USA : Nordstrom to open at Ridgedale Center in Minneapolis

Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc announced it has signed a letter of intent with General Growth Properties Inc to open a new Nordstrom store at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka, Minn. The new, two-level Nordstrom will be approximately 172,000 square feet and is scheduled to open fall 2011.

"We've been in the Twin Cities area since 1992 and have been fortunate to have great customer support at our Mall of America store," said Erik Nordstrom, president of stores for Nordstrom. "We have long wanted to expand our presence here and are thrilled about this opportunity at Ridgedale."

"Nordstrom solidifies Ridgedale Center as one of the Midwest's top shopping destinations. We admire Nordstrom's commitment to outstanding merchandise and superior customer service, and this is a great opportunity to continue providing an unparalleled lineup of retail for the Twin Cities shopper. This is an extension of our vision of 'People creating special places and experiences,'" said Bob Michaels, president and chief operating officer of General Growth Properties, Inc.

Ridgedale Center is the strongest regional shopping center on the west side of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The two-level, super regional center is home to more than 120 top specialty retailers and now, with Nordstrom, four department stores. For more on Ridgedale Center.

The Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center will be the retailer's second store in Minnesota. Nordstrom at Mall of America opened in 1992, and Nordstrom also operates a Rack at Mall of America.

Source at Fibre2fashion.com