DOLPHIN MALL ANNOUNCES 2007 STORES

Released: 10/15/07

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DOLPHIN MALL ANNOUNCES 2007 STORES
Numerous stores to open for the holiday season

MIAMI, FL – October 2007 – As this year's fall season quickly approaches, Dolphin Mall celebrates the opening of 22 new stores and 2 new restaurants this year. With more than 240 retailers and a food court that seats 850, the new stores and restaurants deliver a new and exciting twist to the upcoming holiday season for festive shoppers.

In addition to the current restaurants and stores, shoppers can now enjoy the following:

First stores set to open in Miami-Dade during the Holiday season

  • Bass Pro Shops – The everyday sportsman will get an early holiday gift this year, as America's most popular outdoor store will open its first store in Miami-Dade County October 4th. It will contain 100,000 sq. ft. of a variety of sporting goods equipment and outdoor gear from fishing, camping, hunting, and boating.

  • Banana Republic Factory Store – Opening its first outlet in Miami-Dade County November 2007, Banana Republic is a global accessible luxury brand that delivers the best in city style. Characterized by elevated design and luxurious fabrications, the Banana Republic lifestyle collections include apparel, handbags, jewelry, fragrance and eyewear. Offering adult formal and casual attire for any occasion at up to 70% off retail price.

  • Coach Factory – The wait has ended for the highly anticipated opening of one of the world’s most famous handbag makers. Coach will open its first outlet in Miami-Dade on October 5th. Coach Factory will provide leather footwear, handbags, business and travel accessories at outlet prices.

  • Beya – Women shoppers will get to experience what many in Puerto Rico have encountered for years. Beya is renowned in Puerto Rico as one of the top women's accessories store on the island, selling jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, etc. Beya has approximately 25 stores in Puerto Rico and is now making a splash into the into the U.S. market with its first store at Dolphin Mall. Scheduled to open Winter 2007.

  • For Love 21 - The store known for providing the most current fashions at the greatest value, "Forever 21" is set to open an accessories only store at Dolphin Mall in November 2007. For Love 21 continues the philosophy of its predecessor by bringing in an ever-changing selection of fashionable accessories at affordable prices.

    New stores opened during 2007 in Miami-Dade

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Factory Store - Ralph Lauren Polo children's clothes bring out the spark in a child. Signature style of Ralph Lauren Children's wear, available from layette to girls size 16 and boys size 20 at outlet prices. First outlet in Miami-Dade County.

  • Sony Outlet - The world-famous Sony brand showcases its first outlet in the area. The store offers refurbished home entertainment items only including Blu-Ray DVD and equipment, flat-screen TVs, digital video and still cameras, home and auto audio equipment and much more.

  • Esprit - The company's first store in South Florida, Espirit's international team of designers bring their worldwide inspiration together to create fashion-forward, high-quality yet affordable styles ensuring up-to-date and fresh looks.

  • Club Libby Lu – Calling all girls ages from five to 13 "tween girls," Club Libby Lu has opened its first store in Miami-Dade County and their mission is to create special memories by encouraging girls to express their imaginations and individuality. Featuring "Libby Lu" makeover parties and create-your-own potion stations.

  • Justice Just for Girls - Justice Just for Girls offers a full line of fashions including tops, shorts, skirts, pants, jeans, sweaters, dresses, outerwear, and swimwear designed to fit the size and taste of seven to 14 year-old girls exclusively designed by Justice. Also offering accessories including jewelry, belts, bags, and footwear. Justice has anything a girl would want for her room or to receive as a gift. First in Miami-Dade County.

    New stores opening at Dolphin Mall during the Holiday season

  • DSW Shoes – Shoe lovers who love the great prices that come along with DSW discount prices are now in for a treat at Dolphin Mall. DSW provides customers with high-quality brands and in-season fashions at everyday prices that are competitive with the typical sale price found at specialty retailers and department stores. Scheduled to open October 2007.

  • Godiva Chocolatier - Chocolate lovers prepare your taste buds, as Godiva, credited with single-handedly creating the market in this country for super-premium chocolates meets all of your expectations. Founded in Brussels, Belgium by Joseph Draps nearly 80 years ago, Godiva Chocolatier introduced its fine chocolates to Americans in 1966. Scheduled to open October 2007.

