2011-05-22

Friday, May 27, 2011

Hurley opens in Miromar Outlets

Written byNews-press.com

Hurley has opened a store at Miromar Outlets in Estero. The store carries men’s and women’s apparel along with accessories.

Hurley is a youth lifestyle brand rooted in surfing, skate, music and art.

Miromar Outlets features more than 140 designer and brand name manufacturers’ outlet stores including Ann Taylor Factory Store, Coach Factory, Columbia Sportswear, DKNY, J.Crew Factory, and Neiman Marcus Last Call.

It is a project of Margaret Antonier, President and CEO of Miromar Development Corp.

Miromar Outlets is located at the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and I-75, at exit 123, in Estero. Contact Hurley at 949-0454.

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Theft at Merrimack Premium Outlets construction site.

By JOSEPH G. COTE - The Nashua Telegraph

Merrimack police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of tools, wire and pipes from a major construction site.

Police were called to the site of the Merrimack Premium Outlets near Exit 10 of the F.E. Everett Turnpike for the reported thefts over the weekend.

Sometime between Saturday evening and Monday morning, someone accessed the huge construction site in an off-road vehicle and made off with tools, copper wire, pipes and fittings valued at $10,000-$15,000, police said.

The mall has been a topic of some controversy in Merrimack. The first phase of the $100 million project, which will include 100 stores and cover almost 400,000 square feet, is expected to be finished by 2012.

After making its way through the town’s zoning and planning boards, work on the site, which started in September, has been stopped several times after neighbors complained of damage to their homes from rock blasting at the site.

Merrimack detectives are still investigating the thefts and ask anyone with information or anyone who saw something in that area over the weekend to call police at 424-3774. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the Merrimack Crimeline at 424-2424 or at www.merrimackcrimeline.org, police said.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Gilroy Premium Outlets gets Visitors Bureau

By Mark Powell - The Gilroy Dispatch

Gilroy will soon be known for much more than its garlic if the visitors bureau has its way.

A move to the tourist-heavy Gilroy Premium Outlets, a quest to locate an independent funding source and the implementation of more than two dozen signs showing visitors to the city's lesser known staples will turn the Garlic Capital into a tourist target instead of a regional gateway, said Executive Director Jane Howard of the Gilroy Visitors Bureau.

Coupled with increased funds from the City of Gilroy and rising tax revenues, the city is primed to take advantage of the momentum surrounding it, Howard said.

"The buzz is out there," she said.

Howard said she would know by the end of the month whether the visitors bureau would in fact be moving to the outlets from its Monterey Road location, but added she was "90 percent" confident she would be able to secure a lease.

The visitors bureau would reopen in Building A, Suite No. 6 several doors down from the Forever 21 store and adjacent to the New Balance athletic store, Howard said.

A large outlet mall could be coming to Westgate City Center, marking a huge coup for the Glendale retail and restaurant complex.

Westgate’s owner, the Ellman Cos, is working out a deal with Tanger Factory Outlets Inc. to locate a 400,000-square-foot upscale outlet mall nearby, said Ellman Executive Vice President Tim Wright.

“Should the agreement be finalized, this center would sit on approximately 35 acres along Loop 101 near Glendale Avenue. It is imperative to note that this agreement has not been finalized; the two companies are merely in the discussion phase,” Wright said.

The outlet mall would sit on land at the western edge of Westgate, which currently is undeveloped and used for overflow parking for special events. It would accommodate 75 stores. There is not yet a timetable for possible construction and opening.

Westgate sits adjacent to Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Tanger is scouting the Valley for two outlet mall locations. One will likely land east of Scottsdale, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The other probably will be in the West Valley.

Tanger malls include outlet stores for retailers and brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Forever 21, Nike, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Calvin Klein, Disney Store, Old Navy, Hollister, Charlotte Russe and Talbots.

Catherine Middleton is every brand’s dream endorsement right now. The Duchess of Cambridge has already prompted items to sell out at Whistles, Issa, Tod’s and L.K. Bennett, and she’s only just become a member of the royal family! This week the newly-wed couple completed their first official engagement since their return from their honeymoon as they greeted the Obamas at Buckingham Palace.

