Pearl River, NY (February 2001): Katz & Associates, a rapidly growing national retail real estate firm, announces the addition of two new exclusive clients, Mikasa® and Phillips-Van Heusen, to its ever expanding roster, according to Daniel B. Katz, President and CEO.

Katz has signed an exclusive agreement to handle retail real estate transactions for Mikasa in New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester and the New York City boroughs. Founded in 1948 and based in the U.S., Mikasa is a leader in tabletop fashion in dinnerware, crystal stemware, flatware and decorative accessories. The company currently operates close to 175 locations in the United States and Canada.

Katz will focus on opening approximately 10 new units in the company's next fiscal year. The stores will be approximately 6,000 - 7,000 square feet.

In addition, Katz will handle five-to-eight 3,500 - 4,500 square foot stores for Phillips-Van Heusen during the coming year. Currently operating approximately 600 stores, Phillips-Van Heusen has been mainly an outlet retailer. However, the new retail facilities will be placed in non-outlet shopping centers. Phillips-Van Heusen is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the trading symbol PVH.

Howard Seiden, Director of Real Estate, Metropolitan New York, Katz & Associates, is handling these assignments.

Katz & Associates Corporation is the largest and most widely recognized retail real estate organization of its kind. The firm serves leading national retailers in providing representation in strip centers, regional malls and city streets. Katz' services also include strategic consulting, portfolio evaluation, comprehensive mall leasing and repositioning programs, making the company a complete retail real estate source.