Malouf’s ending 75-year Lubbock run, closing due to challenging market, keeping DFW shop

Malouf’s, a Lubbock staple since 1949, is beginning the closing process for the store at 8201 Quaker Ave., Suite 130, the company announced in a news release Monday. The family-owned store, initially operated by John B. Malouf until his passing in 2015, was known for quality fashion, tailoring, consultations and shopping.

“The high-end, luxury retail business, after COVID, it’s become more of a challenge in smaller markets,” said Tripp Gleghorn, store manager. “It’s a sad decision all around. We’ve got a tight-knit family here. Ultimately, when trying to operate a business, you have to make a tough decision.”

While a final day of business has not been chosen, the closing sale will begin on Thursday, Oct. 31. The sale will include apparel, accessories and store fixtures. Mack Owen, of Owen PR, said the store would close once everything has sold. Owen expected “the store to close very soon this year,” he stated in an email.