CBL Properties adds several retailers at West County Center in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO CBL Properties has added new retailers and restaurants joining West County Center.

Construction is underway on The Cheesecake Factory, located in West County Center’s prominent Restaurant Village, and is expected to open this fall. In addition to The Cheesecake Factory, a first-to-market new restaurant concept is expected to be announced in the coming months.

“The Cheesecake Factory is very pleased to be opening a restaurant at West County Center, allowing us to serve West County families and visitors,” said David Overton, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of The Cheesecake Factory Inc. “The Cheesecake Factory has enjoyed being a part of the greater St. Louis area since first opening there in 2002, and we look forward to being a part of the Des Peres community.”

In early May, POP MART opened its first Missouri location and its first store in CBL’s portfolio at West County Center. Known for its designer toy characters, limited editions, and collaborations, POP MART is one of the hottest brands in the world, and a significant driver of Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha mall traffic.

“With more than 7.1 million annual visitors, 98% occupancy and sales just under $900 per s/f, West County Center is one of CBL’s top properties, and recent leasing activity underscores its dominant position in the broader St. Louis market,” said Stephen Lebovitz, chief executive officer, CBL Properties. “The addition of The Cheesecake Factory and so many exciting, new retailers over the next few months will only enhance West County’s position in the market.”

In addition to the recent openings of POP MART and Foot Locker, several other retailers, including Levi’s, L’Occitane, Perfumania, and Urban Outfitters will celebrate their grand openings this year. Two existing retailers, American Eagle Outfitters and Victoria’s Secret, are investing in their stores at West County Center through renovations that are also set to debut later this year.