Retail Properties of America, Inc. Announces Renewal of 14 PetSmart Locations

Retail Properties of America, Inc. Announces Renewal of 14 PetSmart Locations

OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Retail Properties of America, Inc. (NYS: RPAI) announced today the renewal of 14 PetSmart leases at the end of 2012, representing approximately 315,000 square feet. RPAI currently has 40 PetSmart stores in its portfolio.

"We strive to partner and continually expand our relationships with best in class retailers such as PetSmart," said Shane Garrison, executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief investment officer of RPAI. "This announcement is yet another example of our proactive asset management approach, as we deliver on our ongoing commitment to generate a predictable and growing cash flow stream for our shareholders."

PetSmart, Inc. (NAS: PETM) is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company employs approximately 50,000 associates and operates more than 1,269 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico facilities.

About RPAI

Retail Properties of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate company that owns and operates high quality, strategically located shopping centers across 35 states. The company is one of the largest owners and operators of shopping centers in the United States. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPAI. Additional information about the company is available at www.rpai.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Retail Properties of America, Inc.
Cherilyn Megill, (630) 634-4288
Megill@rpai.com

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