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It is home to 85 different outlet stores and a handful of restaurants. Major brands within the mall include Banana Republic, Converse, Reebok, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, and Cole Haan.


Department stores decreased moderately last quarter.Outside of department stores, other companies are also going upscale. Gap Inc.'s Banana Republic on Tuesday announced that American designer Narciso Rodriguez would begin an advisory role this month with Banana Republic.Mr.Luxury brands and retailers have shown resilience this summer despite a slowing of shopping by Europeans and bumpy stock markets.Both Michael Kors and Estee Lauder reported strong sales to travelers, on the heels of high end luggage maker Tumi Holdings Inc giving a strong forecast last week.Kors Chief Executive John Idol said sales to tourists had spiked in the last two m onths, while Estee Lauder said its sales were particularly strong in travel retail and emerging markets.In a