Sony store to open September 1 at The Woodlands Mall

August 16, 2006

More retailers prepare for openings, including The Children’s Place and Disney Store

Offering one of the most dynamic shopping experiences in greater Houston, The Woodlands Mall continues to increase its retail base with the addition of sought-after, national brand stores. In the coming months, Sony Style®, The Children’s Place, Disney Store and more national retailers will be opening at the shopping center.

Sony Style®, which will be located near Sears next to Swarovski, will debut on Friday, September 1. The new store, which is only the fourth Texas store, will allow customers to test-drive a variety of electronic devices including televisions, DVD players, cameras, photo printers, camcorders and more.

The store will feature several demonstration areas, such as an HDTV display wall equipped with high-definition television sets and DVD players. Sony Style, with Wi-Fi internet access, will also showcase the electronic giant’s entertainment merchandise, such as movies, CDs, Playstation consoles and game software.

The Children’s Place is a leading retailer for boys and girls, ages newborn to 14 years. The new store, located on the upper level next to JCPenney’s, will present the latest seasonal merchandise in an environment that’s kid-friendly, fresh and spacious. The grand opening will be Sunday, August 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Next to The Children’s Place, The Disney Store is readying for a September opening. The international specialty retailer will feature the Disney collections, including many items that are exclusive to the store.

More retailers that have recently opened or are planning openings at The Woodlands Mall include:

Bakers Shoes is a leading retailer of fashion-forward shoes for young women. In addition to its own brand, the store carries nationally known lines such as Steve Madden, bebe, Diesel, Restricted, Rocket Dog and Skechers. Bakers is open on the first level near JCPenney.
Jugo Juice, a leading Canadian smoothie maker, is serving all things fresh in the corridor near The Courtyard Shops. The juice bar serves fresh-squeezed, all-natural juices and smoothies and a variety of menu items, all made from natural, unprocessed foods.
Sheikh Shoes, straight from California, is quickly becoming one of the leading retailers of women’s, men’s and children’s shoes, apparel and accessories. Shiekh is open on the upper level near the Food Court.

For a complete listing of retailers at the shopping center directions, visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com, stop by Customer Service in Center Court or call 281.363.3409.

About The Woodlands Mall

THE WOODLANDS MALL is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 210 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The Company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the Company Web site at http://www.generalgrowth.com.