Americana at Brand Expansion to Include Nordstrom

A Nordstrom store will be part of the expansion of The Americana at Brand, announced Caruso Affiliated, developer of the Glendale shopping complex. Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to relocate its full-line store from the Glendale Galleria into the space right next to the Americana at Brand. The future three-level, 135,000-square-foot store is expected to open in fall 2013. Nordstrom will continue to serve customers at the Glendale Galleria until the new store opens. “This deal not only will result in a new, best in class department store at The Americana at Brand, but also an opportunity for our company to invest further in the City of Glendale and enhance the overall quality of retail offering in downtown Glendale,” said Rick Caruso, CEO of Caruso Affiliated. “It reinforces the regional draw The Americana at brand currently enjoys.” Nordstrom officials also described the deal as favorable. “While Glendale Galleria has been a good home over the years, we think moving into a brand new store at The Americana at Brand will help us do a better job of serving our customers,” said Erik Nordstrom, president stores for Nordstrom Inc. Caruso Affiliated recently purchased two properties adjacent to The Americana at Brand as part of its plan to expand the shopping center by 140,000 square feet. The developer also has a partnership with Nordstrom Inc. through its Los Angeles retail development, The Grove. Jessica Vernabe