Stein Mart Announces Five New Stores Opening This Fall

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stein Mart SMRT (the "Company") today announced the  locations of its five new stores opening this fall to complete its 2017 store plan to open a total of 10 new stores this year.

"We look forward to introducing our customers to these new locations where they will always find great values on the best designer and name brand merchandise, in an attractive, easy-to-shop setting," said Hunt Hawkins, CEO of Stein Mart. "With new merchandising initiatives and a new marketing campaign being launched this fall, we invite all of our customers – new and loyal – to come see and hear what's new at Stein Mart this fall."                    

The locations and currently scheduled opening dates for Stein Mart's fall new store group are:                 

• Algonquin, IL: River Pointe of Algonquin – October 12
• Mechanicsburg, PA: former Kmart center on Carlisle Pike – October 19
• Sanford, FL: Marketplace at Seminole Towne Center – October 12
• Wichita, KS: Greenwich Place – September 14
• Willowbrook, IL: former Kmart center on Plainfield Road – October 12

Each of these stores will bring an estimated 40 jobs to the communities in which they are opening. For information on employment opportunities at Stein Mart, please visit www.steinmart.com. 

About Stein Mart
Stein Mart, Inc. is a national specialty and off-price retailer offering designer and name-brand fashion apparel, home décor, accessories and shoes at everyday discount prices. Stein Mart provides real value that customers will love every day both in stores and online. The Company currently operates 292 stores across 31 states. For more information, please visit www.steinmart.com. 

For more information:
Linda L. Tasseff
Director, Investor Relations
(904) 858-2639
ltasseff@steinmart.com