The Lightstone Group's Prime Retail Outlet in San Marcos, Texas Signs Five New Merchants

LAKEWOOD, N.J., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Retail, the Lightstone Group's outlet platform and one of the largest owners of retail outlet space in the country, recently announced the names of five new merchants that opened outlet locations at Prime Outlets - San Marcos, the regional shopping destination located between San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

"We're thrilled to bring this diverse mix of leading designer and name-brand stores to Prime Outlets - San Marcos," said Marketing Director Celena McGuill. "Each merchant not only defines our commitment to offer the most comprehensive collection of outlet stores where shoppers find value, but represents our work to continue to enhance the shopping experience for our local shoppers along with our region's extensive tourism market."

Prime Outlets - San Marcos' newest members to its merchant family include:

• 7 for All Mankind, a leader in premium designer denim for men, women and children.
• Ed Hardy Outlet, the popular vintage tattoo wear brand.
• Etro, the world-renowned impeccable and sophisticated lifestyle brand.
• Loro Piana, luxury goods manufacturer of the world's finest cashmere and wool fabrics.
• Tory Burch, the attainable luxury lifestyle label defined by classic American sportswear with an eclectic sensibility.
  

Prime Outlets - San Marcos' newest merchants join a comprehensive collection of more than 140 leading luxury and name-brands at the top shopping destination including Gucci, La Perla, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Juicy Couture, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store and Victoria's Secret, among many more, which offer shoppers up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day.

Prime Outlets - San Marcos is located off I-35 at Exit 200, between Austin and San Antonio in San Marcos, Texas. The 750,000-sq. ft. outlet center offers everyday savings of 30 to 65 percent off full retail prices and features a growing collection of 140 brand name retailers including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet OFF 5TH, Giorgio Armani General Store, Hugo Boss Factory Store, Escada Company Store, Lacoste, Pottery Barn Outlet, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel Outlet, kate spade, Michael Kors, Zegna Outlet, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, Juicy Couture, 2b bebe, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Dooney & Bourke and COACH Factory.

Prime Retail is home to more than 450 leading designer and name-brands such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, kate spade, Michael Kors, St. John, Juicy Couture, Stuart Weitzman, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH( )and Neiman Marcus Last Call. The company's retail outlets serve major markets including San Francisco, Calif., Orlando, Fla., Washington, D.C., Austin/San Antonio, Texas, Williamsburg, Va. and Puerto Rico, among many more.

About The Lightstone Group

The Lightstone Group is a privately held real estate company with interests in residential, office, retail, and industrial real estate assets. The company's operating entities include Prime Retail, a premier outlet retailer, Prime Group Realty Trust and Beacon Management. The company owns a diversified portfolio of more than 19,000 multifamily units, and 24 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail properties in 27 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in New York, The Lightstone Group employs more than 1,000 people. For more information, visit www.lightstonegroup.com.