Pearl River, NY (August, 2004): Katz & Associates Corporation, the nation's largest real estate company dedicated exclusively to retail, is pleased to announce that it has secured the right to represent Kirkland's as they expand in the states of Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska.

Kirkland's is a leading specialty retailer of home décor products, operating 282 stores in 36 states. The stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and artificial floral products. Each store also offers an extensive assortment of holiday merchandise. Kirkland's stores provide an engaging shopping experience characterized by a diverse, ever'changing merchandise selection at attractive prices. The unique combination of style and value has enabled Kirkland's to become an industry leader in home décor with strong customer loyalty.