THE MILLS® OFFERS SPRINGTIME VISITORS MORE TIME TO DINE, SHOP AND SAVE DURING EASTER WEEKEND AT SELECT PROPERTIES

CHEVY CHASE, MD - The Mills®, regarded as leading outlet and value retail shopping destinations throughout the U.S., will offer its acclaimed combination of shopping, dining and entertainment at select properties on Easter Sunday, April 20. With this additional day to shop, The Mills will provide millions of springtime travelers the opportunity to cash in on tremendous deals from an enviable roster of world-renown outlets, value retailers and full-price stores.

“The Mills is known across the U.S. and around the world for its unique brand of shopping, which includes an unmatched selection of fashion-forward retailers paired with great family dining and entertainment venues,” said Kelly Mikesell, vice president of marketing for The Mills.  “Offering an additional day of shopping during Easter weekend translates into more savings for families from near and far who will choose to shop, dine and play together.”  

As leading retail destinations featuring an unmatched mix of stores, which offer up to 70% off everyday prices, The Mills properties have tremendous appeal to domestic and international visitors. Families will be able to take advantage of exclusive deals on Easter Sunday at these participating Mills properties:

Arundel Mills (Baltimore, MD): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Colorado Mills (Denver, CO): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Concord Mills (Charlotte, NC): 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Grapevine Mills (Dallas, TX): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Great Mall (San Francisco Bay Area, CA): 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Ontario Mills (Los Angeles, CA): 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Opry Mills (Nashville, TN): 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Outlets at Orange (Los Angeles, CA): 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL): 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Mills draws millions of visitors annually who desire to have designer and name brand merchandise for less.  Classic and trendy apparel, footwear, sporting goods, electronics and more can be found at popular retailers such as Banana Republic Factory Store, Calvin Klein, The Children’s Place Outlet, Coach Factory Store, Cole Haan Company Store, DKNY Company Store, Gap Outlet, Guess Factory Store, Janie and Jack Outlet, J.Crew Factory, LOFT Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH andTommy Hilfiger Company Store. Shoppers visiting Sawgrass Mills in South Florida will also enjoy access to exclusive luxury outlets from Armani, Burberry, Diane von Furstenberg, GUCCI, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Tory Burch, Versace and other internationally recognized brands.

For added shopper convenience, out-of-town guests are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of exclusive Shop 'N Stay packages in conjunction with select area hotels. Packages may include discounted room rates, free breakfast, American Express® Simon Giftcards and a coveted complimentary Mills coupon book, valued at more than $500 in additional savings. Select centers also offer convenient currency exchange, shuttle services, Smartcartes and wheelchair rentals as an added shopper amenity.
 

To plan a visit to The Mills property nearest you on Easter Sunday, visit www.simon.com.  Tour operators organizing group travel to The Mills can go to http://traveltrade.simon.com/, which features information on incentives, Shop ‘N Stay packages, transportation and more.

About The Mills, A Simon Company

The Mills®, one of Simon Property Group's five real estate platforms, offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry.  The Company currently owns or has an interest in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America, Asia and Europe comprising approximately 243 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.