Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck Loses Another Tenant

T-Mobile to close its doors at the mall this Sunday

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota is losing another long-time tenant, as T-Mobile has announced it will be permanently closing its store at the mall this Sunday, February 15th. The current T-Mobile staff will be joining the team at the T-Mobile location near the North Walmart. This closure comes on the heels of other recent store closures at the mall, including Eddie Bauer.

Why it matters

Kirkwood Mall has been facing challenges similar to many malls across the country, as more consumers shift to online shopping. The loss of another long-time tenant raises questions about the mall's ability to retain businesses and adapt to changing retail trends.

The details

According to a message shared on Bismarck People Reporting News and confirmed by a T-Mobile employee, the Kirkwood Mall T-Mobile location will be closing permanently this Sunday, February 15th. The current staff will be joining the T-Mobile team at the Haycreek Shop location near the North Walmart. Customers with unfinished business are encouraged to visit the store before it closes. In addition to the T-Mobile closure, the mall has also recently lost the Eddie Bauer store, which closed at the end of January after a long run at Kirkwood Mall.

  • T-Mobile's Kirkwood Mall location will permanently close on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Eddie Bauer closed its Kirkwood Mall store at the end of January 2026.

The players

Kirkwood Mall

A shopping mall located in Bismarck, North Dakota that has been facing challenges similar to many malls across the country as more consumers shift to online shopping.

T-Mobile

A major wireless telecommunications company that has operated a store at Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Eddie Bauer

An outdoor clothing and gear retailer that recently closed its long-running store at Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck.

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What’s next

The mall management has not yet confirmed who the new tenant will be to fill the vacant space left by the T-Mobile and Eddie Bauer closures.

The takeaway

The closure of long-time tenants like T-Mobile and Eddie Bauer at Kirkwood Mall highlights the ongoing challenges facing traditional shopping malls as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards e-commerce. The mall's ability to adapt and attract new businesses will be crucial to its long-term success.