Kate opted for a nude Reiss dress for the occasion, which showed off her glowing complexion. She accessorised it with an Anya Hindmarch clutch bag, pointed court heels and, of course, her sparkling sapphire engagement ring. It’s great to see Kate continuing to support British brands, and her choice soon forced the Reiss website to crash so it was clearly a popular look! Michelle Obama stayed patriotic in a dress by American designer Barbara Tfank.

You can shop for both Reiss and Anya Hindmarch at Bicester Village Outlets and Kildare Village Outlets.

SOURCE: ChicBuzz

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

60 percent of factory outlet shoppers are "cross shoppers"

Due to increased interest recently in the factory outlet segment of the industry, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs (GS) have expanded their consumer tracking of factory outlet shoppers.

The weekly tracking survey suggests that about one-fifth of all consumers shop at an enclosed mall over a given week, while about 8 percent of consumers shop at a factory outlet.
The ICSC-GS study found that about 60 percent of factory outlet shoppers are in fact “cross shoppers” at enclosed malls and that factory outlet shopping patterns are surprisingly steady throughout the holiday season.

“These early indications suggest that factory-outlet sales may exhibit a very different seasonal pattern than mall sales, and factory outlets are not a substitute, but a complement, to enclosed malls,” said Michael P. Niemira, vice president of research and chief economist for ICSC.

SOURCE: Retail Customer Experience.com

British Designer Jeff Banks to visit McArther Glen East Midlands Designer Outlet

Jeff Banks, one of Britain's leading menswear designers, will be handing out style tips and advice this Saturday 28th May 2011 as he visits his store at McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet.
The centre, which offers savings of up to 60 per cent on leading high street brands such as Jeff Banks, Calvin Klein and Phase Eight, is a must-visit destination for shoppers to get the designer look for less.

Between 12pm and 3pm, the fashion designer will be scouring the centre to find the best dressed man, who will be treated to £200 worth of vouchers to spend in-store at Jeff Banks.

Jeff Banks reveals the trends he will be looking for:

"A key colour this spring/summer is going to be grey; men should think about investing in a grey suit with a mohair fabric feel. This would look great for a wedding with either a magenta or aubergine stripe shirt."
"Keep your tailored look sharp by wearing a silk tie to contrast with your shirt."
"More men are wearing brown shoes with their grey suits, a refreshing new trend, I think, that brings the suit into the summer season.
"Follow the Italian trend of going sockless and invest in a pair of smart, slip on shoes to be worn without socks."

Jeff will be meeting aspiring fashion designers from West Nottinghamshire College and Chesterfield College and answering their questions on how to crack the industry. He will also be on hand to assist customers in their suit choice and talk through some of the quality, tailored products available at the store.

Jeff Banks says:
"I really enjoy days like these, I started my career with a shop called Clobber in 1964 so I am really looking forward to serving the customers again."

Kenny Murray, Centre Manager at McArthurGlen's East Midlands Designer Outlet, says:

"With all of our favourite brands on offer, the centre is popular amongst fashion conscious shoppers looking for quality brands at a fraction of the price. The Jeff Banks store opened in April last year and perfectly complements the other leading brands we have."

Facebook users can also be in with a chance of winning £50 worth of Jeff Banks vouchers and a style makeover by the man himself by submitting a photo of their badly-dressed boyfriend or fashion-backward brother to www.facebook.com/eastmidlandsdesigneroutlet

For further information on Jeff Banks' visit please contact McArthurGlen's East Midlands Designer Outlet, on 01773 545011 or visit http://www.eastmidlandsdesigneroutlet.com/

SOURCE: AboutMyArea

The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City job fair.

