# Watch: Dave & Buster’s are filling abandoned Sears locations

Published 2018-02-08 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Dave & Buster’s is looking to grow by at least 14% in 2018, placing 14 new locations or more. Malls nationwide see brands like Dave & Buster’s as essential for generating and maintaining foot traffic. Dave & Buster’s is snapping up prime real estate once occupied by retail giants like Sears. At least 7 of…

Dave & Buster’s is looking to grow by at least 14% in 2018, placing 14 new locations or more. Malls nationwide see brands like Dave & Buster’s as essential for generating and maintaining foot traffic. Dave & Buster’s is snapping up prime real estate once occupied by retail giants like Sears. At least 7 of their newest locations will be in previous malls, and D&B is experimenting with variable location sizes to fit their new spots.

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