Von Maur Department Store Plans to Open Second Location in Minnesota
140-year-old Retailer Will Anchor Rosedale Center in St. Paul; Move Continues Momentum for Company's National Growth Strategy
DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Von Maur Department Store announced plans to open a 140,000-square-foot store at the Rosedale Center in St. Paul, Minn. Scheduled to open Fall 2018, the store will be the Company's second location in Minnesota.
Known for its outstanding selection of brand name and specialty apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts, the store will feature products from leading brands such as Toms, Kate Spade, Alex & Ani, Hunter, Vineyard Vines, and Peter Millar, among many others.
Beginning in Spring 2017, new construction of the two-level Von Maur store will feature the Company's signature exterior brick façade, which includes arching entryways accented by copper cupolas. Inside, open expansive floor plans will accentuate Von Maur's residential ambiance, complete with antiques, original artwork and music from the store's grand piano. Additionally, a parking deck around the store will be constructed to accommodate an increase in shoppers. It is expected that the store will eventually employ 200 associates – the majority of which will be full-time.
"As one of the top-ranked regional malls in the market, Rosedale Center is a great location for us to expand our brand in Minnesota," said Jim von Maur, president of Von Maur. "Its central location allows shoppers from the Twin Cities and beyond to have access to the high-end fashion and signature customer service Von Maur offers. We look forward to growing in the market and continuing to be a premiere shopping destination in the Twin Cities for years to come."
"The addition of Von Maur coupled with Rosedale's full interior common area renovation will secure the mall's position as a top retail destination in the Twin Cities," said Bill Moston, Senior Vice President, National Retail Development of JLL. "We appreciate the City of Roseville's support of this project and look forward to breaking ground shortly."
Today's announcement also continues to build upon the family-owned Company's targeted national growth strategy, which includes plans to open its third location in Georgia this Fall, along with its first location in Wisconsin in Spring 2017.
In addition to its selection of popular brands and merchandise, Von Maur is also 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 accelerated internal advancement opportunities, above-market wages, excellent benefits and a positive, professional work environment.
About Von Maur
Von Maur was founded more than 140 years ago in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The Company currently operates 30 stores in 14 states, along with a 120,000 square foot E-Commerce facility that drives its successful online business at vonmaur.com.
About Rosedale Center
Rosedale Center opened in 1969 and is centrally located between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Rosedale Center a 1,149,639 square foot shopping center featuring 160 retailers including AMC Theatres. Rosedale Center attracts more than 14 million visitors annually and is rated a top shopping destination in Minnesota. Rosedale Center is leased and managed by global commercial real estate firm, JLL.
About JLL
JLL's retail business serves as an industry leader in retail real estate services. The firm's more than 800 dedicated retail experts in the Americas partner with investors and occupiers around the globe to support and shape investment and site selection strategies. Its retail specialists provide independent and expert advice to clients, backed by industry-leading research that delivers maximum value throughout the entire lifecycle of an asset or lease. The firm has more than 130 retail brokerage experts spanning more than 30 major markets, representing more than 680 retail clients. As the largest third party retail property manager in the United States, JLL is currently handling the management, leasing and/or disposition of more than 710 centers, totalling 83 million square feet specializing in regional malls, lifestyle centers, grocery-anchored centers, power centers, central business districts, transportation facilities and mixed-use projects
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