Ala Moana Center to Offer Exclusive
Hello Kitty Products on Oahu
Hello Kitty charm straps and lanyards make the perfect fashion accessory for any camera, cell phone or small electronic device.
HONOLULU – The world’s most infamous cat “Hello Kitty” has made her way to Hawaii again and now features a number of exclusive products sold at Ala Moana Center that is sure to put a smile on any keiki’s (child’s) or lifetime collector’s face.
Just introduced to the islands is a variety of “Ala Moana Center” Hello Kitty lanyards and charm straps complete with the renowned cat posing in Aloha attire with her Hawaiian ukulele and flowers. A variety of specially designed flower charms accompany each piece with an imprinted metal tag that says “Ala Moana” – highlighting Hello Kitty’s favorite destination on the island of Oahu. The items are a perfect accessory for any camera or small electronic device – especially cellular phones.
“We’re very excited to have these exclusive Hello Kitty products sold at Ala Moana Center,” said Sharon James, Regional Vice President of Marketing for General Growth Properties of Hawaii. “Hello Kitty is a very popular and positive family brand and we know it will be a hit among our International travelers and Kama‘aina residents who are enamored by the product line.”
The line-up of products include three different charm straps and one neck lanyard, each sold separately with a flower accent in your choice of pink, yellow or blue. Items include:
• Charm strap featuring Hello Kitty with Ukulele and Mango Charm and says “Ala Moana” on the Ukulele and a Special Tag -- $7.99 each.
• Charm strap featuring Hello Kitty with Ukulele and Hibiscus Charm and says “Ala Moana” on the Ukulele, back of Hello Kitty’s Shirt and a Special Tag -- $7.99 each.
• Charm strap featuring Hello Kitty with a larger Ukulele and Hibiscus Charm and says “Ala Moana” on the Ukulele and a Special Tag -- $9.99 each.
• Lanyard featuring Hello Kitty in a floral motif with Hibiscus and Mango Charms and says “Ala Moana” on the back of Hello Kitty’s Shirt and a Special Tag -- $10.99 each.
The full line will be sold year-round exclusively at Sanrio’s Ala Moana Center store (Street Level, near Foodland) and the mall’s Customer Service Center near Centerstage.
In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop features another Ala Moana Center exclusive product – the Sun-Kissed Hello Kitty plush toy – a beautifully bronze-tanned version of the character sporting a cheery, Hawaiian floral lei. The product, selling for $23 each, was introduced in November 2006 and has been very popular among Hello Kitty enthusiasts – especially island children.
A myriad of Hello Kitty merchandise from key chains and toys to backpacks and clothes can be found at various retailers throughout Ala Moana Center.
Hello Kitty was first introduced in 1974 by Sanrio Co., Ltd. of Tokyo as a coin purse product. The adorable, white kitty character with the big head, button eyes and nose, and signature bow in her ear quickly became a world phenomenon among young children and collectors and has grown throughout the decades as a cultural icon. In 1976, Hello Kitty was introduced in the U.S. and in the 90s she was catapulted to new level of fame as a number of American celebrities publicly sported her merchandise. Today, thousands of Hello Kitty products are sold worldwide with collectors and enthusiasts closely following the lines’ additional product.
For more information on Ala Moana Center, visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com or contact our Customer Service Center at (808) 955-9517.
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 18,000 retailers nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.
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