The new additions include everything from J.Crew andtheir storefor kids,Crew Cuts, Swarowski, Bose, Aveda, Hugo Boss, Coach,ToysInternational and even a flower shop, Stems &Vines. Mall ofAmerica will add a multi-level Gapflagship store that will featuremore than 20,000sf of men's and women's fashions and anotherstorewith more than 12,000 sf in kids and babyclothes.

Besides new offerings this fall, other newretailersandattractions that have opened during the past yearinclude:Jillian's Hi LifeLanes; Sarno's Gelato; Torpedo Joe's; Zutopia;Zumiez;b.b.s.p; Rand McNally;J.Jill; Syncrony; Baby Place andQVC.In 1999, Mall of America continues to generate anestimatedeconomicimpact of more than $1.5 billion for the state ofMinnesota,including nearly$1.2 billion in new money fromnon-Minnesotaresidents. Actual sales in 1999exceeded the Mall'sforecast of $850 million, climbing6% from 1998sales of $808million.

Mall officials say that the Simon Propeties-ownedpropertyattracts more visitors annually than Disney World, theGrandCanyon and Graceland combined. Since opening inAugust 1992, morethan 310 million people have visitedMall of America, whichcontinues to attract more than40 million people per year. Inaddition to more than520 stores, the Mall is home to the nation'slargestindoor theme park, a 12-lane bowling club, a 14-screenmovietheater and a1.2 million-gallon walk-through aquarium.