RUE21 TO EXPAND AT ROCK HILL GALLERIA

ROCK HILL, South Carolina (February 26, 2016) – The operators of Rock Hill Galleria announced today that fast-fashion retailer rue21 will remodel and expand its shop at the 470,000-square-foot shopping center.  The new store will be 7,900 square feet, an increase of approximately 2,400 square feet.  

Rue21, a leading teen specialty retailer, makes the latest trends affordable and available to anyone.  The rue21 mission is to make fashion everyone’s playground.  Headquartered just north of Pittsburgh, Pa., it currently operates 1187 stores in 48 states at shopping malls, outlets, strip centers and on its website.  For more information, visit www.rue21.com.   

“By working directly with the market, rue21 can react instantly to produce new trends and must-have styles that don’t exist anywhere else, offering a broad assortment in apparel and accessories for girls and guys and rue+ plus sizes,” stated Deanna Tomaselli of rue21.  “Rue21 brands include rue21 etc! (girls’ shoes and accessories), rue+ (girls’ plus sizes), tarea (girls’ lingerie), ruebeaute! (girls’ fragrance and beauty), CARBON elements (guys’ shoes and accessories), rueGuy (guys’ expanded apparel selection) and ruebleu Swim (girls’ swimwear).” 

Construction has already begun and is scheduled for completion in spring 2016.  The retailer will continue to operate in a temporary store space during the construction period. 

“We are pleased that rue21 has identified Rock Hill Galleria as a prime location for retail expansion,” stated Michael Wheat, managing director of leasing and marketing for Cypress Equities, the managing agent of Rock Hill Galleria.  “We are confident that shoppers will consider it a bonus to be able to shop a broader merchandise selection available at the expanded store.” 

Rock Hill Galleria is located on Dave Lyle Boulevard directly off I-77 at Exit 79. Rock Hill Galleria is anchored by Belk, Sears and JCPenney, plus offers a variety of specialty stores including Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Hot Topic, Yankee Candle, Kay Jewelers and Bath & Body Works.  Shopping hours are 10am - 9pm Monday through Saturday and noon - 6pm on Sunday.

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