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Outlet Tenants
Contributing writers: Janet Heller and Linda Field
BAGMAKER’S FACTORY OUTLET
Parent Company: The Luggage Factory
Concept: Luggage, handbags
# of Units: 10
Existing Markets: FL, ME, NJ, NY, PA, SC
Expansion Plans: The company is planning to open two to four stores during the next 18 months in FL, NJ and PA. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in outlet centers. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.
Contact Information: William McCartney, The Luggage Factory, P.O. Box 187, 76 Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551; 908-788-4810; Fax 908-788-5635.
WESTPOINT STEVENS BED, BATH & LINENS
Parent Company: Westpoint Stevens, Inc.
Concept: Bed and bath items and related housewares
# of Units: 49
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open nine stores in the next 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. are sought in outlet centers. Typical leases are five years. Preferred demographics include a population of one million within a 50-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000.
Contact Information: Al Markem, PO Box 609, West Point, GA 31833; 706-645-7737, Fax 706-645-7503.
C.R. JEWELERS
Parent Company: CRJ Inc.
Concept: Jewelry
# of Units: 20
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, FL, MI, NC, PA and TX
Expansion Plans: C.R. Jewelers plans to expand with four openings in FL, MD and TN during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 1,250 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. are sought in outlet centers and regional malls. Typical leases are for 10 years, with a vanilla shell and specific improvements required. Preferred demographics include a population of one million within a 15-mile radius earning an average income of $65,000.
Contact Information: Lawrence Weinberg, CRJ Inc., 3111 North University Drive, South Coral Springs, Florida 33065; 954-796-2060, Fax 954-796-2066.
HUSH PUPPIES FACTORY DIRECT, HUSH PUPPIES & FAMILY
Parent Company: Hush Puppies Retail, Inc.
Concept: Shoes for men, women and children
# of Units: 58
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Expansion plans include four to five openings within the next 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in outlet centers.
Contact Information: Kathie Porter, Hush Puppies Retail, Inc., 9341 Courtland Drive, Rockford, MI 49351; 616-866-6234, Fax 616-866-0341.
ANNE KLEIN OUTLET STORES
Parent Company: Kasper ASL Retail Outlets
Concept: Women’s apparel
# of Units: 24
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: In the next 18 months, the company plans to open eight stores nationwide. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. are sought in specialty and outlet centers. Leases running five years are typical and a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.
Contact Information: Teresa Zell, Kasper ASL Retail Outlets, 77 Metro Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094; 201-864-0328, Fax 201-583-8874.
MERLO’S CUTLERY, MERLO’S CUTTING EDGE
Parent Company: Merlo’s Cutlery Inc.
Concept: Housewares, cutlery and gifts
# of Units: 222
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, GA, ID, NC, OR, TN, TX, WA
Expansion Plans: Merlo’s Cutlery Inc. plans three to five openings in the next 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. are sought in regional malls and tourist and outlet centers. Typical leases are for 10 years and a vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 400,000 within a 15-mile radius earning an average income of $55,000.
Contact Information: David Merlo, Merlo’s Cutlery Inc., 3070 Skyway #103, Santa Maria, CA 93455; 805-925-9343, Fax 805-922-5399; e-mail: merlos@pronet.net; Web site:
www.merloscutlery.com.
LIDS
Parent Company: Lids, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, specializing in caps and related accessories
# of Units: 360
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Lids plans to expand by opening 75 to 100 stores in the next 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Spaces of 300 to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in regional malls and specialty, outlet and entertainment centers. Typical leases are 10 years.
Contact Information: Michael DiCosola, Lids, Inc., 60 Glacier Drive, Westwood, MA 02090; 781-326-9400; 781-326-3990.
THE NIKE FACTORY STORE
Parent Company: Nike Inc.
Concept: Shoes, specializing in athletic footwear and apparel
# of Units: 71
Existing Markets: Nationwide, Canada
Expansion Plans: Nike, Inc. seeks growth opportunities in outlet centers. Spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. are sought nationwide.
Contact Information: Paul McGuire, Nike Inc., One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005; 503-641-6453; Fax 503-532-7424.
BRITCHES
Parent Company: Britches of Georgetown
Concept: Men’s career and casual apparel
# of Units: 36
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. The concept uses spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers, strip centers and malls.
Contact Information: Terry Finch, Britches of Georgetown, 45965 Nooks Blvd., Suite 150, Dulles, VA 20166; 703-834-6749, Fax 703-834-6720.
PERFUMANIA, NATURE’S ELEMENTS,
PERFUMANIA TOO
Parent Company: Magnifique Parfumes & Cosmetics, Inc.
Concept: Discounted designer-brand fragrances
# of Units: 270
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Magnifique Parfumes plans four to five openings in the next 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. are sought in malls, outlet centers, specialty centers and downtown areas. Leases running five to ten years are typical.
Contact Information: David Taney, Magnifique Parfumes & Cosmetics, Inc., 11701 NW 101 Road, Miami, FL 33178; 305-889-1548, Fax 305-888-9388; Web site:
www.perfumania.com.
PACIFIC SUNWEAR OF CALIFORNIA
Parent Company: Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Concept: Apparel
# of Units: 508
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Pacific Sunwear of California plans at least 125 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market and Puerto Rico. Spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls and outlet centers. Leases running ten or more years are typical. The company likes to locate near music stores, food courts, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Contact Information: Shelley Smith, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., 5200 East La Palma Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807; 714-701-4063, Fax 714-701-4291.
R/C THEATRES
Parent Company: R/C Theatres Management Corp.
Concept: Cinema exhibition
# of Units: 19
Existing Markets: FL, MD, NC, PA, VA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open six theaters in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, MD, PA and VA. Spaces of 53,000 sq.ft. to 65,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls; outlet, value, power, strip, mixed-use, tourist and entertainment centers; and freestanding facilities.
Contact Information: Scott Cohen, R/C Theatres Management Corp., 231 West Cherry Hill Court, Reistertown, MD 21136; 410-526-4774, Fax 410-526-6871.
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