Crew Launch

J.Crew Inc. (New York) has announced plans to open its 158th store, in The Northlake Mall (Charlotte, N.C.). The 5500-square-foot store will open on Sept. 15th, 2005, coinciding with the grand opening of the mall.

The company said the new location called for a richer store environment, “to create a symbiotic relationship and connection to the community. The second floor location enables the brand to embrace the active lifestyle of our J.Crew customer.”

The store concept, furniture and fixturings — designed by and manufactured exclusively for J.Crew — utilize sustainable American natural materials such as cherry and walnut woods, as well as beige limestone flooring.

“J.Crew loves North Carolina,” said company president Jeff Pfeifle. “Between the culture and the natural beauty of the community, The Northlake Mall has enabled J.Crew to become a part of one of North Carolina’s most sophisticated and dynamic destinations.”