Pier Park Keeps Adding
(By Daniel Carson)
News Herald Writer
Friday, August 10, 2007
PANAMA CITY BEACH
Simon Property Group’s updated list of new Pier Park stores is heavy on national clothing and accessory retailers, as the Indianapolis-based real estate announced its latest additions Thursday to the 93-acre Panama City Beach development.
Ann Taylor Loft, Chico’s, Jos A. Bank, Lane Bryant, New York and Company, Victoria’s Secret, and Bath and Body Works were among the list of coming Pier Park stores announced Thursday.
Also on Simon’s list were The Walking Company, Sun Sights by Solstice, Lids and Journeys.
Simon spokesman Les Morris said the retailers were typical stores someone would see at their local mall.
“They’ll be ready for the grand opening next spring,” Morris said of the stores announced Thursday.
New York City-based Ann Taylor Loft has 10 Florida stores, while Chico’s has 958 women’s specialty apparel stores nationwide. New York and Company is a nationally known women’s clothing store. A men’s apparel store, Jos. A. Bank has 350 stores nationwide.
Morris said the stores would be spread throughout the Pier Park development.
Thursday’s announcement comes on the heels of Simon’s late July unveiling of more than 20 new stores and restaurants that had been added to Pier Park.
Anchor stores such as JC Penney, Dillard’s and Old Navy also have announced they will join the already open Target at the development.
Simon likely will make another Pier Park-related announcement later in the month, Morris said.
