How Dillard’s anchors a Columbia shopping trip at Columbiana Centre

If you plan a department-store run in the Columbia metro, odds are you are talking about a Harbison Boulevard loop that starts or ends at Dillard’s at Columbiana Centre. It is the full-line fashion anchor that still pulls shoppers into the mall proper, even as off‑price and big-box options have filled in all around the interchange. Pair it with Belk, JCPenney, and a quick hop across Harbison to Nordstrom Rack, and you have the four-stop circuit most locals actually use.

Dillard’s sits inside Columbiana Centre at 100 Columbiana Circle, Columbia, SC 29212, with a direct exterior entrance and an interior mall entrance. The store lists a main line at (803) 732-7037. For a typical week, posted hours run Monday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, which syncs closely with the mall’s schedule for most days. If you prefer a quick in‑and‑out, Dillard’s supports Buy Online, In‑Store/Curbside Pickup so you can order first, then park right by the Dillard’s doors instead of threading the common areas.

Inside, the Columbiana location carries prestige beauty alongside house-label apparel. The store’s Featured Brands roster includes Chanel Beauty, Dior Beauty, Jo Malone London, Prada Beauty, and Shiseido, which matters if you want to test shades in person rather than gamble on a shipment. Services posted for this store include Free Beauty Services, Bra Fitting, Custom Suiting & Tailoring, Watch Adjustments, Jewelry Soldering, Shoe Fittings, and IMBOX shoe protection, so you can solve sizing, hem, and clasp issues in one visit. There is also a James Avery jewelry counter tied to this Dillard’s location for shoppers who use that brand’s charms and repairs.

The Harbison loop details that save time: mall hours, doors, and parking

Columbiana Centre posts mall hours of Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Dillard’s, Belk, and JCPenney may run a touch later than the common-area hours on certain days, but the pattern above is what you will see week to week. If you walk for exercise, the mall opens its doors to walkers at 10:00 AM Monday–Saturday and 11:00 AM Sunday, which gives you a head start before the retailers raise gates.

Parking remains simple: general surface parking is complimentary throughout the property. Columbiana Centre also offers Preferred Paid Parking in marked spaces, managed by 12 Oaks. Rates posted for the Columbiana program read $2.45 for 0–1 hours, $4.45 for 1–2 hours, $6.45 for 2–3 hours, $8.45 for 3–4 hours, and a $10.45 daily max at 4+ hours, with enforcement listed 24/7. If you like a guaranteed spot close to your entrance on peak weekends, that small fee may be worthwhile; if not, free lots still circle the building on all sides.

Two other practical site details are easy to miss if you usually head straight for Dillard’s. First, the mall’s designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up points sit outside the Food Court doors and at the entrance by Red Robin and Dave & Buster’s, which keeps the Harbison Boulevard curb from jamming up. Second, there are bike racks outside the entrance between JCPenney and Dillard’s. Families should also clock that the children’s play area sits by JCPenney and there is a carousel in the Food Court, useful if you need a few minutes of kid diversion before you decide between counters in cosmetics.

Curbside and pick-up logistics also vary by tenant. The mall’s centralized curbside pickup zone is posted between JCPenney and Red Robin, while individual anchors signpost their own exterior doors if they support store‑run curbside. If you have a dead battery or locked keys after a long afternoon of stops, mall security lists jump starts and escorts on request at 803‑828‑6648.

What Dillard’s offers here that changes your shopping calculus

Why does Dillard’s still anchor the planned Columbia retail run when off‑price and online are everywhere? At this particular store, two things stand out. First, the sales floor mixes national designers with the retailer’s own labels in a way that suits event shopping. If you are hunting for a dress with matching wrap and clutch or a men’s suit with on‑site hemming rather than a third‑party tailor a week later, those Custom Suiting & Tailoring and Shoe Fittings services are on the menu without adding another stop. Second, the premium beauty assortment at this location lets you test fragrances and formulas that smaller counters in the market do not stock. Posting Chanel Beauty, Dior Beauty, and Jo Malone London in the same building is exactly what consolidates the errand.

