Von Maur Department Store Plans to Open Seventh Store in Illinois
145-year-old Retailer Will Anchor Orland Square in Chicago Suburbs
Move Continues Momentum for Company's National Growth Strategy
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Von Maur Department Store announced plans to open a 130,000-square-foot store at Orland Square in Orland Park, Ill. Scheduled to open fall 2019, the store will be the Company's seventh location in Illinois.
Known for its outstanding selection of brand name and specialty apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts, the store will feature products from leading vendors such as Vineyard Vines, Bobbi Brown, Peter Millar, Kendra Scott, Lilly Pulitzer, and Kate Spade. It will also offer unique brands such as Miss Selfridge, Masai, and a curated collection of vintage luxury handbags and jewelry.
The remodel of the two-level Von Maur store will feature the Company's signature open floor plan and contemporary residential ambiance and aesthetics.
"We are thrilled to expand our presence in Illinois, especially at one of the premier shopping destinations in the Chicago suburbs," said Jim von Maur, president of Von Maur. "Orland Square's convenient location and high-volume of shoppers makes this a fantastic fit for Von Maur. We look forward to continuing to deliver our superior customer service, unparalleled shopping experience and high-quality merchandise to customers for years to come."
"Von Maur is a terrific retailer and we are very excited about their arrival at Orland Square," said Michael E. McCarty, Chief Operating Officer – Malls, Simon Property Group. "Our customers will really enjoy shopping with them."
Today's announcement also continues to build upon the family-owned Company's targeted national growth strategy, which includes plans to open its second location in Minnesota next month, along with its third location in Michigan in fall 2019.
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 145 years ago in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The Company currently operates 33 stores in 15 states, along with a 120,000 square foot E-Commerce facility that drives its successful online business at vonmaur.com.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
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