Sports Authority, the country's largest full-line sporting goods retailer, will open its newest store at The Promenade at Westlake May 19. Sports Authority's nationwide locations bring an unparalleled combination of top line brands, broad selection, knowledgeable sales staff and competitively low prices.

The 26,000-square-foot store will be staffed with experts in all areas of sports, health and fitness related topics. With its large selection and helpful staff, Sports Authority strives to be the ultimate "authority" both on and off the field. Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, Sports Authority is the number one place for consumers to fulfill their own sports equipment needs as well as find their favorite team's apparel.

"Sports Authority's nationwide presence gives us the ability to bring the world's top sporting good brands to all our locations across the country," said Greg Waters, chief operating officer of Sports Authority. "Our unbeatable selection and unbeatable savings are unmatched, and with our commitment to matching or beating our competitor's best price by an additional 10% of the difference, we are able to truly position ourselves locally as the ‘authority' on sports."

"We are pleased to welcome the Sports Authority to The Promenade," said Rick J. Caruso, president and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, the center's owner and developer. "Sports Authority understands the needs of our community and will bring added excitement and energy to our retail environment."

Sports Authority's brand and product assortment provides the best in team sports gear, including football, softball, basketball, baseball, hockey, lacrosse; individual sports including running, cycling, in-line skating, golf and tennis; outdoor sports including hunting, fishing and camping; as well as customized team jerseys from Majestic Athletic® to outfit all area teams with best and highest quality uniforms.

The array of top brands run the gamut, including Nike®, Adidas® and Reebok®, Schwinn®, Huffy®, Rollerblade®, Rawlings®, Spalding®, Under Armor®, Bowflex®, Hoist®, New Balance®, Taylormade®, Titleist® and Topflite®.

"The opening of our Sports Authority store at The Promenade gives Conejo Valley residents and sports enthusiasts the one-stop shop for all of their sporting goods and apparel needs," adds Waters. "We look forward to bringing local residents the best apparel and equipment available for many great seasons to come."

The newest Sports Authority is located at 160 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. For more information, visit www.shoppromenade.com .

About Sports Authority
Sports Authority, headquartered in Englewood, CO, is one of the nation's largest full-line sporting goods retailers, offering a comprehensive high-quality assortment of brand name sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices. As of November 4, 2006, Sports Authority operated 409 stores in 45 states. In addition, a joint venture with AEON Co., Ltd. operates "Sports Authority" stores in Japan under a licensing agreement.

About The Promenade
The Promenade at Westlake, owned by Caruso Affiliated, has been a leading attraction since opening in November 1996. The Promenade's stylish outdoor environment, where people can gather, shop and be entertained, has challenged the traditional "mall" concept and set a new standard in the industry. In addition to The Promenade, Caruso Affiliated owns The Grove, The Commons at Calabasas, The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, The Village at Moorpark, Encino Marketplace and Waterside at Marina del Rey. Projects in development include The Americana at Brand (Glendale), The Shops at Santa Anita (Arcadia), and The Village at Playa Vista (Marina del Rey).