The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City will hold a job fair

June 2nd, 2011

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Francis Tuttle

Participating Stores:

Allied Barton
Auntie Anne’s
Bass
Bon Worth
Bose
Brooks Brother
Carter’s
Clark Bostonian
Disney Store
Dress Barn
Easy Spirit
GAP Outlet
Guess
Haggar
Hanesbrands
Izod
Jones New York
Kasper
Journeys
Le Creuset
Maurices
Nike
Nine West
Oakley Vault
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Perry Ellis
Polo Ralph Lauren
Rack Room Shoes
Reebok
rue 21
Skechers
Smashburger
Soma Intimates
Talbots
Ultra Diamonds
Van Heusen
Van’s
Wilsons Leather

Macy's is coming to Gurnee Mills

By David Roeder Sun-Times Media May 23, 2011 12:42PM

Macy’s Inc. said Monday it will open a department store in the Gurnee Mills outlet mall.

The 140,000-square-foot store will open in the spring of 2013 and will anchor a new full-price wing at the Gurnee property.

Executives said the Macy’s will be built on the south side of Gurnee Mills on the site of an old Circuit City, which will be razed.

The mall’s executives said the addition of Macy’s will give it a new dimension as a full-price shopping destination. “The most frequent request we get is to have true one-stop shopping incorporating the best of retail,” said Gregg Goodman, president of the Mills, part of Simon Property Group Inc., which owns Gurnee Mills.

“We look forward to opening at Gurnee Mills, which has been a powerful destination in the market for many years,” said Ron Klein, Macy’s chief stores officer. “This new location will serve a broad array of customers, who will appreciate our assortment of exclusive and interesting merchandise collections selected for shoppers in this market.”

The one-level Macy’s will employ about 200 people, the company said. The Gurnee location will be the first new Macy’s serving the Chicago market since 2007, when the retailer opened a store in Bolingbrook.

“We are very excited to welcome Macy’s to Gurnee Mills,” said Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik. “As one of the nation’s premier retailers, they will add tremendous value to our community. Our strong partnership with Gurnee Mills continues to provide jobs, a superior shopping experience and additional sales tax revenue that supports public services. The addition of Macy’s, along with other new retailers, will only enhance its great appeal as a shopping destination.”

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Saks Outlet may come to Gretna
By Michaela Saunders
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

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Premium Outlets to open in Ontario

INDIANAPOLIS and TORONTO, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon Property Group") (NYSE: SPG) and Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust ("Calloway") (TSX: CWT-UN) announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent to develop the first Premium Outlet Center® in Canada. The center will be located in the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario, just 15 minutes outside of Toronto. Savvy shoppers across Canada are well acquainted with Simon's Premium Outlets® portfolio of centers located in popular destinations across the U.S. and around the world.

The Halton Hills site, located at Highway 401 and Trafalgar Road, with its in-place zoning approvals permitting outlet center uses, is in the process of obtaining additional municipal approvals and permits required for a construction start in spring 2012.

"We are excited to bring the Premium Outlets branded concept of upscale outlet shopping to Canada. This location will enable us to serve over 6 million area residents within a one-hour drive," remarked John R. Klein, President of Simon's Premium Outlets platform. "Coupled with Calloway's depth of management and its major shareholder SmartCentres' proven track record in development, we believe our first project in Canada will be a resounding success."

Simon Property Group's outlet portfolio comprises 69 Premium Outlet Centers® including 57 in the United States, one in Puerto Rico, eight in Japan, two in Korea and one in Mexico. Premium Outlet Centers in the United States are located primarily in or near major metropolitan markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago and visitor markets such as Orlando, Las Vegas and Palm Springs. Premium Outlets properties are distinguished by their unparalleled mix of leading designers and name brands selling direct to consumers at significant savings with each being an architecturally distinct village style setting with charm and ambiance.

"Calloway is very excited to work with Simon Property Group and its Premium Outlets division, which has established a reputation of providing shoppers with the highest quality outlet centers. Outlet shopping is an underserved segment of the retail landscape and we intend to satisfy the pent up consumer demand," said Al Mawani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calloway.

"We are thrilled that Simon Property Group has chosen to work with Calloway on this exciting project. The Town staff has been working closely with representatives of Calloway to proceed expeditiously through the planning process. The significant financial investment by Simon Property Group/Calloway in our community as well as the hundreds of jobs that will be created as a result of this development are very important to the economic vitality of our town," said Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette.

