Simon's Atlanta-area properties comprise the 1.9-million-sf Mall of Georgia, Buford, GA, the largest shopping center in the state; Lenox Square, 1.57 million sf; Northlake Mall, 1.5 million sf; Town Center at Cobb-Kennesaw, GA, 1.28 million sf; Gwinnett Place, Duluth, GA, 1.24 million sf; and Phipps Plaza, Buckhead, GA, 820,000 sf.

Nationwide, Coke products will dominate in 248 Simon shopping centers totaling 185 million sf in 36 states, the companies say in a jointly prepared statement. Simon's five-year contract with Pepsi-Cola Co. of Purchase, NY ends Dec. 31.

The Coke deal gives the world's largest beverage company exclusive rights to vending, sponsorships, promotion and advertising at Simon's properties which the company says is visited by 100 million shoppers annually. Restaurants and tenants in food courts at the Simon malls will still be able to sell Pepsi products.