Allen, Texas outlet mall: 4 new stores, Chuck E. Cheese opening

ALLEN, Texas – Four new stores, an ice cream place and a Chuck E. Cheese's are coming to Allen Premium Outlets outdoor mall later this year.

Chubbies, Vera Bradley, Earthbound Trading Company and Baseballism will open this fall. Ked's Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes, an ice cream parlor specializing in flavors from around the world, will also open this fall, joining the fun-for-kids restaurant Chuck E. Cheese.

Allen Premium Outlets, which is owned by the Simon Company, announced the new stores Thursday.

Chubbies is a clothing line specializing in “shorts”. Vera Bradley offers handbags, backpacks and various other accessories. Earthbound Trading Company, which began as a stone and mineral store, specializes in free spirited gifts and fashion. Baseballism is a sportswear brand focused on baseball shirts, hats and accessories. Baseballism currently has a store on Texas Live! development near Rangers' Globe life field.

Exact opening dates for the mall's new offerings have not been announced. At least two of the store locations are in the mall the most current map: Chubbies and Vera Bradley will be located along the west side of the mall next to the Coach outlet store.