The timing also lines up. With Dillard’s open 11:00 AM–8:00 PM most weekdays and Saturdays, you can start there, then sweep the rest of the anchor set without fighting late‑day closures. If you prefer to clip the list with pickups, Dillard’s publishes Buy Online, In‑Store/Curbside Pickup at this store, Belk runs a similar program and even notes its pickup counter placement in the store, and JCPenney’s same‑day pickup policy asks that you place orders at least two hours before the store’s closing time. Those are material time savers when you are crossing Harbison to off‑price or swinging back for returns.

For beauty or gifts, the in‑store services are the differentiator. Dillard’s lists Free Beauty Services and Fragrance Sampling alongside Gift Wrapping, plus small fixes like Watch Adjustments and Sunglass Cleaning/adjustments. In practice, that means you can walk a wedding‑guest outfit through fit, accessories, and perfume in a single rotation without leaving the anchor wing. It also means you can pick up a James Avery charm and have it boxed, rather than juggling pieces yourself.

Stacking Dillard’s against Belk, JCPenney, and Harbison’s off‑price pull

Columbiana Centre’s department‑store lineup remains unusually strong for a one‑mall market. Belk operates two fronts inside the center, including a Belk Men’s location, which helps if your list is tailored suits and dress shirts rather than women’s shoes. Belk posts store hours of Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, and it notes curbside and in‑store pickup with the pickup counter set in Fashion Jewelry and Fashion Accessories. If you need a cut or blowout before a downtown dinner, Belk also houses a Carmen! Carmen! Prestige Salon & Spa inside the mall footprint.

JCPenney at 100 Columbiana Cir, #102, lists hours of Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. It supports Free Same‑Day Pickup with the order placed at least two hours before close, and the store still runs in‑house Salon, Portraits by Lifetouch, and a staffed Jewelry department. If you are price‑anchoring school clothes or basics, the cadence of Penney promotions matched with a pickup on your way back to the interstate often beats waiting on delivery windows.

Across Harbison Boulevard in Harbison Court, Nordstrom Rack at 278 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29212, posts Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. It offers Buy Online & Pick Up in Store and accepts free in‑store returns for online Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack purchases. For many Columbia shoppers, that Rack stop is how you round out a Dillard’s cosmetics or suiting trip with off‑price denim, sneakers, or a backup dress option, all without leaving the Harbison cluster.

Put together, here is how the four stops compare in one glance.

One more piece to your plan is where you will put the car. The center’s Preferred Paid Parking program near key entrances prices by stay length, starting at $2.45 for the first hour and capping at $10.45 for 4 hours or more, while complimentary parking fills the rest of the lots. Enforcement is listed around the clock, so if you prefer to skip the scan‑to‑pay step, stick with the free rows farther from the doors and walk in. If you are wrangling kids or a garment bag from alterations, the paid row can justify itself on a Saturday afternoon.

Make the circuit work on a real Saturday

If your list is cosmetics, a men’s dress shirt, and a couple of off‑price picks, start with Dillard’s beauty counters at open. You will find Chanel and Dior staffed for shade matches and fragrance testing, plus Free Beauty Services if you want a quick brow or skin consult. If you wind up buying a gift fragrance, ask for a gift‑box wrap so it does not get scratched in the rest of the run. If a new suit is on the docket, take the jacket to Custom Suiting & Tailoring before you leave that department so your hem or sleeve plan is set.

Next, cut across to Belk Men’s if your list includes ties, shoes, or a second brand for suiting. Belk’s posted hours of 10:00 AM–8:00 PM most days give you a small buffer if you started the morning early. If your spouse or kids need a haircut before a downtown reservation, the Carmen! Carmen! salon in the Belk footprint takes that off your plate without leaving the property. If lines stack up, remember the center posts a children’s play area by JCPenney and a carousel in the Food Court to manage a few restless minutes.

