Many new stores are joining the lineup at the Dayton Mall and several favorites are expanding. Currently, the mall has more than 100,000 square feet of space under construction. Our shoppers have given us feedback and let us know what types of stores they would like to see at the Dayton Mall, said Michael W. Minns, General Manager of the Dayton Mall. In response to the desires of our shoppers, we have been able to attract several key retailers to the Dayton Mall lineup. The latest new store announcement is the addition of Linens n Things. This 30,000 square foot super-store will satisfy shoppers requests for an expanded selection of goods for the home at Dayton Mall. This store will mark the entrance of Linens n Things to the Dayton market. Linens n Things is one of the nations largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of home textiles, housewares and decorative home accessories. The store is a destination store for designer bedding, towels and accessories, the newest kitchen electrics, cookware, dinnerware, lamps, framed art, candles and more. The store will be located near Dayton Mall Entrance 4, in the area previously occupied by Discovery Zone. The addition of Linens n Things will actually cause the mall to create a new mall entrance in this area. The new mall entrance will be about 20 feet closer to JC Penneys. New public restrooms will also be built at the malls new entrance. In addition to the new mens and womens restrooms, a new family restroom will also be available. The Linens n Things store is expected to open in time for the 2000 holiday shopping season. While the store is still in the planning stages, it is expected that the retailer will bring 40 to 50 new jobs to the area. Also new to the Dayton Mall are: DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will open this month and will feature 27,000 pairs of current season designer shoes at value prices. Lined up end to end, this is five miles of shoes. Trade Secret, which carries an extensive line of hair care products and features a salon, opened in early June and will occupy 1,216 square feet of space. The store is located near the Sunglass Hut. Wrapid, an addition to the Food Court, is open now and features an assortment of wrap sandwiches. Fruit For All Reasons, a gourmet eatery in a kiosk near Elder Beerman, opened last week. They serve smoothies, coffee, fruit and bagels. Several store expansions are under way. They include: Old Navy, currently in 14,000 square feet of space, will grow to 24,000 square feet. The larger store is expected to open in time for the all-important Back to School season. Bath & Body Works is expanding to include the popular home accessory concept. White Barn Candle Company is expanding and renovating and the new 5,422 square feet space will be completed by early fall. Length;13"Publication Name;The Miamisburg News Version;1