Battlefield Mall adds new stores, others relocate

A new construction project under way in the Sears wing at Battlefield Mall will house Steve & Barry's, a collegiate sportswear store for men, women and children. The Battlefield Mall Steve & Barry's is the first in southwest Missouri. Steve & Barry's is expected to open for business in the fourth quarter of this year, according to a news release from Simon Property Group.

Other retailers that have recently opened shop in Battlefield Mall are Aeropostale, Ann Taylor Loft, Coldwater Creek, Jos. A. Bank and Kay Jewelers.

"By adding these new retail stores to our mall, we provide our shoppers with the highest-quality shopping experience," said Christine Moses, director of mall marketing at Battlefield Mall, in a news release. "The opening of Steve & Barry's supports our pledge to provide our shoppers with those quality retail stores that they want to visit, and offer a variety of stores that give our shoppers more choice.

Also by the fourth quarter, existing Battlefield Mall tenant Kirkland's will move to a larger store. The expansion will allow Kirkland's to carry a larger selection of home decorations and furniture.

Other businesses have relocated within the mall, including Gift Attic, Fastbreak Sports, FootLocker and Savvi Formal Wear (formerly Gingiss Formal Wear).

Simon Property Group is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, development and management of income-producing properties, primarily regional malls and shopping centers. Simon has its headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. Through subsidiary partnerships, it owns or has an interest in 247 properties in North America.