  • Kay Jewelers Outlet - America's #1 specialty jewelry brand comes to Dolphin Mall, offering fine jewelry at a great price. For more than 90 years, Kay Jewelers has grown from one store to more than 800 from coast to coast making them the largest jeweler in the United States. Providing customers with top quality jewelry, outstanding value and service. Scheduled to open October 2007.

  • OshKosh – Consistently ranked as one of the favorite children's wear brands in recent research studies, the strong brand name is a key element in the company's financial stability. OshKosh, an American heartland brand, is committed to outfitting families with quality goods for over 100 years by offering consumers contemporary, stylish children's clothing and accessories. Scheduled to open October 2007.

  • Tilly's - The fashion conscious youth rock and style their profile at Tilly's. The store offers a wide assortment of brands such as Volcom, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, Hurley and Famous Stars and Straps, catering to active males, juniors, boys and girls. Scheduled to open November 2007.

  • Sports Fan Attic – Attention all sports fans, football season is here. Get your favorite NCAA college football and NFL apparel here including a wide assortment of sports team merchandise for women, men and children from the MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR. Scheduled to open December 2007.

    New stores opened at Dolphin Mall during 2007

  • Express/Express Men – Reaching out to all modern men and women, Express is the preferred young, sexy, and sophisticated designer brand for work and casual wear. Women’s and men's clothings including knit tops, pants, shirts and seasonal.

  • Aldo Accessories - Whether the latest trends are breaking in London, Milan, Paris, New York or Tokyo, ALDO will have them first. ALDO specializes in the creation of high quality fashion accessories for men, women and children. Aldo Accessories carries fashion accessories such as costume jewelry, scarves, hats, shawls, umbrellas and more.

  • Shi by Journeys - Shi by Journeys is the newest brand extension from Genesco's highly successful Journeys division. Launched in November 2005, Shi by Journeys is a full-service retail concept featuring national and exclusive footwear brands relevant to the lifestyles of trendy women in their early 20s to mid-30s. The Shi by Journeys core customer desires fashionable footwear for all aspects of life and prefers a specialty store environment.

  • Sugar Heaven – Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory never had it so good. Sugar Heaven offers more than 3,000 types of candy and novelties, including all time favorites like Fun Dip and Candy Buttons to freshly made cotton candy and international treats.

  • Wetzel's Pretzels – Hand rolled, baked fresh and served fresh, Wetzel's pretzel mix are like no other. Fresh from the oven, over-sized, chewy, full of flavor and so delicious. Wetzel's come in all kinds of unique flavors: pretzels with cheeses, pretzels with garlic, cinnamon-sugar pretzels and more.

    New restaurants

  • 100% Natural Mexican Food and Bar – After being founded 26 years ago in Mexico, 100% Natural now brings its first restaurant to the United States. The vision of the 100% Natural chain of restaurants has been to foster a culture of healthy and natural nutrition that helps people discover the balance and harmony they need for their total development as human beings. Full juice bar plus pies and light food that is mostly vegetarian.

  • Burger King - Feeling hungry? Well the king of the "Whopper" has arrived. The second largest hamburger restaurant chain in the world is now operating and flipping burgers daily. Burger King operates more than 11,200 restaurants in all 50 states and in more than 65 countries and U.S. territories worldwide.

    Newly remodeled and expanded stores

  • Brooks Brothers Factory Store – The institution that has shaped the American style of dress through fashion innovation, fine quality, personal service and exceptional value in products. The first outlet has now expanded and remodeled its store in Dolphin Mall. Finest quality in men's and women's casual and formal wear.

  • Victoria's Secret - The ever popular sexy, glamorous, innovative store known as Victoria's Secret has now expanded and remodeled in Dolphin Mall. Victoria's Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, dominating its world with modern, fashion-inspired collections, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, celebrated supermodels and world-famous runway shows. Re-opening November 2007.

  • G by Guess – Marking their success, G by Guess has remodeled its Dolphin Mall store. What began as a small California jeans company in 1981 has since developed into GUESS? Inc., a global lifestyle brand. While jeans remain the foundation of the company's history and success, GUESS? designs, markets and distributes its full collections of women's, men's and children's apparel, as well as accessories.

    Dolphin Mall is an enclosed value retail/entertainment/dining destination with an 850-seat food court and more than 240 retailers. It is located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, where the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike intersect. Shoppers can access the mall by taking Exit 27 off of the Florida Turnpike. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with extended hours during the holidays and in the Ramblas entertainment area. Preview the stores, the styles and the savings at www.shopdolphinmall.com.

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