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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 8, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Gayle Terry
Marketing Director
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
816-960-6232 or [email protected]
Jenny Stasi
Trozzolo Communications Group
816-842-8111 or [email protected]
Kendra Scott to Open on the Country Club Plaza
Leading jewelry brand coming to Kansas City late summer 2015
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 8, 2015) – Popular jewelry retailer Kendra Scott will open on the
Country Club Plaza later this summer at 412 Nichols Road with 1,455 square feet of retail
space. This will be Kendra Scott’s first Kansas City location.
“We are looking forward to bringing one of the most widely recognized fashion accessory names
in the country to the Plaza and Kansas City,” said Glenn Stephenson, Highwoods Properties
vice president and division manager. “We know Plaza-goers will enjoy this fresh, cutting-edge
brand.”
Kendra Scott broke new ground in the accessories market when she introduced the Color
Bar™, a unique, interactive experience that allows shoppers to create customized jewelry in
minutes. The new store will showcase this coveted feature, which includes a touch screen
display monitor, iPads and a kaleidoscope of gemstones and jewelry silhouettes in up to four
metal settings.
The shelves will boast a distinctive collection of seasonal and signature jewelry in an array of
rich hues. Specifically, the Kendra Scott “Via Maya” Collection will take center stage and
introduce local shoppers to the distinctive style of Kendra Scott.
The Kendra Scott company was founded on the mantra “Family, Fashion, Philanthropy” and as
the brand has grown it continues to hold philanthropy as one of its core values, with a special
passion for women and children’s causes.
“I cannot wait to open our doors here in Kansas City. It is an honor and a thrill to be expanding
our retail locations into the state of Missouri,” says Kendra. “I can already feel the love and
strength of this city and its people, and I cannot wait to bring the innovation, passion and heart
of the Kendra Scott brand to this incredible community.”
About Highwoods Properties
Highwoods Properties, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a publicly traded
(NYSE:HIW) real estate investment trust (REIT) and a member of the S&P MidCap 400
Index. The Company is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and
manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Greensboro,
Kansas City, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. For
more information about Highwoods Properties, please visit our website at www.highwoods.com.
The Country Club Plaza, developed in 1922, was the country’s first suburban shopping center.
Today, with nearly a million square feet of retail and restaurant space, the open-air, Spanishinspired district continues to serve both local and regional customers with a collection of
exclusive national tenants and original local businesses. Owned by Highwoods Properties since
1998, The Plaza offers over 150 upscale retailers and specialty restaurants.
About Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is a leading fashion accessories brand inspired by the personal experiences,
travel, and sense of community of its CEO and designer, Kendra Scott. Sold at premiere
retailers including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and over 1,000 specialty
boutiques worldwide, the brand boasts a thriving web business and numerous namesake stores
across the country. Kendra Scott is known for its kaleidoscope of beautiful accessories as well
as the innovative and customizable Color Bar™ experience. As the brand continues to grow, the
company remains true to its founding philosophy of “Family, Fashion, Philanthropy.”
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