Tejon Ranch Company and The Rockefeller Group officially open
California’s newest outlet center, with full occupancy and thousands of
area shoppers
TEJON RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2014--
Tejon Ranch Company (NYSE: TRC) and The Rockefeller Group today
celebrated the Grand Opening of the Outlets at Tejon, an upscale
320,000-square-foot outdoor shopping center with more than 70 retailers
on 43 acres.
The new center is located on Interstate 5, one of California’s most
traveled highways, between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Demand from
major domestic and international retailers brought the new outlets to
full occupancy prior to opening, with a high-profile tenant roster that
includes the only Pottery Barn outlet store in California, as well as
apparel and accessories retailers Michael Kors, H&M, Coach, Banana
Republic, J. Crew, Nike and dozens of others. A full list may be viewed
at http://tejonoutlets.com/finder.php.
The Grand Opening celebration comes one day after the sold-out VIP
Preview Party, which brought thousands of shoppers and guests to the
center for an evening of advance shopping, discounts, food and live
entertainment. Nearly $100,000 was raised for seven local charities
which sold tickets to the event, including the American Red Cross, Boys
and Girls Clubs of Kern County, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita,
CASA, Junior League, Links for Life and The Painted Turtle. The event
was also eco-friendly, thanks to Price Disposal, which donated service
ware made from all-natural, compostable materials.
Between 200,000 and 250,000 shoppers are expected to visit the center
during its inaugural weekend, which ends Sunday, August 10. The weekend
will feature fashion giveaways and consultations from celebrity stylist
Mark-Alan Harmon, as well as family activities, music and entertainment.
The Outlets at Tejon will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. and on Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“The enormous demand we’ve seen from retailers for space at the Outlets
at Tejon can be attributed in large part to the changes in the retail
landscape today with consumers placing more emphasis on the shopping
experience and value,” said Gregory S. Bielli, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Tejon Ranch Company. “The collection of shops that
have joined the center will deliver high quality retail at great value.
Combined with its spectacular Tejon Ranch setting, the Outlets at Tejon
is a trip worth taking and a stop worth making.”
Atsushi Nakajima, President and Chief Executive Officer of The
Rockefeller Group, said, “We’re proud to partner with Tejon Ranch
Company on this outstanding project. The strong demand from such great
brands is a testament to the high desirability of this location, and
from this day forward should establish the Outlets at Tejon as a major
shopping destination for area residents as well as tourists.”
The Outlets at Tejon benefits from favorable regional demographics, with
3.2 million people living within an hour’s drive, including the
residents of Bakersfield and the Northwest Los Angeles communities of
Santa Clarita, Valencia, Castaic, Lancaster and Palmdale. In addition,
approximately 65 million travelers pass by the location annually on
their way north or south on Interstate 5.
“High-quality, designer brands at value prices; a highly trafficked,
internationally known location; a beautiful, high-quality center
reflective of the names Tejon Ranch and Rockefeller – these are the keys
that have driven this project’s success,” said Hugh McMahon, Senior
Vice-President of Commercial and Industrial Real Estate for Tejon Ranch
Co.
Tom McCormick, Senior Vice-President and Regional Development Officer
for The Rockefeller Group, based in Irvine, Calif., added, “This was a
missing component in the region, and we think it will have the
opportunity to thrive by bringing together the best in retail with
thoughtful design and compelling demographics.”
Design was an important component of the overall plan, with the
architectural firm Adams & Associates creating a center that is
authentic to the historic and scenic environment of Tejon Ranch.
Landscaped grounds, water features and relaxing furniture for guests
complement open-air courtyards and curving retail promenades. A
signature design feature is a replica of Bakersfield’s Beale Clock Tower
– a historic landmark that was built by the original owners of Tejon
Ranch.
Avison Young, led by outlet property specialists Lisa Wagner and David
Hinkle, assisted in the development and roll-out of the new center,
while the leasing effort was led by EB Development. The general
contractor was Layton Construction Co. Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah.
More information and a full schedule of Grand Opening events is
available online at www.TejonOutlets.com.
About Tejon Ranch Co.
Tejon Ranch Company is a publicly traded diversified real estate
development and agribusiness company whose primary asset is California’s
historic Tejon Ranch. Located between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, the
270,000-acre ranch is the largest single piece of private property in
the state of California. More information is available at www.TejonRanch.com.
About The Rockefeller Group
The Rockefeller Group is a leading global real estate owner, developer
and investment manager. The company has engaged in some of America’s
most significant and recognizable real estate endeavors, beginning with
the development of Rockefeller Center, one of the world’s finest urban
mixed-use complexes combining prime office and retail space in a
superior location. The company is wholly-owned by Mitsubishi Estate Co.
Ltd., one of the world’s largest real estate investment and development
companies, which has completed eight outlet centers in Japan. Visit www.RockefellerGroup.com.
Source: Tejon Ranch Company
Tejon Ranch Company
Barry Zoeller,
661-663-4212
Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing
bzoeller@tejonranch.com
or
The
Rockefeller Group
Dwayne Doherty, 212-282-2130
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
ddoherty@rockgrp.com
