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For Katy-area shoppers who love stocking up on candles, lotions, and seasonal fragrances, another Bath & Body Works location is on the way. The popular personal care and home fragrance retailer is preparing to open a store at Texas Heritage Marketplace, the $400 million shopping and dining development taking shape along Interstate 10 and Texas Heritage Parkway in west Katy.

The new store will be located at 1025 Texas Heritage Parkway, Suite 130, Katy, TX 77494, in Waller County, providing another shopping option for residents of Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, Firethorne, Cane Island, Cross Creek Ranch, and nearby communities.

Construction records provide a clearer picture of the retailer's plans, with a $275,000 interior buildout scheduled for early 2027. The addition comes as Texas Heritage Marketplace continues welcoming businesses to one of the largest new retail developments in the Katy area.

New Bath & Body Works in West Katy Scheduled for Spring 2027 Construction

According to project information filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new Bath & Body Works will occupy approximately 3,642 square feet of retail space at Texas Heritage Marketplace.

The project involves finishing out a new shell tenant space, transforming an unfinished retail interior into a store ready for the company's merchandise, displays, and daily operations.

Construction is currently scheduled to begin February 8, 2027, with an estimated completion date of April 23, 2027. The project is classified as a renovation or alteration, with an estimated construction cost of $275,000.

While the timeline suggests the store could be ready for opening preparations in spring 2027, Bath & Body Works has not yet announced an official grand opening date. Construction schedules are also subject to change.

The retailer's arrival will give west Katy residents another place to shop for everyday personal care products, home fragrances, and gifts without necessarily making a trip farther east into Katy.

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What Makes Bath & Body Works a Favorite Among Fragrance Shoppers

Bath & Body Works has been a familiar name in American shopping centers for more than three decades. The company opened its first store in 1990 and built its business around a concept that continues to set it apart from traditional beauty retailers: offering an extensive collection of fragrances across products for both the body and the home.

Its merchandise includes body lotions, creams, shower gels, fine fragrance mists, hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and its signature three-wick candles. Shoppers can also find Wallflowers home fragrance refills, room sprays, men's body care products, and an expanding selection of home care items.

Part of the brand's appeal comes from its constantly changing merchandise. Seasonal collections bring familiar favorites and new scents to stores throughout the year, while promotions such as its Semi-Annual Sale and annual Candle Day event have become shopping traditions for many customers.

Fragrances such as Japanese Cherry Blossom, A Thousand Wishes, Champagne Toast, and Mahogany Teakwood are among the recognizable scents associated with the brand. Holiday collections also regularly feature seasonal favorites, including Winter Candy Apple and Vanilla Bean Noel.

Unlike retailers that focus primarily on cosmetics or skincare, Bath & Body Works places fragrance at the center of its shopping experience, giving customers opportunities to explore different scents across candles, body products, soaps, and home fragrance accessories.

The Ohio-based company has grown considerably since its beginnings. As of August 2026, Bath & Body Works reported 1,937 company-operated stores in the United States and Canada, along with 596 international partner-operated locations, making it one of the world's most recognizable specialty fragrance retailers.

Where Are the Other Bath & Body Works Locations in Katy?

The Texas Heritage Marketplace store will not be the brand's first location in the Katy area.

Bath & Body Works already serves local shoppers at Katy Mills Mall, located at 5000 Katy Mills Circle, and at Plaza at Elyson, located at 22165 FM 529, Suite 103, in north Katy.

The company also has stores in surrounding communities, including the Green Tree Shopping Center along the Katy Freeway in west Houston and The Shops at Bella Terra near the Grand Parkway in Richmond.

For residents living farther west along Interstate 10 and Texas Heritage Parkway, the new marketplace location will offer another option when shopping for gifts, seasonal candles, or everyday bath and body products.

Texas Heritage Marketplace Continues Growing Along Interstate 10 in Katy

Bath & Body Works is joining a much larger wave of businesses arriving at Texas Heritage Marketplace, a 165-acre mixed-use development led by Houston-based NewQuest.

The estimated $400 million project is designed to bring approximately 800,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and related commercial space to the west Katy area at full buildout. Plans also include medical facilities, future residential development, and spaces intended for community gatherings.

The first phase of the marketplace is already serving shoppers. Lowe's Home Improvement opened in September 2026, followed by Target in October, while Whataburger has also opened at the development.

Additional retailers announced for Texas Heritage Marketplace include Sam's Club, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Burlington, Ulta Beauty, Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Mattress Firm, and EoS Fitness.

The development is also attracting a substantial restaurant lineup, with announced concepts including Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, CAVA, Jersey Mike's, Dave's Hot Chicken, and The Kebab Shop, among others. Individual opening dates vary, and many of these businesses remain under construction or in planning.

One of the more distinctive features planned for the property is Heritage Grove, a roughly five-acre outdoor gathering area surrounded by restaurants, shops, and wellness-oriented businesses. According to NewQuest, the area is intended to provide more than a traditional shopping center experience by incorporating green space and places for visitors to spend time outdoors.

The marketplace's location is an important part of its appeal. Texas Heritage Parkway connects Interstate 10 with the growing residential areas to the south, including communities extending toward Fulshear.

For families in communities such as Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, Sunterra, and Cross Creek Ranch, the changes are becoming increasingly noticeable as shopping, dining, and everyday services become available closer to home.

When Will Bath & Body Works Open at Texas Heritage Marketplace?

For now, the clearest milestone is the retailer's projected construction completion date of April 23, 2027.

An official opening date, store hours, and any grand opening promotions have not yet been announced. Those details are expected to become clearer as work progresses and Bath & Body Works prepares the new location for customers.

As Texas Heritage Marketplace continues opening in phases, the addition of Bath & Body Works will be another step in expanding shopping choices along the rapidly developing Interstate 10 corridor west of Katy.

Residents can stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for updates on the Bath & Body Works opening date and other new stores, restaurants, and businesses coming to Texas Heritage Marketplace.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.

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