redevelopment

July 21, 2026

  • What: Four retailers have signed leases at a new redevelopment on South Congress Avenue.
  • Who: Wrangler is among the four retailers that have committed to leases.
  • Where: The leases cover space at the lot that formerly housed Vespaio and Chapulin Cantina on South Congress Avenue.
  • Why it matters: The commitments mark continued retail turnover on South Congress, and additional space remains available next door for lease.

Four retailers have signed leases at the redevelopment taking shape on South Congress Avenue, with Wrangler among the tenants. The site occupies the lot where Vespaio and Chapulin Cantina once stood.

Construction and leasing activity are ongoing at the property, and adjacent space remains available for prospective tenants. Leasing signs and planning at the site indicate the project is moving forward.

The Austin Business Journal included its ranking of local retail real estate brokers with the coverage of the leases. That ranking accompanied the report on the new tenants and available space.

No additional tenant names or lease terms were provided in the coverage. The development represents another change to the retail mix along South Congress Avenue as spaces formerly occupied by established restaurants transition to new retail uses.

Sources

  • Business journal article