March 4, 2025

Apparel Retailer J.Crew Factory Set To Join The Lakeside Village Tenant Roster In Lakeland, Florida This Summer

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BALTIMORE, MD (March 4, 2025) – J.Crew Factory, a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, is set to join the tenant roster of Lakeside Village, a nearly 460,000 square foot super-regional lifestyle center located at 1479 Town Center Drive in Lakeland, just east of Tampa, this summer. J.Crew Factory is part of the J.Crew Group family of brands, including J.Crew and Madewell, which operates more than 530 stores in all 50 states. J.Crew Factory signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) for 6,368 square feet of space, with Monica Johnson and Kristin Perry of CRC representing the landlord and Amy Pappas with Open Realty Advisors, a Newmark Company representing the tenant.

J.Crew Factory is the brand known for its fun, classic and colorful styles for women, men and kids. Customers can celebrate their love of shopping with frequent drops of new arrivals, exclusive in-store-only events and incredible deals on styles for every occasion. Shoppers are invited to explore the brand’s very own collection of J.Crew Factory–exclusive styles, all at an incredible value. They will also receive a surprise grand-opening offer when visiting the new store.

Additional discounts are offered for teachers, college students, health-care workers, first responders and military personnel. The retailer offers petite and extended sizes, more styles and sales at jcrewfactory.com, where deal seekers can shop online 24/7.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of this community,” says Jody Gietl, head of J.Crew Factory. “We’re looking forward to offering families great styles for every occasion, all at compelling prices.”

CRC acquired Lakeside Village in 2023. The center features more than 70 tenants, is anchored by Belk, CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX, and Books-A-Million, and is shadow-anchored by Kohl’s. With Nordstrom Rack expected to open soon, Lakeside Village continues to offer a diverse mix of uses, including entertainment, medical/healthcare, fitness, food, and beverage, as well as 46,000 square feet of Class A office space. The open-air shopping center sits on 88 acres with over 2,000 feet of frontage on Polk Highway, which connects to I-4 and the greater metropolitan areas of Orlando and Tampa.

“J.Crew Factory is recognized as a destination for everyday deals on classic style, and consumers visiting Lakeside Village will soon have another well-known brand to shop for quality apparel and accessories for the entire family,” stated Kristina O’Keefe, Vice President of CRC’s Commercial Division.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company focused on acquiring and operating retail and multifamily properties. The privately held firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of over eight million square feet of commercial space and more than 10,000 apartment homes across 13 states, with a portfolio value exceeding $4 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.

About J.Crew Factory

We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that can’t be beat—period. A fan of timeless silhouettes and amazing fits? We’ve got you. Like mixing in extra-special details, of-the-moment fabrics and prints you won’t find anywhere else? Check. Need to get dressed for your first job interview, a special wedding or an upcoming vacation? You’ve come to the right place. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got great styles for the whole family that’ll have your crew looking good. Plus, we believe that picking up your favorite looks in stores and online shouldn’t mean spending an arm and a leg, so there are always deals waiting for you. We’re talking 24 hours a day, seven days a week.