From there, cross the common area to JCPenney to pick up any order you scheduled earlier in the day. The Free Same‑Day Pickup language spells out that you should place the order at least two hours before closing. That timing matters if you want to drive home with everything today rather than return tomorrow. If nothing is on hold, it is still useful to run JCP’s shoe or basics aisles before you leave in case the discount stack is strong.

Finally, if you want a second price point or a backup dress without ordering online first, head across Harbison Boulevard to Nordstrom Rack at 278 Harbison Boulevard. The Rack’s 10:00 AM–8:00 PM hours on Mondays through Saturdays and acceptance of free in‑store returns for online Nordstrom and Rack orders mean you can pair that browse with a return errand in a single stop. Combine that with Columbiana Centre’s rideshare zones at the Food Court and Dave & Buster’s entrance if you are meeting friends for a late bite so you are not searching for your car at night.

Two last local tips keep the loop smooth. If you plan to walk a lap before the stores open, mall walker doors start at 10:00 AM Monday–Saturday and 11:00 AM Sunday, so you can time a coffee and be first at Dillard’s cosmetics when counters are quiet. And if something goes sideways in the lot, mall security lists 803‑828‑6648 for jump starts, safety escorts, and lost‑vehicle help, which beats flagging down a passerby.

Key things to know

• Dillard’s at Columbiana Centre posts Mon–Sat 11 AM–8 PM, Sun 12–6 PM; the mall’s common areas typically run Mon–Thu 11 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM, Sun 12–6 PM.
• General parking is free. Preferred Paid Parking near prime doors runs $2.45 for the first hour up to $10.45 for 4+ hours, enforced 24/7.
• Rideshare zones sit at the Food Court and the entrance by Red Robin and Dave & Buster’s. Bike racks are outside the entrance between JCPenney and Dillard’s.
• Dillard’s services at this store include Free Beauty Services, Bra Fitting, and Custom Suiting & Tailoring, plus watch and sunglass adjustments. The beauty floor features Chanel, Dior, and more.
• Belk operates two storefronts including Belk Men’s, with posted hours Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM; its pickup counter is in Fashion Jewelry & Accessories.
• JCPenney supports Free Same‑Day Pickup if you order 2+ hours before the store’s posted close; hours typically mirror the mall’s weekday cadence.
• Nordstrom Rack at 278 Harbison Blvd runs Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 12–6 PM, with free in‑store returns for online Nordstrom/Rack orders.

Reader Q&A

Where exactly is Dillard’s in Columbia and what are its hours?

Dillard’s is inside Columbiana Centre at 100 Columbiana Circle, Columbia, SC 29212, with its own exterior entrance and a mall entrance. The posted weekly schedule is Monday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, and the store’s main line is (803) 732-7037.

Is parking free at Columbiana Centre or do I have to pay?

General lot parking is complimentary throughout the property. The center also runs Preferred Paid Parking in marked spaces near prime doors, priced at $2.45 for the first hour up to $10.45 for 4 hours or more, with enforcement listed 24/7. Choose the free rows if you do not want to register and pay.

Can Dillard’s handle both beauty and tailoring in one visit?

At this location, yes. The store lists premium counters like Chanel, Dior, and Jo Malone London and offers Free Beauty Services, plus Custom Suiting & Tailoring, Bra Fitting, and small repairs like watch adjustments, so you can handle fit and finish on the same trip.

What if I want off‑price options after Dillard’s?

Harbison Court’s Nordstrom Rack at 278 Harbison Boulevard is about a minute across the boulevard. It posts 10:00 AM–8:00 PM Monday–Saturday and 12:00 PM–6:00 PM Sunday, supports Buy Online & Pick Up in Store, and accepts free in‑store returns for online Nordstrom and Rack orders.

Published: September 7, 2026