Coach latest retailer to join AOL/Time Warner roster. (Retail New York).Coach, Inc., a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, announced the opening of a 5,200-SF store to be located within The Shops at Columbus Circle The Shops at Columbus Circle is an urban shopping mall in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan, New York City — a complex of skyscrapers that was completed in 2003. It is located at Columbus Circle, next to the southwestern corner of Central Park. , the retail component of the mixed-use complex that is now rising at Columbus Circle. The Coach store, scheduled to open in the fall of 2003, will occupy a two-story space on the ground floor and mezzanine level of The Shops. "AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Time Warner Center The Time Warner Center is a mixed-use skyscraper developed by The Related Companies in New York City. Its design, by David Childs and Mustafa Kemal Abadan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, consists of two 229 m (750 ft) towers bridged by a multi-story atrium containing upscale retail will house a number of upscale retailers and is an ideal location for Coach as they expand their vision across the country," said Richard B. Hodos, president of Madison HGCD, which represented Coach. "As one of the few national retailers that has posted consistent sales gains since September 11, we expect them to continue to grow in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and nationwide." This new Manhattan Coach store will feature white maple and walnut cabinetry, white powder coat and polished nickel hardware and white travertine travertine (trăv`ərtĭn, –tēn), form of massive calcium carbonate, CaCO3, resulting from deposition by springs or rivers. stone flooring within a white glazed brick interior. The sleek open and inviting format will offer a full selection of handbags, business and travel cases, outerwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, small leather goods and footwear. "We are delighted to have Coach, Inc. join the roster of premier retailers in this new landmark development, offering visitors to the complex a premier selection of leather goods and accessories," said Stephen M. Ross For other persons named Stephen Ross, see Stephen Ross (disambiguation). New York City-based real estate developer Stephen M. Ross is founder, chairman and CEO of The Related Companies, L.P. , chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Related Companies, one of the development partners. Coach is joining such other fashion retailers as Hugo Boss and Tourneau at this new world class shopping destination. "We believe that The Shops at Columbus Circle provide a perfect venue for our newest Manhattan location, enabling us to significantly enhance our market share in New York City. This location is certain to become one of the world's top shopping, dining and entertainment destinations and we are delighted to be able to have such a significant space retail here," said Mike Tucci, president - Retail Division, North America of Coach, Inc. |
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