"Retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom will solidifyNatick Mall as the premier shopping destination in the GreaterBoston area. We're devoted to providing a total shopping experiencefor our customers through unique retail concepts, popularrestaurants and entertainment," says Bob Michaels, president ofGeneral Growth Properties, which owns and manages the mall.

The Neiman Marcus Natick store, which will be a two-levelbuilding, is scheduled to open in spring 2007. Wayne Hussey, seniorvice president of properties for Neiman Marcus notes that the chainhas been looking for a "viable" second store location for a numberof years. The other location is Five Copley Place in Boston.

This 1.2-million-sf Natick Mall is located within the westernsuburbs of Boston and is near Routes 9 and 30 and the MassachusettsTurnpike. Its sales exceed twice the national average, serving 17million shoppers a year. Also planned as part of the expansion aretwo luxury condominium towers.