News Nearby: Ross Park Mall to Add Three New Stores

Three new stores will open this summer at Ross Park Mall, mall officials said Thursday. 

They include: 

• Vera Bradley, which caters to women and offers designer handbags, luggage, stationery and accessories. Vera Bradley, based in Fort Wayne, IN, has 52 retail stores in the U.S. and eight outlet stores.
• Madewell, a casual woman’s clothing store launched by J. Crew Group, Inc. Madewell's offerings will focus on key fashion items like jeans, chinos, T-shirts and fleece tops. 
• lululemon athletica, a technical yoga and athletic women's apparel store that got its start in Vancouver BC in 1998.  

Along with store openings, Ann Taylor and Spencer Gifts will see renovations in 2012.

“It’s only the beginning of the year and look at the additions that have been announced,” Lisa Earl, Ross Park Mall manager said in a prepared statement.  “Just imagine what the rest of 2012 has in store for Ross Park Mall shoppers.” 

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