Mall of America, the largest U.S. retail and entertainment complex, is excited to announce an array of new retailers for guests to shop for the peak summer travel season.  The Mall is located next to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and is connected by convenient non-stop service (2.5 hour flight) from Las Vegas, host of 2013 International POW WOW.

The new stores that have recently opened include Swim 'n Sport, Ruum American Kid's Wear, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Blast Blow Dry Bar, Bruegger's Bagels, Foreign Exchange and Victorinox Swiss Army.  The new retailers complement Mall of America's other 520 stores featuring designer brand goods and a wide array of clothing, shoes, jewelry, electronics and accessories.

Mall of America offers tax-free shopping on clothing and shoes.  It hosts 42 million visitors annually from around the world.  More people visit the Mall of America yearly than the combined populations of South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Canada.

"The Mall strives to be an industry leader and is dedicated to bringing our guests only the best for their shopping experiences," said Maureen Bausch, executive Vice President.  "We will continue to work with popular and cutting-edge brands to remain a top tourist destination in the United States."

In addition to world-class shopping, Mall of America is a top family travel destination and offers many attractions for hours of family fun.  Nickelodeon Universe, in the center of the Mall, is the largest U.S. indoor amusement park with 30 exciting rides.  The Mall also features a large aquarium, miniature golf, ropes climbing course, mirror maze, LEGO Imagination Center, 14 theatres, flight simulators and 50 restaurants.

Over 50 hotels are located with 10 minutes of Mall of America, all offering free shuttle service to the Mall and MSP International Airport.  In addition, Radisson Blu Mall of America opened on March 15, 2013 - the first hotel to be physically connected to the Mall. Convenient Light Rail Train connects Mall of America to the airport and downtown Minneapolis.

Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex.  At 4.2 million square feet, the Mall is home to 520 shops; Nickelodeon Universe; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more.  The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Visit www.mallofamerica.com for full details.

               Contact: Doug Killian, Senior Director International Tourism

               Mall of America

               Booth 845 at IPW

               (mobile) 952-240-9340

               (email) dkillian@mallofamerica.com