It was only five years ago, in February 2014, that Palm Beach Outlets opened in West Palm Beach, Fla., yet in that brief time the 440,000-sq.-ft. center has become an important magnet in the region.
Two-term West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, who was in office at the time, puts the arrival of the New England Development-owned center into perspective.
“Thousands of jobs have been added, tourism to our city has grown, and it has become a beautiful anchor for our area. Palm Beach Outlets has helped to bolster the city's economic resurgence," Muoio said.
Tourism to Palm Beach County has grown 27% since Palm Beach Outlets opened, according to New England Development. In 2018, 8.02 million visitors came to The Palm Beaches, generating a record-high $7.4 billion in economic impact to the area.
Three new luxury retailers join Palm Beach Outlets as it begins its sixth year in business. Stuart Weitzman opened a store last month and Coach and Kate Spade New York plan openings for later this year.
The new arrivals join more than 100 brands at the center located right off I-95 on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. They include Ann Taylor Factory Store, Vera Bradley, Under Armour, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Nautica, Nike Factory Store, and True Religion.
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