The Mall at Green Hills Announces 2009 Openings of Bare Escentuals, Buckle, Bachrach and Bella Aeris Stores

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- March 31, 2009 – Innovative cosmetic retailer Bare Escentuals and unisex casual wear retailer Buckle, along with Bella Aeris and Bachrach, will be opening stores at The Mall at Green Hills in 2009.

Bare Escentuals, internationally recognized for its award-winning 100% natural mineral makeup formula, will open its new 854 square-foot store in early April between Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn Kids on the mall upper level. The new store will feature its bareMinerals makeup, which is free of any preservatives, fillers, or binders, creating the ideal mix of makeup and skincare. Bare Escentuals will also offer complete color cosmetics and treatments designed to enhance natural beauty including lipcolors, lip liners, lip glosses, mascaras, skin preps, flawless application brushes and more.

Hip fashion retailer Buckle, popular among fashion-conscious young men and women for offering medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear and accessories, will be opening a new 4,814 square-foot store on the mall lower level between Z Gallerie and Macy’s. The new store, set to open in late October, will feature Buckle’s signature selections of brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear from 7 Diamonds, Rock Revival, Hurley, Diesel, Roxy, Ed Hardy, Silver Jeans, Affliction, BKE, Quicksilver and  50 other brands.

Bachrach, currently offering stylish men’s fashion in The Mall, has moved to its new store location in 4,553 square feet of space next to the Apple Store on the mall lower level. The store, now open, will continue to offer men’s suits, separates, shoes, neckwear, jackets, and much more in its new location, conveniently located near the mall’s parking deck off Abbott Martin Road.

Local home décor and custom jewelry boutique Bella Aeris has opened its new 1,154 square-foot retail location between Sephora and Teavana on the mall lower level. The store’s collections include hand-made pottery, wall and floor coverings, candles, accent lighting, women’s neckwear, precious metal and stone jewelry and more.

“We are pleased to announce the addition of Bare Escentuals, Buckle, and Belle Aeris to The Mall at Green Hills,” says Hank Woerner, General Manager, The Mall at Green Hills. “These new stores, along with the new location for Bachrach, demonstrates our commitment to providing the best shopping experience in the region,” adds Woerner.

Bare Escentuals, Buckle, Bella Aeris, and Bachrach join Wolford, Kate Spade, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Fossil, and expanded Brooks Brothers and Banana Republic stores as the latest additions to The Mall at Green Hills’ exclusive collection of lifestyle retailers.

The Mall at Green Hills is located in Nashville, Tennessee at 2126 Abbott Martin Road and is owned, leased and managed by Davis Street Land Company. Davis Street Land Company is a privately-held real estate company focused on the ownership and development of upscale specialty and lifestyle centers. The principals of the company are responsible for the development and ownership of unique retail properties such as Renaissance Place in Highland Park, Illinois, The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, and Plaza Frontenac and The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. The Chicago-based company provides development, management and leasing services for institutional and private investors.