SOURCE: PRNEWSWIRE

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Monday, May 23, 2011

New tenants at Legends Outlets Kansas City

The Legends Outlets Kansas City is celebrating its first year as an upscale outlet mall with new tenant announcements.

In addition to the Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th announcement Tuesday, the Kansas City, Kan. center has also signed J. Crew Factory and Under Amour Factory House.

J. Crew Factory will open its first area store on the east side of the Legends across from the Gap Outlet. The stores sell discounted women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes and accessories. The company has 85 factory outlet stores.

Under Armour Factory House also will open its first area store in the Legends, on the west side across from Forever 21. The stores sell the brand’s performance athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories at discounted prices.

Legends Outlets said multiple tenants have reported double-digit sales increases since the conversion and an overall center revenue increase of nine percent, along with a five percent increase in traffic.

Outlets for Chico’s and Soma Intimates will open in the Legends in June. Off 5th plans a July opening for its 27,000 square foot store.

Other outlets stores in the center include Loft Outlet, Christopher & Banks/CJ Banks Outlet, Nike, Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger and Banana Republic.

SOURCE: Joyce Smith - KansasCity.com -The Star

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Joint Venture to Develop Tanger Outlets at National Harbor

Company Release - 05/23/2011 08:30

LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., (NYSE:SKT) and The Peterson Companies announced today that they have entered into an agreement to form an exclusive joint venture for the development, management and leasing of Tanger Outlets at National Harbor.

National Harbor, the Washington, DC metro area's premier waterfront resort destination, includes fine restaurants, distinctive retail, office and residences, and a number of world-class hotels including the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Developed by The Peterson Companies, National Harbor comprises 350 acres of prime real estate along the scenic Potomac River in Prince George's County, MD.

"The addition of Tanger Outlet Centers is a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of National Harbor," stated Milt Peterson, Founder and Chairman of The Peterson Companies. "Their relationships with leading national brands and experience in creating first-class retail destinations are a tremendous complement to the existing retail, restaurant and resort offerings at National Harbor."

Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Outlet Centers, Inc., commented, "The opportunity to build a Tanger Outlet Center in the National Harbor complex was extremely compelling, as it affords us the chance to build a metro-specific, next-generation outlet shopping center in this beautiful location. National Harbor not only has high visibility and easy access to major highways, it is also minutes away from three international area airports. We believe that our newest outlet shopping center will attract both domestic and international tourists visiting Washington, DC, along with the residents of Maryland, Virginia and DC."

It is anticipated that the joint venture will develop an approximately 40 acre parcel at National Harbor offering easy access to I-495, I-95, I-295 and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The resulting Tanger Outlet Center is expected to house approximately 80 outlet designer and name brand stores in a center measuring up to 350,000 square feet.

"This is a great announcement for the residents of Prince George's County and the region. Our residents have yearned for diverse shopping opportunities for years and this will boost their options," said Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. "I want to thank The Peterson Companies and Tanger Outlet Centers for bringing high-quality outlet shopping and over 400 construction and approximately 900 full-time and part-time jobs to Prince George's County."

40 new LOFT Outlet stores planned for spring.

Here is a portion of the ANN INC's earnings call.

Katherine Krill said:
Turning to LOFT Outlet. We delivered a sixth consecutive quarter of positive comps in this channel. Same-store sales were up 27%, driven by higher conversion and traffic. We are looking forward to the spring opening of nearly 40 LOFT Outlet stores associated with our accelerated factory outlet strategy, giving the brand a more meaningful presence in this important channel.

In terms of overall marketing, LOFT has continued to achieve strong results from this strategy, which is focused on expanding LOFT client base while strengthening our relationships with existing clients. During the fourth quarter, in-store events, select advertising and PR, direct outreach and online marketing initiatives combine to deliver solid traffic growth and successfully support our ongoing efforts to attract new clients to the brand.

Overall, we are excited about the opportunities ahead for LOFT. The online and outlet channels continue to be on a strong growth trajectory, and the stores channel is showing meaningful improvement. We have applied our 2010 learnings to adjust the mix and better position the offering for our core clients, and those lessons are already showing positive results so far this spring.

For the full transcript click here.

SOURCE: SeakingAlpha.com

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