OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail Properties
of America, Inc. (NYSE:RPAI) announced today that Eastwood Towne
Center continues to expand its retail offerings with the signing of
J.Jill, another world class retailer who selected Eastwood Towne
Center as their only location in Central
Michigan. This follows on the heels of recent opening
announcements by Apple, Sephora, Gymboree and a newly expanded
Forever 21, also exclusive to Eastwood in Central Michigan.
"Eastwood Towne Center continues to optimize its offerings,
transforming into a regional shopping destination not found
anywhere else in Central
Michigan," said Greg
Goldberg, vice president, leasing director, north region.
"The addition of J.Jill continues to enhance Eastwood's unique mix
of exclusive retailers and we are excited to welcome them to our
center."
Eastwood Towne Center is Central
Michigan's premier shopping, dining and entertainment
destination and is minutes from Michigan State
University. It is an open-air lifestyle center featuring
upscale retail tenants, home furnishing shops and a variety of
dining and entertainment options. The center has a strong mix of
national tenants and others exclusive to the market such as
P.F. Chang's, J. Crew, Ann Taylor and Pottery Barn, and has superior
visibility off of US 127.
J.Jill is a leading multichannel fashion retailer of women's
apparel, accessories and footwear. The 3,600 square foot store will
be located next to Express and American Eagle. J.Jill is expected
to open in late fall of 2014.
About RPAI
Retail Properties of America, Inc. is a REIT and is one of the
largest owners and operators of high quality, strategically located
shopping centers in the United
States. As of June 30, 2014,
the Company owned 224 retail operating properties representing 31.8
million square feet. The Company is publicly traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPAI. Additional information
about the Company is available at www.rpai.com.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Freely
Director, PR & Communications
630-634-4319
freely@rpai.com
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SOURCE Retail Properties of America, Inc.