Birkdale Village Inks Two New Retail Tenants

Charlotte, N.C., April 25, 2003 – Crosland and Pappas Properties, developers of Birkdale Village, recipient of the 2003 Pillars of the Industry Award, a 52-acre, mixed-use development in Huntersville, N.C., announce the signing of two new tenants, Total Wine and Lane Bryant.

Details follow:

• Total Wine, a junior anchor, will open its third location in North Carolina in May offering wine, beer and related accessories from their new 9,500 sq. ft. retail space.
• In July, Lane Bryant, a retailer specializing in plus sizes for women, will open its doors in a new 4,302 sq. ft. store, its first in north Charlotte.

“These retailers are positive additions to our strong core of retailers,” says Anne Carter Smith, leasing associate for Crosland. “We’re very pleased to have them and feel certain they will add further value to the distinctive shopping and lifestyle experience that is available at Birkdale Village.”

• Total Wine – Total Wine began in 1991 when David and Robert Trone opened two wine stores in the State of Delaware. Today, they operate more than 24 Wine Superstores in five states, with several more planned to open over the next two years. Total Wine is the largest independent wine retailer in the country with yearly sales of over one million cases of wine per year. Their goals are simple: 1) provide consumers with the highest quality of wine at the lowest cost, 2) provide consumers the best selection of wine possible from all regions of the world and at all price points, and 3) provide consumers with a knowledgeable wine staff who can assist customers. Additional info is available at www.wineaccess.com.
• Lane Bryant – With over 700 stores, Lane Bryant, the nation's largest plus-size retailer, provides stylish, high quality fashion for plus-size women in sizes 14-28. Lane Bryant offers a wide selection of apparel from wear-to-work and casual to evening wear - as well as the Cacique collection of intimate apparel. Lane Bryant will open its new store in July 2003. Lane Bryant will also soon add online shopping to the Web site at www.lanebryant.com.