Southern sensation chooses premiere lifestyle destinations as entrée to Lone Star State
When southern style sensation Lauren James looked for a way to expand into Texas, two lifestyle destinations, Southlake Town Square and The Shops at Legacy, both owned and operated by Retail Properties of America Inc. (RPAI), were chosen by the brand. Lauren James plans to open its first Texas location in Plano at The Shops at Legacy on June 30, and its first Tarrant County location at Southlake Town Square in July. These will be the first Texas store-fronts for the growing brand, which currently operates one dedicated retail location in Arkansas.
Lauren James, whose preppy, feminine brand is rooted in classic looks, is also driven by modern styling. Founded in 2013 by a registered nurse turned fashion designer, Lauren Stokes, the brand strives to capture a look that’s unique, yet timeless, through clothing that’s wearable for any occasion. Lauren James enjoys a dedicated following as a result of its online store and presence in select retailers, and is now completing the brand experience by opening brick and mortar locations that translate the Lauren James vision into an oasis of style. Devotees of Lauren James will find all their favorite items and more in these stores to touch and feel.
Lance Stokes, COO of Lauren James, details the brand’s excitement over joining these two shopping destinations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “We chose The Shops at Legacy as our first destination because of the wonderful community and atmosphere the center serves and represents,” he said. “We then identified Southlake Town Square, and their community, as a perfect fit for our second location. We’re thrilled and honored to be a part of these exciting mixed–use and lifestyle centers.”
“Lauren James was looking for more than a great store-front,” said Jason Kasal, vice president, senior leasing director - western division. “The brand really needed the right place to easily connect with their fans and followers. These two centers both feature the right mix of shopping, dining, living and working lifestyle that appealed to the brand. Southlake and Legacy are the perfect entry points for Texas and we can’t wait until their respective openings.”
About Southlake Town Square
Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Southlake, Texas, Southlake Town Square is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Retail Properties of America Inc. (RPAI). This 130-acre, open-aired, mixed-use development boasts more than 120 specialty retail shops and restaurants, including brands such as Apple, Anthropologie, lululemon and Sephora, a 14-screen Harkins Theatre, an upscale urban Hilton Hotel, offices, city and county government buildings, a U.S. Post Office and residential brownstones. To learn more, please visit SouthlakeTownSquare.com or call 817-329-5566. Connect socially with Southlake Town Square online via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
About Shops at Legacy
Located in the heart of Collin County in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex suburb of Plano, Texas, The Shops at Legacy is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Retail Properties of America, Inc. (RPAI). This open-air, mixed-use development boasts 90 specialty retail shops and restaurants, including brands such as Kendra Scott, lululemon athletica, Urban Outfitters, Luke's Locker, Elaine Turner, Del Frisco's Grille, Bob's Steak and Chop House, Mi Cocina, and the Angelika Film Center, a five-screen boutique cinema featuring independent specialty films. To learn more, please visit ShopsatLegacy.com or call 469.467.9995. Connect socially with Shops at Legacy via its Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
About RPAI
Retail Properties of America, Inc. is a REIT and is one of the largest owners and operators of high quality, strategically located shopping centers in the United States. As of March 31, 2016, the Company owned 192 retail operating properties representing 28.3 million square feet. The Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPAI. Additional information about the Company is available at www.rpai.com.