MICHIGAN CITY – Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets has announced that four new stores will open this year. They are Michael Kors, Lane Bryant, Vera Bradley and Finish Line.

In addition, the Coach store at the mall could triple in size.

“The recession brought many new shoppers to the outlets looking for great deals and that is what outlets are known for,” said Christine Juricic, general manager of the outlet mall.

Lighthouse Place is owned by Simon Property Group. It has 120 stores and employs 800 people.