SouthPark Mall expected to open all stores Tuesday morning

By Bernadette Jay, NewsChannel 36

Posted: Sunday, Jul. 22, 2012

Water runs through SouthPark Mall after a partial roof collapse. Photo by WCNC's Jeremy Markovich via Twitter

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What’s open?

SouthPark Mall officials planned to open additional stores at the shopping center on Sunday. The list includes:

• Department stores: Belk, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

• Nordstrom wing: 7 For All Mankind, Anthropologie, Apple, Bare Escentuals, Chico’s, Cole Haan, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Salon Cielo & Spa, Tommy Bahama, Rangoni Firenze Shoes and Vineyard Vines.

• Belk wing: Coach, Frontgate, James Avery, Kate Spade, Loft, Lululemon, Pure, Tiffany & Co. and St. John Boutique.

• Neiman Marcus wing: BCBGMAXAZRIA, Hermes, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Pottery Barn Kids, Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch.

• Restaurants: Maggiano’s, Cheesecake Factory, City Tavern, McCormick & Schmick’s, the food court wing and California Pizza Kitchen. Arthur’s Restaurant and Wine, inside the Belk store, also plans to open.

• Shops and restaurants located in The Village at SouthPark such as Crate and Barrel will open.

The mall is typically open Sundays from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

CHARLOTTE SouthPark Mall officials said Sunday they anticipate opening the stores impacted by Friday's flood as early as Tuesday.

On Friday, heavy rain from the afternoon storms collapsed portions of the ceiling.

Emergency crews evacuated the mall and there were no injuries. Images from inside the mall showed a couple inches of water on the floor.

There were also reports of flooded vehicles in the mall parking lot.

Sunday officials released this statement to NewsChannel 36:

"Following the water damage that occurred Friday afternoon, SouthPark is pleased to report that a substantial number of stores in the wings minimally affected are open for business. This includes all department stores, restaurants, and a significant portion of the stores between Belk, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.

"The stores impacted by the flooding are in process of restoration and are expected to be open by Tuesday morning. Additionally, service providers are working around the clock to repair the damage caused by flooding -- and return the mall to its pristine condition."

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