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Outlet Tenants
Contributing writer: Micah Mitrosky
Park Avenue Legwear
Parent Company: Simons Company
Concept: Socks, warm up suits, tights, pantyhose
# of Units: 20
Existing Markets: NY, PA
Expansion Plans: Park Avenue Legwear plans expansion in NY and PA during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls, freestanding locations, outlet, and strip centers. Leases running five years with options are typical.
Contact Information: Norman Shuman, Simons Company, 339 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-532-0410, Fax 212-532-0410.
East Prospect Factory Outlet, Gantner Factory Outlet
Parent Company: Tighe Retail LTD
Concept: Sports and dance related apparel and swimwear
# of Units: 2
Existing Markets: PA, VA
Expansion Plans: The company plans two to three openings in CA, FL, and TX during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. are sought in outlet and strip centers. The first location was opened in 1977. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a 25-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. Leases running three to five years with options are typical.
Contact Information: Bob Lawton, Tighe Retail LTD, 333 East 7th Avenue, York, PA 17405; 717-852-6950, Fax 717-852-6973.
Samsonite Company Stores
Parent Company: Samsonite Corporation
Concept: Luggage and travel-related outlet
# of Units: 20
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Samsonite Company Stores plans 20 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Circuit City, and TJ Maxx as its preferred co-tenants. Spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls, entertainment, and outlet centers. The first location opened in 1985. Preferred demographics include a population of 600,000 residing within a 30-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000.
Contact Information: Paul Ouellette, Samsonite Corporation, 91 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885; 401-245-2100, Fax 401-247-3201, Email
paul_ouellette@samsonite.com
Elegant Illusions Copy Jewelry
Parent Company: Elegant Illusions
Concept: Created gemstone jewelry, 14k gold. Company also operates two fine jewelry stores Steinbecks and Kings Alley
# of Units: 24
Existing Markets: CA, HI, LA, MN, MS, NV, OR, UT, WI, Virgin Islands
Expansion Plans: Elegant Illusions plans five openings in CA and FL in the coming 18 months. Spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. are sought in tourist outlet centers and tourist malls. The company is also testing reproduction art in jewelry/art combo stores, and may utilize 2,000 sq.ft. in the future.
Contact Information: Gavin Gear, Elegant Illusions, 542 Lighthouse Avenue #5, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; 831-649-1814, 831-649-1001.
G. HQ. For Men
Parent Company: B J D
Concept: Men’s contemporary sportswear
# of Units: 3
Existing Markets: CA
Expansion Plans: G.HQ. plans for expansion in CA and other western states during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls and outlet centers.
Contact Information: Darry Smith, B J D, 4845 Southeastern Avenue, Bell, CA 90201; 323- 264-3000, Fax 323-264-3977.
Cabin Creek
Parent Company: Cabin Creek
Concept: Home furnishings
# of Units: 6
Existing Markets: NC, SC, VA
Expansion Plans: Cabin Creek plans one to two openings in NC and SC during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are sought in outlet centers.
Contact Information: George Mackie, Cabin Creek, PO Box 1123, Wake Forest, NC 27588; 919-556-1023, Fax 919-556-2791.
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