COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction is underway at
Forest Park, a 53,300 square-foot neighborhood center being developed in
Greenville, S.C., by Edens & Avant, one of the nation's leading retail real
estate companies. The Fresh Market will anchor the center, which opens
summer 2008.
"Greenville is a sophisticated market," remarked Lyle Darnall, Edens &
Avant Vice President of Development, "and it is well-positioned for an
upscale center convenient to the booming downtown and close-in residential
areas."
Forest Park is located near the intersection of Laurens Road and
Pleasantburg Drive on Antrim Drive, minutes from downtown Greenville and
convenient to the established neighborhoods surrounding this area. Planned
for the center is a blend of national and regional specialty retailers that
will compliment The Fresh Market and the boutique feel of Forest Park. A
brick facade, wrought-iron columns and plantation shutters are some of the
architectural elements that will be featured there.
Nancy Whitworth, Director of Economic Development for the city of
Greenville, commented, "We're thrilled to see Forest Park under
construction along Pleasantburg and Antrim Drives. The Fresh Market will be
a wonderful addition to this corridor and will certainly serve as a
catalyst for more exciting things in the future."
An extraordinary food destination store, The Fresh Market will
introduce its newest format here with a 22,344 square-foot store offering
reasonably priced, fresh perishables and everyday grocery items in an
inviting, old-world European market atmosphere. The gourmet food retailer
is relocating its current store on E. North Street to the new neighborhood
center to provide customers with an updated, more spacious location that
will offer a larger variety of specialty items. New features will include
more parking spaces, bigger grocery aisles, European fixtures, enhanced
lighting, a deli island, an improved selection of organic items and larger
floral, gift and bakery departments.
"We are pleased by the reception and continued loyalty from the city of
Greenville," said Craig Carlock, chief operating officer of The Fresh
Market. "Customers recognize The Fresh Market as the premier source for
exceptional foods, and we look forward to bringing a larger, enhanced and
updated store that will better serve this thriving community."
Edens & Avant develops, owns and operates neighborhood shopping places
in primary markets throughout the East Coast. Focusing on innovative
development and redevelopment together with key acquisitions in urban
areas, the Company has built a portfolio of more than 140 retail centers in
16 states. Edens & Avant has Regional Headquarters in Boston, Washington,
D.C., Atlanta, Miami and Columbia, S.C. (Corporate Office). For additional
information about the Company and its retail real estate portfolio, please
visit http://www.edensandavant.com.
SOURCE Edens & Avant
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CONTACT:
Julie Culbreath of Edens & Avant,
+1-803-744-2446, jculbreath@edensandavant.com
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