EXPANSION OF LOUIS VUITTON AT THE MALL AT MILLENIA, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
ORLANDO, FLA. -- APRIL 29, 2010 -- Since opening its doors for business in2002, the 1.2-million square foot, multi award-winning Mall at Millenia, (includingthe Design Award of the International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSC), hasfirmly established itself as one of America’s most successful, luxurious, shoppingvenues. Among the many upscale, national and international retailersis Louis Vuitton, one of the mall’s most revered shopping destinations. Ameasure of the success of Louis Vuitton at The Mall at Millenia is its upcomingexpansion from 3,511 square feet to 5,040 square feet, due for completion inMay, 2010. “We are delightedthat Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s leading luxury brands, is expandinghere,” said Brenda Lounsberry, marketing director for the mall. “It is a clear indication of theirsuccess in Orlando. That’s goodnews for all of our retailers and for our consumer market regions, whichinclude our own local community, and visitors from all over North and SouthAmerica, Europe, and the Middle East.” The history of Louis Vuitton is what dreams are madeof. In 1854, Louis Vuitton openedhis first store in Paris, France. By 1989 there were 130 stores worldwide, and today, that number continuesto grow. The success of Louis Vuitton is due to its founder’s adherence toproviding a product line of hand-made, luxurious, classically stylish luggage thatwould endure the rigors of global travel and everyday use. To this day all Louis Vuitton productscontinue to be hand-made. The 2009Millward Brown Study placed Louis Vuitton as one the most valuable brands inthe world. The Forbes Company of Southfield, Michigan is managingpartner of The Mall at Millenia. Known for creating landmark retail properties designed with dramaticarchitectural features, The Forbes Company is dedicated to providinginternationally recognized anchor stores with a mix of world-renowned luxurymerchants and nationally successful restaurants. With its amazing mix of high fashion and diningestablishments, set amidst the mall’s splendid architecture, sparkling waterfeatures, and new-age audio-visual technology, The Mall at Millenia is firmlyentrenched as the shopping jewel in Central Florida’s crown. The Mall at Millenia is conveniently located just minutesfrom every major attraction in Orlando, including Universal Orlando®,SeaWorld®, Walt Disney World®, downtown Orlando, Orlando International Airport,the 7-million square foot Orange County Convention Center and the landmark,luxurious hotels on International Drive. Accessible from the 1-4 Interchange atConroy Road (Exit #78), there is plenty of complimentary parking. Valet parking is also available. The mall provides a fully-staffed,multi-lingual team of concierges, a US Post Office, provides foreign currencyexchange and worldwide shipping. The mall operates Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pmand Sunday, from noon to 7pm. Manyof the restaurants are open through midnight. For more information call 407-363-3555 or visitwww.mallatmillenia.com
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