Six store closures at Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets

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By Christian Livermore - Times Herald-Record

In another sign that consumers aren't spending like they used to, at least six retailers have closed in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets since the new year.

Chanel, French Connection, Harry & David, Liz Claiborne, Miss Sixty and Williams-Sonoma have shuttered, and rumors are circulating that more closures are on the way.

Christine Greak, the center's marketing director, denied the rumors of additional store closings and chalked the other closings up to a seasonal cycle.

"In the beginning of every year, it is not uncommon for a handful of stores to close and for us to await new stores taking their place," she said in an e-mail. "Although we do not comment on individual company business decisions to close a particular store, it should be noted that most of these closings are not unique to this particular center as selected companies have previously announced their decision to close all or most of their outlet stores."

All the stores that closed at Woodbury Common have been closing locations nationwide because of slumping sales.