Houston Premium Outlets
An outlet shopping center in Cypress, Texas, developed and owned by Simon Property Group.
Last updated August 22, 2026
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Overview
Houston Premium Outlets is an outlet shopping center in Cypress, Texas, northwest of Houston. The property is positioned near U.S. Route 290 and the Fairfield Place Drive exit, serving shoppers in the Cypress-Fairbanks area and the wider Houston metropolitan region. It was developed and is owned by Simon Property Group, the major U.S. retail-property company that operates a large portfolio of shopping centers and outlet destinations. Construction began in May 2007, and the center opened on March 27, 2008, with 120 outlet stores. The property occupies approximately 3.6 million square feet of land and contains roughly 430,000 square feet of retail space. Its physical design is a one-story, open-air complex organized into three wings, with the principal entrance on the southern side. The center is surrounded by the Fairfield community and benefits from access to a major regional roadway. As an outlet center, Houston Premium Outlets brings together factory and outlet formats of national apparel, footwear, accessories, and lifestyle brands. Its tenant mix has evolved over time rather than remaining fixed. A major renovation in 2018 expanded or refreshed the offering and added an Old Navy location and a Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. In March 2022, LongHorn Steakhouse opened at the property, becoming the mall's first dine-in restaurant and adding a conventional food-service component to a center historically focused on retail shopping. The property has also participated in community-oriented activity. In April 2022, it began a recycling and sustainability program in cooperation with Cypress Ranch High School and the nearby Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. The initiative connected the shopping center with local education and environmental-awareness efforts. Public reporting about the center has also included several isolated security incidents, including a 2018 parking-lot shooting in which the victim suffered minor injuries, theft of merchandise in 2019, a 2020 police search involving alleged inappropriate recordings at a store, and a 2021 theft involving saws and catalytic converters. These reports describe incidents at or associated with the property and do not by themselves establish a broader institutional scandal. Houston Premium Outlets remains primarily a regional outlet-shopping destination rather than a separately listed company or an independently reporting corporate entity.
History
Houston Premium Outlets was developed by Simon Property Group as an outlet-shopping destination for the Cypress area and the broader Houston region. Construction began in May 2007. The project opened to the public on March 27, 2008, with 120 outlet stores, establishing a large branded-discount retail center near U.S. Route 290 and Fairfield Place Drive. The center occupies about 3.6 million square feet of land and provides approximately 430,000 square feet of retail space. Its architecture is a one-story, open-air arrangement divided into three wings, with the main entrance located on the southern side. The site is adjacent to the Fairfield community, integrating the shopping destination into a rapidly developed suburban area of northwest Houston. Houston Premium Outlets continued to operate as a branded outlet center, with its store mix changing over time. In 2018, the property underwent major renovations. The work was accompanied by the addition of an Old Navy store and a Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, strengthening its apparel-oriented outlet assortment. The property's amenities later expanded beyond shopping. LongHorn Steakhouse opened in March 2022 and was identified as the first dine-in restaurant at the center. In April of the same year, Houston Premium Outlets launched a recycling and sustainability program in partnership with Cypress Ranch High School and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. This program gave the center a community and environmental-engagement role in addition to its retail function. The center has periodically appeared in local crime reporting. Reported incidents include a 2018 shooting in the parking lot, a 2019 merchandise theft, a 2020 police search involving alleged inappropriate recordings at Finish Line, and a 2021 theft involving saws and catalytic converters. Available reference material presents these as discrete incidents rather than as evidence of a corporate scandal, regulatory case, or persistent institutional misconduct. The property is owned by Simon Property Group and remains an operating outlet mall.
- 2022
First dine-in restaurant opens
[1]LongHorn Steakhouse opened in March 2022 as the first dine-in restaurant at the center.
- 2022
Sustainability partnership begins
[1]The center began a recycling and sustainability program with Cypress Ranch High School and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in April 2022.
- 2018
Major renovation and tenant additions
[1]The center underwent major renovations and added Old Navy and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store locations.
- 2008
Center opens
[1]Houston Premium Outlets opened on March 27, 2008, with 120 outlet stores.
- 2007
Construction begins
[1]Construction of Houston Premium Outlets began in May 2007.
Products and positioning
A large open-air outlet shopping center offering branded merchandise through factory and outlet stores, with a regional customer base in the Houston area.
Outlet shopping · 2008
Outlet retail stores
Houston Premium Outlets is primarily a multi-tenant retail destination rather than a producer of goods. Its core offering is a collection of outlet and factory-store formats selling branded apparel, shoes, accessories, home products, and other lifestyle merchandise, generally aimed at value-conscious shoppers seeking discounted or outlet-specific assortments.
Apparel outlet store · 2018
Old Navy
Old Navy was added as part of the center's 2018 renovation and tenant expansion. Its presence broadened the apparel mix with casual clothing and accessories positioned toward family and value-oriented shoppers.
Fashion outlet store · 2018
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
The Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store was another addition associated with the 2018 renovation. It brought a well-known American fashion label's factory-store format to the center, complementing the property's premium outlet positioning.
Restaurant · 2022
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse opened at Houston Premium Outlets in March 2022. It was the first dine-in restaurant identified as operating at the center and expanded the property beyond shopping-focused tenant uses.
Marketing campaigns
- 2022Recycling and sustainability program
Cypress, Texas · Houston metropolitan area
Houston Premium Outlets partnered with Cypress Ranch High School and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District on a program promoting recycling and sustainability.
Brand decisions
2022
Addition of first dine-in restaurantProduct launchBackground
The property historically operated primarily as an outlet-shopping destination without a dine-in restaurant.
Action taken
LongHorn Steakhouse opened a location at the center in March 2022.
Aftermath
The opening diversified the center's tenant mix and added a sit-down dining option for visitors.
2018
Major property renovation and tenant refreshStrategyBackground
The outlet center refreshed its physical environment and retail mix several years after opening.
Action taken
Houston Premium Outlets carried out major renovations and added Old Navy and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store locations.
Aftermath
The renovation expanded the apparel offering and updated the center's tenant proposition.
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