La Palmera Tenants On The Move

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Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 10:54

NEW ELEVATOR TO GIVE SHOPPERS A LIFT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (March 3, 2009) – As renovations are ramping up at La Palmera, shoppers are already starting to see improvements. Higher capacity escalators are currently being installed and a new elevator, located near Aeropostale on the lower level and Forever XXI on the upper level, will soon be operational.

“We plan to get conveniences such as the new elevator and escalators up and running as soon as possible as we move into the various construction phases scheduled for this year,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “We want to make this process as easy as possible for our shoppers and tenants.”

The renovations, including an expansion to Macy’s, make it necessary for some tenants to relocate; several have accepted the opportunity to move, and some are moving into larger spaces.

Tenants relocating include Sunglass Hut, who closed their current location on Feb. 28 and will reopen this summer near Macy’s; they will maintain their kiosk location throughout the transition. Hot Topic will move to an upstairs location in March with several other stores relocating on April 1, including Aman’s Jeweler’s, moving to a space near Chick-fil-A and Gymboree; Foot Action, relocating upstairs; and EyeMasters, who will be moving to a spot near JCPenney. Spencer’s will debut their new and expanded store, also near JCPenney, sometime in April.

“We met with each and every tenant affected by the renovation plans to offer each of them a new location,” said Walters. “We’re happy that most have taken the opportunity to move although some opted not to and decided instead to close. We hate to see tenants leave but understand it is a business decision on their part.

“We are currently updating directory brochures to reflect the new store locations. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by Concierge to pick one up or ask directions.”

As work continues on the new lower level food court and new retail space upstairs, workers prepare for construction on the main entrance set to begin this month. Meanwhile, efforts continue to bring new tenants to La Palmera. Some, including the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, found the planned renovations to be a plus and have signed leases to open this year.

“The renovations are a real selling point for us,” said Walters. “Corpus Christi is an important market to many national retailers and franchises and the updates underway at La Palmera make it very appealing to new business.”

For more information on La Palmera, go online to www.lapalmera.com or call (361) 991-5718.