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FREE TECHNIQUE CLASSES

Visit Williams-Sonoma every Sunday for a Free Technique Class! Their Culinary Specialists will show you some of their favorite tips and techniques as they prepare and sample great recipes.

 

FREE JUNIOR CHEF CLASSES

Explore how fun and easy cooking can be every Saturday at Williams-Sonoma. Learn how to make delicious recipes from main courses to desserts and more.

SPECIALTY SHOPS REBRANDS, RENOVATES AND ADDS NEW TENANTS TO SPECIALTY SHOPS SOUTHPARK

Charlotte, NC – Hill Partners has successfully completed the rebranding of Specialty Shops on the Park to Specialty Shops SouthPark to better reflect the center’s position in the SouthPark submarket of the Charlotte MSA.

Additionally, a comprehensive cosmetic renovation has been completed. This included the addition of the new Specialty Shops entry signage that did not previously exist at the main entrances; upgrades to the overall landscaping and potscaping program; lighting upgrades in the courtyard; new amenity package including Wi-Fi, a music system, umbrellas and cafe seating in the courtyard; renovation of the via ways to enhance visibility and lighting; and the completion of new stenciling and painting to highlight key focal points throughout the property. “We are extremely excited with the outcome of the renovation and have been consistent with the original design inspiration of the center, which was Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida” said Robert H. Spratt, Jr., President of Hill Partners.

Further, Hill Partners is pleased to announce the strategic addition of two (2) new tenants to Specialty Shops SouthPark, including Pure Barre and ‘efKarpo, which will both open this fall. Pure Barre has leased 1,603 square feet and ‘efKarpo has leased 1,178 square feet. “These two (2) additions may be small in size, but they are big in terms of implementing the strategic remerchandising plan for Specialty Shops SouthPark” states Bill Rooney, Vice President- Leasing at Hill Partners. More detailed press releases for Pure Barre and ‘efKarpo are attached.

Hill Partners, founded in 1983, is a national commercial real estate firm specializing in providing innovative retail and mixed-use development solutions. The company concentrates on three basic divisions: Project Conceptualization, which includes feasibility studies, strategic planning, merchandising and market research; Project Implementation, which includes design management, development/construction management and merchant recruitment; and Property/Asset Management, including operations, tenant relations, consumer marketing, and accounting.

PURE BARRE BRINGS POPULAR WORKOUT TECHNIQUE AND ACTIVE WEAR LINE TO SPECIALTY SHOPS SOUTHPARK

SouthPark- Charlotte, NC – Residents of the SouthPark area will soon be able to lift, tone, burn at Pure Barre’s newest franchise location in Specialty Shops SouthPark. This is Charlotte’s third Pure Barre location, following the success of the studios located in Myers Park and Ballantyne. Studio owner PB South Park, LLC is excited to bring Pure Barre, the nation’s largest and fastest growing barre concept, to the SouthPark area of Charlotte. Pure Barre will be located at Specialty Shops SouthPark at 6401 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28210 and is projected to open in October, 2015.

Since it began franchising in 2009, Pure Barre has exploded in popularity and introduced its innovative and effective technique in over 300 studios across the United States. Using small isometric movements, Pure Barre is a 55 minute full-body workout that lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record-breaking time. The Pure Barre technique works each muscle group to fatigue, then stretches them back out to create long, lean physiques without bulk. The technique is low-impact, making it safe and ideal for clients of all ages and fitness backgrounds.

“We are thrilled to open our newest studio at Specialty Shops SouthPark in the SouthPark area of Charlotte and bring the excitement and results of Pure Barre to its residents,” said Caroline Taylor Operating Partner/Studio Manager of Pure Barre SouthPark. “The continued growth of Pure Barre studios across the country is a testament to the workout’s ability to quickly transform clients’ bodies, so we couldn’t be happier to bring this experience to the iconic Specialty Shops SouthPark on Morrison Blvd. and next to the Marriott Hotel.”

For more information on Pure Barre at Specialty Shops SouthPark, please contact Caroline Taylor at ctaylor@purebarre.com . Additionally, “Like” Pure Barre SouthPark on Facebook to receive updates on client specials, classes and to “meet” the Pure Barre SouthPark team. To sign up for classes, visit their studio page of Pure Barre’s Website and search by location at purebarre.com/locations.

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AMINA RUBINACCI WINS BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE OF 2014

Amina Rubinacci has won Best Women’s Boutique of 2014 from QC Exclusive, a Charlotte lifestyle magazine. Owner Jeannie DeMarco selected Specialty Shops on the Park as the ideal location for this Italian based clothing line, specifically known for their wool and classically elegant pieces. Amina Rubinacci SouthPark is one five U.S. flagship stores.

Discover more about the Amina Rubinacci clothing line and view their latest 2015 Winter collection.