San Antonio has seven major shopping malls within the SA area
plus many smaller strip malls that specialize in "one of a kind"
items.
For the adventurous shopper, there are outlet malls in nearby New
Braunfels TX, and another set of outlet malls further north San Marcos, TX,
located about 50 miles from Lackland. They are easy access by taking
IH 35 North towards Austin and watching for the exit signs.
Department
store chains include Dillard's, JC Penney, Foleys, Sears, Bealls, Macy's, and
Saks Fifth Avenue.
Discount stores include Target, Super Target, Walmart,
Super Walmart, Sam's clubs, and Costco.
Other mid range stores include
Kohls, Mervyns, and Marshalls.
Dollar type stores are
everywhere.
The primary grocery chain is HEB, but there are smaller food
stores as well. Sam's Club, Super Walmart, Super Target, and Costco
offer groceries and other household items.