"We're always looking at ways to increase our retail, dining and entertainment mix. Our leasing team is in discussions with various retailers who are interested in the space and we are actively seeking new stores and restaurants," says Kay Day, Regional Vice President of Leasing for Ala Moana. "Our customers' tastes are constantly evolving, and finding space for new and exciting retailers who would like to be in Hawaii has always been a tremendous challenge. This is an exciting opportunity for us to offer these retailers a chance to be a part of Ala Moana Center."

The mall has total annual sales of more than $1 billion and is visited by approximately 42 million people each year. General Growth, a publicly traded REIT, currently has ownership interest in, or management responsibility for, a portfolio of 169 regional shopping malls in 41 states. The company portfolio totals approximately 146-million sf of retail space and includes over 16,000 retailers nationwide.