New stores headed to area malls

As the weather changes and winter finally dies away, Concord Mills and Northlake Mall are announcing some of their new stores slated to open this spring.

At Northlake, be on the lookout for a new Aerie store on the mall's upper level, selling American Eagle's intimates and sleepwear sub-brands. An Orange Tree Frozen Yogurt, with self-serve frozen yogurt and a toppings bar, will further Charlotte's frozen yogurt boom when it opens in the food court, and a Verizon Wireless store is slated for the mall's lower level near Macy's.

Concord Mills will add P.S. from Aeropostale, a children's casual clothing store targeting boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Robert Wayne Footwear is also slated to open soon, offering a selection of national brand shoes for men and women. And the mall said retailers Hot Topic, rue21 and Aeropostale are relocating within the mall and expanding their stores.

Neither mall gave specific dates for the store openings.