Simon opened the 250,000-sf expansion of Chicago Premium Outlets in Rosemont, Ill., on Aug. 27. The center, which originally opened in May 2004, is now 690,000 sf, the 9th largest outlet center in North America. The developer is also enhancing the original sections. "We're renovating the entire first phase...with new landscaping, play areas, fireplaces, 2,200 more parking spaces and a pond with a food pavilion," said Mark Silvestri, COO, Simon Premium Outlets.
Eight existing tenants moved to larger spaces in the expansion: Coach, Cole Haan, Guess Factory Store, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Skechers, Under Armour and Vera Bradley. The debuted the first Midwest outlet stores for Clarins and Robert Graham. Other new tenants include Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Columbia Sportswear, Express Factory Outlet, Limited Outlet, Movado, Old Navy Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, UGG Australia, Vince and Wellensteyn Outlet.
Originally published on Value Retail News (VRN).