The Saint Louis Galleria is tearing into its old Nordstrom and betting that a flashy, “experiential” makeover will lure shoppers back. Construction crews are busy inside the former two-story department store in Richmond Heights, with heavy equipment, demolition work and fresh build-out all visible to anyone strolling past the old anchor space.
Construction At The Galleria
According to the St. Louis Business Journal, workers are actively converting the entire two-floor Nordstrom footprint into a new experiential retail concept that will occupy the full space. The Business Journal reports that the Galleria has been under occupancy pressure in recent years, with the mall sitting at about 83% occupancy in 2025, and ownership has been hunting for larger experiential tenants to boost visits. The outlet notes that this project fits into a broader strategy to re-purpose big-box anchors rather than let them sit empty.
Who’s Moving In
Nordstrom shut down its Galleria store in August 2025, closing a long-running anchor…..