The Mall at Green Hills Announces Buckle, Apricot Lane and Pandora Store Openings

Tennessee’s First True Religion Store Opening Spring 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- October 9, 2009 – The Mall at Green Hills announces the opening of three new stores, Buckle, Apricot Lane, and Pandora, and the future opening of another store, True Religion.

Hip fashion retailer Buckle, popular among fashion-conscious young men and women for offering medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear and accessories, opened a new 4,814 square-foot store on the mall lower level between Z Gallerie and Macy’s. The new store features 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.

Apricot Lane’s new 1,562 square-foot store, located between L’Occitane and The Walking Company on the Mall Upper Level, presents their clientele with a chic mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories and gift items including offerings from Miss Me, Theme, Whish, Diana Warner Studios and Spanx as well as Ryu, Fidelity Denim, Fumblin Foe, Jimmy Crystal and 213 Industry. Providing style in a welcoming environment is a key component that separates Apricot Lane from the rest of the pack, but also their strong emphasis on giving back to the local community makes them truly shine. Susan Liberatore, the owner of Apricot Lane Nashville, spent the early part of her career working for non-profits, and understands the importance of supporting the community. The store will partner will several charities on special events during the upcoming months

Tennessee’s first PANDORA store is located in 1,772 square feet of retail space on the Mall Upper Level between Ann Taylor and the future location of True Religion, next to Origins. A Denmark-based company, PANDORA is best known for its unique and patented update on the charm bracelet.  The store carries the entire PANDORA line of jewelry, including over 600 charms for their customizable bracelets and necklaces and the full line of matching and complementing rings, earrings and necklaces.  All PANDORA jewelry is hand crafted in sterling silver, murano glass and 14K gold, many with precious and semi-precious stones.

“PANDORA’s newest concept store in Nashville, Tn. will allow people in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky to experience our entire collection in one place along with the highest level of customer service” said Michael Lund, President of US operations for PANDORA. Nashvillians Calvin and Blythe Houghland are the owners and operators of the new store at The Mall at Green Hills.  “We are thrilled to be taking the PANDORA experience to the next level with the exclusively PANDORA store in Green Hills. It’s very exciting to be part of such a dynamic phenomenon,” stated Blythe Houghland.

Trendy premium denim company True Religion is set to open a 1,499 square-foot boutique between Pandora and Origins in Spring 2010. The store, the first of its kind in Tennessee, will offer signature Religion Brand Jeans as well as knit and woven sportswear, such as t-shirts, western shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants. The company’s commitment to perfect fit, timeless style and that hippie bohemian chic flair have solidified True Religion’s brand position as a leader in premium denim and casual sportswear globally. True Religion most recently branched out into numerous licensed products such as footwear, headwear, handbags, swimwear, eyewear, hosiery, socks, and fragrance.

“We are pleased to announce the addition of Buckle, Apricot Lane, Pandora and True Religion to The Mall at Green Hills,” says Hank Woerner, General Manager, The Mall at Green Hills. “These new stores represent our commitment to providing the best shopping experience in the region,” adds Woerner.

Buckle, Apricot Lane, Pandora, and True Religion join Bare Escentuals, Bella Aeris, 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.