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Contributing writers: Janet Heller and Linda Field

PATRICK JAMES PURVEYOR TO GENTELMAN

Parent Company: Patrick James, Inc.

Concept: Men’s clothing and accessories

# of Units: 12

Existing Markets: CA, WA

Expansion Plans: Patrick James plans to open two locations in AZ, CA or NV during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls and specialty centers. Typical leases are 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within a 10-mile radius.

Contact Information: Bill Sommers, Patrick James, Inc., 3457 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711; 559-275-4300, Fax 275-0137.


LACOSTE

Parent Company: Devanlay U.S. Inc.

Concept: Lacoste apparel, accessories, footwear, fragrances and sporting goods
# of Units: 13

Existing Markets: CA, FL, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX

Expansion Plans: Devanlay U.S. Inc. plans expansion of the Lacoste concept with five locations expected to open nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. are sought in enclosed malls or downtown central business districts. Typical leases are 10 years plus options. The company is targeting prime locations in upscale shopping venues in the top 15 to 20 markets across the country.

Contact Information: Robert Ross, Devanlay U.S. Inc., 551 Madison Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10022; 212-750-1900, Fax 750-3385.


ANN TAYLOR, INC.

Parent Company: Ann Taylor, Inc.

Concept: Apparel, better women’s ready-to-wear

# of Units: 409

Existing Markets: Nationwide

Expansion Plans: Nationwide expansion is planned over the next 18 months by Ann Taylor, Inc. Spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. to 4,600 sq.ft. are sought in malls, downtown or specialty centers. Upscale demographics are sought.

Contact Information: Laurie Macluso, Ann Taylor, Inc., 1372 Broadway, New York, NY 10018; 212-536-3200, Fax 519-0050.


SELECT COMFORT THE AIR BED
COMPANY


Parent Company: Select Comfort Corporation

Concept: Home furnishings, adjustable-firmness mattresses

# of Units: 341

Existing Markets: Nationwide

Expansion Plans: Select Comfort Corporation plans to open 40 locations nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. are sought in malls or outlet centers. Typical leases are 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000.

Contact information: John Bradbury, Select Comfort Corporation, 10400 Viking Drive, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55344; 612-918-3062, Fax 694-3309.


CONVERSE COMPANY STORES

Parent Company: Converse Company Stores

Concept: Athletic footwear and apparel

# of Units: 27

Existing Markets: AZ, CA, FL, KS, LA, MA, ME, NC, NV, NY, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, WA

Expansion Plans: Converse Company Stores is looking to expand in TN (Nashville) and FL (Ft. Lauderdale). Spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Typical leases are five years.

Contact Information: Linda Clohosey, Converse Company Stores, 1 Fordham Road, North Reading, MA 01864; 978-664-1100, Fax 664-7651.


SUNGLASS HUT INTERNATIONAL, WATCH STATION

Parent Company: Sunglass Hut International

Concept: Premium quality sunglasses and accessories; watches
# of Units: 1,695 (110 Watch Station, 1,435 Sunglass Hut, 150 combined concept)

Existing Markets: National, international

Expansion Plans: Sunglass Hut International is planning to open 65 stores nationwide and to convert 200 existing stores to the combined Sunglass Hut/Watch Station concept. Spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls, downtowns, outlets, specialty malls, entertainment centers and tourist locations. Typical leases are seven years. Preferred anchors include The Gap, Limited, Fashion Apparel, Abercrombie & Fitch.

Contact Information: Roger Kehm, Sunglass Hut International, 255 Alhambra Circle/Penthouse, Miami, FL 33134; 800-767-0990, Fax 305-461-6283.


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

Parent Company: American Eagle Outfitters

Concept: Apparel, men’s and women’s “play” wear

# of Units: 466

Existing Markets: Nationwide

Expansion Plans: American Eagle Outfitters plans to open 90 stores nationwide in the next 18 months, using spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in regional malls or downtown storefronts. Typical leases are 10 years with kickouts. Department store anchors are preferred.

