Von Maur Deepens Historic Ties to Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Von Maur Department Stores announced today its plans to open a two level store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, in Fall 2022. The new store will continue Von Maur's successful growth strategy within its traditional Midwestern roots and beyond, which has already seen the Company expand to 32 stores across 15 states.

Ideally located near Interstate 80 and Interstate 35, Jordan Creek Town Center is one of the largest super-regional malls and lifestyle centers in Iowa, offering visitors an enticing mix of shopping, dining and entertainment. The new Von Maur store will feature the Company's signature exterior entrance and residential ambiance. Customers will find an updated floor plan, including newly redesigned Juniors, Traditional, Contemporary, Shoes, Dresses, Young Men's, Cosmetics, and Lingerie departments. 

"Our journey has led us to levels of success my great-grandfather could never have imagined when he started Von Maur," said Jim von Maur, president of Von Maur. "No matter how far we've come over those years and the new markets we've entered, for myself, our family and our associates, Iowa has always been home. The loyal customers who have been with us every step of the way expect nothing short of an exceptional shopping experience from Von Maur, and our decision to join a high-caliber lifestyle center only further demonstrates our commitment to providing exactly that for years to come."

"The addition of Von Maur to our growing list of tenants is a natural partnership," said Randy Tennison, senior general manager of Jordan Creek Town Center. "Von Maur's Iowa-based roots showcase how our shopping center is curated to feature the brands and experiences that our community wants. We are always delighted to bring in new tenants to meet the needs of our shoppers."

In addition to its selection of popular brands and merchandise, such as Vineyard Vines, Tory Burch, Chanel, Kendra Scott and Eileen Fisher, Von Maur is widely-regarded for its superior customer service, including an interest-free charge card, liberal return policy, free gift wrapping and shipping services. The Company also offers its associates above-market wages, excellent benefits and a positive, professional work environment. 

About Von Maur
Von Maur was founded in 1872 in downtown Davenport, Iowa.  The Company currently operates 32 stores in 15 states, along with a 120,000 square foot E-Commerce facility that drives its successful online business at vonmaur.com.

About GGP Inc., the Owner and Operator of Jordan Creek Town Center
GGP is an S&P 500 company focused exclusively on owning, managing, leasing and redeveloping high-quality retail properties throughout the United States. GGP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP.

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