CBL Properties Announces Significant New Leasing Activity at West County Center in St. Louis, Missouri

Additions include several high-profile retailers and The Cheesecake Factory^®

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) announced exciting new retailers and restaurants joining West County Center in St. Louis, MO.

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 Incorporated. “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 iconic designer toy characters, limited editions, and unexpected 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 square foot, 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.

About CBL Properties

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL’s owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 55 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 25 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. For more information visit cblproperties.com.

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