GURNEE, IL - Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination inIllinois, will welcome the addition of a nearly 140,000 square-foot Macy’s full-line department store, slated to open in spring 2013. This world-renowned department store will anchor a new full-price wing at the center, adding a new dimension to Gurnee Mills’ already celebrated value shopping experience. This wing, located on the south side of the property, will feature several new stores, which will be prominently located between Entrances C and D, near Rainforest Café.

“The addition of Macy’s as part of our new full-price retail wing creates a true hybrid destination with a combination of full-price, outlet and value retail selections,” said Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills. “The most frequent request we get is to have true one-stop shopping incorporating the best of retail. Macy’s clearly will push the success of Gurnee Mills to new heights.”

Macy’s, recognized as a leading fashion destination for more than 150 years, has offered the world some of the best fashion brands synonymous with style and value. With this exciting new store at Gurnee Mills, shoppers fromChicagotoMilwaukeewill revel in Macy’s assortment of distinctive merchandise at great prices, including a vast variety of on-trend apparel for men, women and children, stylish accessories, shoes, handbags, jewelry and watches, beauty products, fragrances, housewares, bedding and more.

“We look forward to opening at Gurnee Mills, which has been a powerful destination in the market for many years,” said Ron Klein, Macy's chief stores officer. “This new location will serve a broad array of customers, who will appreciate our assortment of exclusive and interesting merchandise collections selected for shoppers in this market.”

Gurnee Mills’ shoppers will continue to enjoy the growing mix of more than 200 outlet and value retail stores, restaurants and family fun entertainment venues. Gurnee Mills recently welcomed Off Broadway Shoes, the first and only store location in Illinois, Express, Kenneth Cole Company Store and Skechers USA Outlet. A 105,000 square-foot Shoppers World will open by early August.

"We are very excited to welcome Macy's to Gurnee Mills," said Villageof Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik. "As one of the nation's premier retailers, they will add tremendous value to our community. Our strong partnership with Gurnee Mills continues to provide jobs, a superior shopping experience and additional sales tax revenue that supports public services. The addition of Macy's, along with other new retailers, will only enhance its great appeal as a shopping destination."

Other fashionable popular stores already enjoying success at Gurnee Mills include Last Call by Neiman Marcus (the only one in Illinois), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Forever 21, H&M, Guess Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, A’GACI, Banana Republic Factory Store, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Victoria’s Secret and more.

For more information about Gurnee Mills’ special events and promotions, and for a complete list of retailers, please call (847) 263-7500, visit www.GurneeMills.com or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GurneeMills and Twitter at www.twitter.com/GurneeMills.

About Gurnee Mills

Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Illinois, provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 200 stores, including Last Call by Neiman Marcus (the only one in Illinois), Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Forever 21, H&M, Guess Factory Store, Kenneth Cole Company Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Hollister Outlet, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Shoppers can dine at great restaurants including Rainforest Café and Ruby Tuesday, catch a movie at Gurnee Marcus Cinema 20, enjoy indoor ice skating, miniature golf and laser tag at Rink Side Sports, or get up close and personal with the reptiles at Serpent Safari.

Gurnee Mills is located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Grand Avenue(IL 132) in Gurnee, IL, equidistant between Chicagoand Milwaukee, and a 40-minute drive to either city. Gurnee Mills is open regularly 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.on Sunday. For more information on Gurnee Mills, please call (847) 263-7500, visit www.gurneemills.com or follow Gurnee Mills on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GurneeMills and Twitter at www.twitter.com/GurneeMills.

About The Mills, A Simon Company

The Mills®, one of Simon Property Group's five real estate platforms, is comprised of 16 value-oriented retail destinations totaling over 24 million square feet. The Mills 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), Potomac Mills (Washington,DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).

Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real estate company in the U.S.The Company currently owns or has an interest in 392 retail real estate properties comprising 263 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europeand Asia. Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indianaand employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

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