NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a global
leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use
destinations, today announced Tommy John will open their second
store at SouthPark, Charlotte's
definitive leader for luxury shopping.
The Tommy John store at SouthPark will welcome customers later
this summer in 3,000 square feet between Neiman Marcus and Belk and will feature their
recently-launched women's line. Tommy John's arrival in the Queen
City comes on the heels of the brand's first store which debuted
last October at Simon's iconic King of
Prussia in suburban Philadelphia.
"We've spent the last 10 years reimagining the fabric, fit and
function of underwear and apparel," says Tom Patterson, founder and CEO of Tommy John.
"We've designed products that solve the problems men and women have
with their underwear and apparel. Now we're expanding our focus to
solve the problems men and women have in the physical retail space
by simplifying the experience to make it a more intuitive and
enjoyable experience for customers. We've seen great success at
King of Prussia and are excited to
bring Tommy John to SouthPark."
The new store at SouthPark was designed by Stewart Schafer, the team behind Tommy John's
1,600 square-foot store at King of
Prussia. The space was conceived to ease product discovery
and includes a comfort lounge and bar serving complimentary
Prosecco and local beer to elevate the shopping experience.
Simon has supported Tommy John's physical store development with
the help of their New Business Team which works closely with online
brands to go from 'Clicks to Bricks.' Simon's dedicated team
supports all aspects of a brand's physical launch from store design
to development and marketing, leveraging a network of retail
experts.
"We're confident that Tommy John will resonate with the
SouthPark shopper just as it has at King
of Prussia," said Zachary
Beloff, Simon's National Director of Business Development.
"We've worked hard with Tommy John's team in leveraging customer
and sales data to strategically choose these locations with more to
come in the future."
"SouthPark is the perfect location for our second retail store,"
adds Erin Fujimoto, co-founder of
Tommy John. "We're thrilled to join the ranks of leading brands and
bring our unique shopping experience to our loyal customers in
Charlotte."
About Tommy John
Tommy John is a comfort-focused
lifestyle brand committed to addressing the real problems men
and women have with their clothing. Each product contains
proprietary fabrics, innovative fit, and functionality that
eliminate unnecessary discomfort and adjustments like untucking and
bunching. Tommy John launched in 2008 with the world's first
patented undershirt with a stay-tucked guarantee and has since
expanded into underwear, socks, casual wear and activewear.
Tommy John products can currently be found at over 1,000
retail locations including Nordstrom, Dillard's, Bloomingdale's, Men's Wearhouse, the Tommy
John store in King of Prussia in
suburban Philadelphia, and online
at www.tommyjohn.com
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping,
dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100
company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across
North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for
millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.
For more information, visit simon.com.
About SouthPark
Located in the heart of the SouthPark
area, SouthPark, a Simon mall, is a Charlotte landmark. Originally developed in
1970, it is the largest shopping mall between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Anchored by Nordstrom, Belk,
Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus, SouthPark offers stores ranging
from luxury fashion such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton to casual staples such as J.Crew
and Tommy Bahama. Seven full-service
restaurants, a Dining Pavilion, Symphony Park and a beautiful
outdoor amphitheater make the area a popular dining and
entertainment destination. Symphony Park at SouthPark is the summer
home for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. In addition, shoppers
are offered even more choices at The Village, which comprises
48,000 square feet of specialty retail. This concept of retail,
dining and residential represents a unique lifestyle in the area,
further enhancing the mall and village as one of the Southeast's
premier destinations. SouthPark's most recent addition, a nearly
2,000 square foot play area, is located outdoors in West Plaza and
is an ideal amenity for families to enjoy in between shopping and
dining. For a map and store listings, directions, events and job
listings, visit www.simon.com. Visit SouthPark
on facebook.com/SouthparkMallNC, twitter.com/southparkmallnc and instagram.com/southparkmallnc for
updated mall information and events.
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