Contact Information: Jeffrey Smith, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., 150 Thorn Hill Drive, Warrendale, PA 15095; 724-779-5259, Fax 779-5580.


DEB SHOPS

Parent Company: Deb Shops, Inc.

Concept: Women’s apparel

# of Units: 286

Existing Markets: Nationwide

Expansion Plans: Deb Shops is scouting mall locations nationwide. Spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. are of interest.

Contact Information: Stanley Uhr, Deb Shops, Inc., 9401 Blue Grass Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114; 215-676-6000, Fax 698-8664.


PASS PETS, LTD.

Parent Company: Silverstone Pet, Inc.

Concept: Pets and pet supplies
# of Units: 36

Existing Markets: IL, IN, MI, MO, TN

Expansion Plans: Silverstone Pet, Inc. is looking for expansion opportunities throughout the South. Stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in malls. Leases of 10 years are typical.

Contact Information: Art Stone or Jeff Parks, Silverstone Pet, Inc., 65 Centere Pointe #106, St. Charles, MO 63044; 636-447-7900, Fax 447-8880.


BABBAGES, SOFTWARE ETC., GAMESTOP

Parent Company: Babbages Etc.

Concept: Video games, computer software and hardware, accessories

# of Units: 480

Existing Markets: Nationwide, Puerto Rico

Expansion Plans: Babbages projects opening 100 stores in the existing markets. Spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in regional malls.

Contact Information: Marc Summey, Babbages Etc., 2250 William D. Tate Avenue, Grapevine, TX 76051; 817-424-2195, Fax 424-2810.


PIZZA USA

Parent Company: Pizza USA Management, Inc.

Concept: Food court restaurant serving pizza and Italian specialties.

# of Units: 11

Existing Markets: FL, IA, KS, MO, NY

Expansion Plans: Pizza USA plans to open three locations during the next 18 months in FL, GA, IL, IN, KS or MO. Spaces of 900 sq.ft. are sought in regional malls and outlet or entertainment centers. Typical leases are 10 years.

Contact Information:
Raymond Nevin, Pizza USA Management Inc., 1761 W. Hillsboro Boulevard #401, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; 954-428-5660, Fax 428-5560.


LONNY’S WARDROBE

Parent Company: Lonny’s Wardrobe, Inc.

Concept: Moderate to better women’s sportswear
# of Units: 16

Existing Markets: NY

Expansion Plans: Lonny’s Wardrobe plans to open four stores in NY over the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in specialty, power or strip centers and malls.

Contact Information: Walter Goldstein, Lonny’s Wardrobe, Inc., 2031 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566; 516-223-4420, Fax 223-4428.


HANNOUSH JEWELERS

Parent Company: Hannoush Jewelers
Concept: Jewelry

# of Units: 48

Existing Markets: CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NY

Expansion Plans: Hannoush Jewelers plans six openings in AZ, CT, FL, MA, NH, NY, or RI over the next 18 months. The company is seeking spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls. Typical leases are 10 years and the company is franchising.

Contact Information: Norman Hannoush, Hannoush Jewelers, 134 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-846-4640, Fax 788-7588; e-mail: nhannoush-@med-iaone.net; Web site: www.hannoush.com.


KING JAMES BIG & TALL

Parent Company: King James Inc.

Concept: Men’s large-size apparel

# of Units: 3

Existing Markets: FL

Expansion Plans: King James Big & Tall plans expansion in the next 18 months in FL, concentrating on the Naples and Sarasota areas. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in regional malls or freestanding locations, where less than an acre of land is required.

Contact Information: James Montoney, King James Inc., 4333 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231; 941-922-3790, Fax 922-2430.


STITCHING POST

Parent Company: Stitching Post

Concept: Men’s apparel

# of Units: 3

Existing Markets: AR

Expansion Plans: The Stitching Post plans expansion in the next 18 months in Northern AR. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls and strip centers. Typical leases are one year plus options.

Contact Information: Nefez Filad, Stitching Post, 609 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501-374-2004, Fax (after 6 p.m.) 663-3170.